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The Panel Scanners
by thePSers
A celebration of the comic book, a truly original American art form.
Episodes
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Top Ten Star Trek Movies/TV Series
Mark, Gary, and Darren examine all of their favorite Star Trek TV shows and movies. Gary listens, and is a damn good sport about it.
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Top Ten Favorite Star Trek Villains (2022)
Mark and Darren could only follow up their Top Ten Star Trek Heroes with and episodes for the Villains. Celebrate Star Trek's long legacy of terrific bad guys.
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Top Ten Favorite Star Trek Heroes (2022)
Celebrating Star Trek's 60th Anniversary, enjoy a classic (in the loosest sense of the word) episode of the thePSers in which Mark and Darren deliver their top ten favorite Star Trek heroes.
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The Panel Scanners Transformers Special (originally aired April 2020)
An encore presentation of the 2020 Transformers Special. Darren unleashes Mark and Gary and delivers some Transformers history as well as their favorite things about those Robots In Disguise, The Transformers!
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The Panel Scanners: Peter Cullen Tribute
Boo! Hiss!!! We say goodbye to another legend in our circles, this time to the definitive voice of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen. Gary and Mark touch on some of his career highlights as well as the effect Mr. Cullen had on their lives. Until All Are One
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Top Ten Unresolved Storylines 243
Gary, Mark, and Darren attempt to scratch those itches that just won't seem to go away. They examine storylines that never received a proper ending due to the abrupt cancellation of a comic, or TV series. Perhaps it was a game, or movie with a promised follow up that never materialized.
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The Panel Scanners Episode 242
Darren, Mark, Gary, and Phil discuss what has been going on in the industry since they last chatted. Then, everyone minus Mark, discuss the comics they are currently reading in SSPS. Darren wraps the episode with a retro review of The Last Phantom (2010).
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The Panel Scanners #241: Masters of the Universe Special
Phil, Gary and Darren go over the news that happened While We Were Away and reflect on Masters of the Universe: The new film, childhood memories and their favorite things about the 80's property.
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The Panel Scanners #239: Batman Forever and Batman & Robin
*AUDIO ISSUES CORRECTED* Darren and Gary revisit the films Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. Then to wash that taste from their mouths Retro-Actively review Alan Moore's "The Killing Joke" and Robin's monthly comic series, issues 1-10.
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Panel Scanners Episode #239: Batman Forever and Batman & Robin
Darren and Gary revisit the films Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. Then to wash that taste from their mouths Retro-Actively review Alan Moore's "The Killing Joke" and Robin's monthly comic series, issues 1-10.
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Batman, Batman Returns
The boys examine the Burton/Keaton Batman films.
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Batman 1966: 60th Anniversary
The boys observe the 60th anniversary of the greatest Batman of all time, Batman! More commonly known as Batman 66. In an interesting juxtaposition, Phil RetroActively reviews Batman: Gotham by Gaslight.
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The Panel Scanners: Episode 236
Calling a last minute audible at the line, abandoning their planned Batman '66 celebration until the full gang is present, Gary and Darren cover the news that happened While We Were Away and revisited their previous Favorite Saturday Night Live sketches. Hopefully this updated version doesn't…
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WLFT 2026
Gary, Mark, and Phil talk about some things that happened while they were away then talk about the top ten things (with some bonuses) of what they are looking forward to in the year 2026! Don't forget to arrive at the retro review of Mark talking about The Spirit (2008) which he loved ever so…
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The 2025 SCANNY AWARDS
Phil, Gary and Mark hand out the awards for their favorite properties of screen and print from 2025 (and 2024 because Gary can't follow instructions).
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Holiday Special 2025 - Part 2
More Muppety madness in the vein of proposed Hollywood remakes using those lovable puppets.
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Holiday Special 2025 - Episode 232
Plenty of exciting news, then the guys dive into a new round of remakes they'd like to see from Hollywood...if they're made with Muppets.
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The Panel Scanners Episode 229
Darren, Gary, and Phil continue their discussion of their top 5 favorite Batman Begins moments to continue the celebration of the 20th anniversary. Then, the guys discuss upcoming Batman specials and briefly the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever!
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The Panel Scanners Episode 228
Darren, Gary, and Phil discuss what happened while they were away from the podcast and then discuss Batman Begins to celebrate its 20th anniversary and their 10-6 favorite moments from the film.
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Top 10 Non WIlliams Themes
Mark & Darren discuss their favorite themes NOT written by John WIlliams. The Non Williams themes, if you will.
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Indiana Jones Special
Mark and Darren discuss Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and how it could change the landscape for Indy's future adventures.
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The Panel Scanners Episode 227b: Back To The Future Special: Part 2
Darren, Phil and Gary wrap up their tribute to the 1985 film Back To The Future as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary by counting down their top 5 favorite moments from the film. Then, just for a break from the wholesomeness that is Back To The Future, Gary retroactively reviews Rick Remender's...
