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Chad Smalley and Brendan Jones (friends for more than 30 years) reflect on movies, TV, music and comics… with a special focus on their shared love of Superman.

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Right after we recorded our last episode, TONS more stuff dropped. We now have a new trailer and TWO full clips from SUPERGIRL. Tonight we're focusing on those two clips, which are both fascinating.

ALSO: loads more tantalizing glimpses of MAN OF TO... more

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Things are coming out faster than we can keep up with! We recorded this a couple days ago, before the final SUPERGIRL trailer dropped. Since then, loads more stuff has come out about MAN OF TOMORROW and SUPERGIRL. We will be recording a follow-up vid... more

Here's our full nerdy analysis of the second LANTERNS teaser, laden with metric buttloads of speculation.

PLUS: upcoming DC animated series and STAR WARS talk

Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Te... more

We've just watched ONE LAST KILL and... it was pretty good! What did y'all think?

ALSO: some jabber other MCU projects, STAR WARS, and why sometimes the best approach is simple: tell a good story and let the character do what they do best. No easter... more

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Christopher Jones
Comic artist known for drawing a large amount of comics
Episode: Episode 60: The Day Superman Kissed the World (with CHRISTOPHER JONES)

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Chad Smalley
Host of Prodigious Saps; long-time fan; focuses discussions on film, TV, and comics with a Superman emphasis.
Brendan Jones
Co-host with a knack for engaging in debates; covers film/TV with nerdy rigor and pop-culture breadth.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • A good older nerd perspective.

    I fell upon these guys on accident, by seeing a tick tock they did on Quark. My interest was peaked because of this duo’s banter, and I dove in.

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    Marcus Von Doom
    United States3 years ago

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Banter is infectious for longtime nerds and newcomers alike.
Strong host dynamic with real enthusiasm for Superman lore and comics.
Deep knowledge of films, with thoughtful takes on design and character motivation.
Great for listeners who love nerd culture, but still accessible to casual fans.

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A conversational deep-dive-heavy show that analyzes movies, TV, comics, and music through the lens of two long-time friends who share a Superman-centric passion. Episodes lean into detailed breakdowns, nerdy theories, and enthusiastic banter about iconic franchises (DC, Marvel, and beyond), with a strong emphasis on design, character motivation, and fandom culture. The duo's chemistry, willingness to speculate wildly, and breadth of pop-culture references make it a go-to for listeners who enjoy passionate, spoiler-filled, and theory-forward discussions about superhero cinema and related media. A notable strength is the hosts' ability to balance nostalgia with sharper critical takes, which keeps conversations lively and accessible to both ca... more

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