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Episode 227a: Back To The Future Special: Part 1
Darren recounts his visit to the legendary Mile High Comics and then Gary and Phil join him go over all the news worth knowing that happened While We Were Away. The fellas dive into their 10 thru 6 favorite memories from the 1985 classic film Back To The Future as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary!
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Jaws 50th Anniversary Special
Mark and Darren observe the 50th Anniversary of the original summer blockbuster, Jaws. They provide some historical context in terms of where Jaws truly stands in the all time box office returns race, their top ten favorite things about Jaws, and Darren pitches Mark his idea for the inevitable…
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Who's Your Superman
Phil, and Darren catch up with all the news that really matters to you with While We Were Away. Then, the Wonder Twins dive into their ten favorite portrayals of Superman.
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Superman Special (2018)
A repost of our 2018 Superman Special.
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The Panel Scanners Episode 224
Darren, Phil and Gary go over all the news that happened While We Were Away and Phil does a retro-review of Sean Murphy's "Punk Rock Jesus"
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The Panel Scanners Episode #223
Gary, Mark and Darren go over all the things that happened While We Were Away and Mark questions his life decisions while retro-reviewing the film "Green Lantern".
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The Panel Scanners Episode 222
Who's Your Doctor? Gary and Mark do their best impressions of a fly on the wall while Phil and Darren dig deep into their favorite incarnations of The Doctor (the Doctor Who kind, not practicing physicians).
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The Panel Scanners Episode 221
Phil and Gary talk about some things that happened while we were away and then Gary wows with a retro review of "V For Vendetta" which is way too appropriate for the now.
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The Panel Scanners Episode 220
Darren, Phil and Gary go over all the almost-news that is worth knowing. The boys throw in a long awaited SSPS and Phil retro-reviews Batman: Hush
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Top 10 Favorite SNL Cast Members
Darren and Gary rattle off their Top 10 favorite Saturday Night Live cast members from the previous 49 years of the show.
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Top Ten Favorite SNL Sketches
To celebrate 50 years of Saturday Night Live Gary and Darren talk their favorite SNL sketches with a slew of honorable mentions and one glaring omission on Gary's part.
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WLFT 2025 Part 2
Phil, Darren, Gary, and Mark continue talking about the things they are the most looking forward to in the year of 2025 with their top five picks! After talking about things of joy, Mark does a Retro-review of 1997's "classic" "film" Spawn.
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WLFT 2025 Part 1
Phil, Darren, Gary, and Mark discuss what has been going on while they were away and then talk about their 10-6 things that they are the most looking forward to for the year 2025!
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Top Ten Movie Deeper Cut John Williams Themes
Mark and Darren compose their thoughts on some of the less celebrated themes from John Williams.
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The Panel Scanners Holiday Special 2024 Part 2
Phil, Gary, and Darren discuss their top five favorite Christmas characters and Darren does a Retro Review of Santa Claus The Movie (1985).
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Top Ten Muppet Remakes 5-1
An encore presentation of the second half of our 2023 Holiday Special in which thePSers deliver their 5 favorite options for Muppet populated movie remakes.
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Top Ten Muppet Remakes 10-6
An encore presentation of our 2023 Holiday Special. thePSers play movie producer and select their favorite choices for the top ten movies they would like to see remade with the Muppets.
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Top Ten Vehicles (3/7/2019)
A reposting of our Top Ten Favorite Pop Culture Vehicles.
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Star Wars Special (12/4/15)
A reposting of our Star Wars Special from December of 2015. Just ahead of The Force Awakens, the force was still strong with Phil, and Darren.
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The Panel Scanners Holiday Special 2024 Part 1
Phil, Gary, and Darren discuss news that occurred while they were away and chat about their 10-6 favorite Christmas characters of all time!
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Top Ten Favorite Toy Lines
thePsers dig through their old toy boxes (Phil brought his with him) to discover those gems of yesteryear (originally recorded, 2019). Sound off! What are some of your favorite toy lines?
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Halloween Special 2024: Episode 215
Darren, Mark and Gary reveal their lists of their Top 10 Favorite Creature Designs and then immediately regret leaving some off of their lists
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The Panel Scanners Episode 214
Darren, Mark and Gary run down all the news that happened While We Were Away and tease to their Top 10 List of Favorite Creature Designs.
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Indiana Jones Gaming, a History & More
Mark, and Darren discuss the history of Indiana Jones in gaming and discuss the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
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Halloween Special 2020 Part Two
A reposting of the second part of our 2020 Halloween Special.
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Halloween Special 2020 Part One
A reposting on one of our "classic" Halloween episodes. Keep your ears tuned for our Halloween Special 2024.
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The Panel Scanners 212
Phil and Gary discuss some sad passings of beloved nerd culture icons and FINALLY discuss what comics they are reading in SSPS.
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D23 Reactions
Mark, and Darren react to some of the biggest announcements from Disney's D23 conventions.
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A celebration of the comic book, a truly original American art form.
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