Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Super Mates Has Moved to Fire and Water Podcast Network!


We've moved! New and archived episodes of Super Mates can now be found exclusively at the Fire and Water Podcast Network Headquarters! Chris and Cindy are very proud to be a part of the Fire and Water Network! Please join us there!

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Super Mates 58: Future Quest and Feedback

In a tie-in to the NEW Fire & Water Show, Saturday Morning Fever, Chris and Cindy take a look at the first two issues of DC’s new Future Quest series, starring the Hanna Barbera action heroes like Jonny Quest and Space Ghost! Then it’s time to dig into that giant pile of feedback you folks have been kind enough to send us!


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Clip credits:
 “Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen
Selected music from Jonny Quest, Space Ghost, Birdman and the The Herculoids by Hoyt Curtin.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold “Bold Beginnings” starring Diedrich Bader and Gary Owens.

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Super Mates 57: The Phantom –1996



Summer Blockbusters That Weren’t, Part 2! Chris and Cindy head to the jungles of Bengalla to talk about the 1996 film, The Phantom, starring Billy Zane! The Ghost Who Walks gets involved in a globetrotting adventure surrounding a set of mystical skulls! Listen on and SLAM EVIL!!!


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Clip credits:
 “Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen
Selected tracks from The Phantom soundtrack by David Newman
“Slam” by Onyx

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Super Mates 56: The Shadow –1994



Summer Blockbusters That Weren’t! Chris and Cindy examine the 1994 film adaptation of pulp and radio’s Master of Darkness, The Shadow, starring Alec Baldwin and Penelope Ann Miller. Does it hold up today, despite its less-than-stellar box office returns? Chris and Cindy know!


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Clip credits:
 “Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen
The Shadow radio show opening featuring Orson Welles
Opening theme and suite from The Shadow by Jerry Goldsmith
“Original Sin” by Taylor Dane from The Shadow Original Soundtrack

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Super Mates 55: Starman Chronicles Part 5


The adventures of Jack Knight continue in Starman #17-19. Another trip to Opal City brings an epilogue to the epic “Sins of the Child” storyline, a “Times Past” story starring the original Astral Avenger, and a “Talking with David” issue! Plus, the Shade teams with Dr. Fate in Showcase ’96 # 4 & 5!


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Clip credits:
 “Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen
Selected tracks from Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Dracula (1979) soundtracks by John Williams
Selected tracks from The Princess Bride soundtrack by Mark Knopfler
“Supernatural Radio” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
“Drink Up, Me Hearties” from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End performed by the City of Prague Philharmonic
“Help Me Through the Night” by The Eagles


Super Mates Mini-sode: The Flash Season 2 Finale!





Chris, Cindy and son Andrew share their thoughts on The Flash Season 2 finale…in a Flash!!!
WARNING!!! SPOILERS ON THE SEASON FINALE AND DC: REBIRTH!!!!

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Super Mates 54: JLMay Crossover Part 5! JLA: Year One #9



The epic JLMay podcast crossover continues! Chris and Cindy take a look at JLA: Year One #9 by Mark Waid, Brian Augustyn, Barry Kitson and Michael Bair. The JLA are at their lowest point while Locus strikes! Plus, every DC fan’s wish: Snapper Carr gets his!


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·  Comic Reflections: http://www.podcastgarden.com/podcast/comicreflections
·  Views from the Longbox: http://www.viewsfromthelongbox.com

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Clip credits:
 “Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen
Selected tracks from Justice League: The New Frontier Soundtrack by Kevin Manthei
Clip from Dumb and Dumber by Peter Farrelly
Theme from Justice League  by Lolita Ritmanis
Theme from Justice League Unlimited by Michael McCuistion
Justice League: Crisis on Two Worlds opening theme by James L. Venable
“Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb): by Edd Byrnes and Connie Stevens
Closing theme from The World’s Greatest Super Friends by Hoyt Curtin
“Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Super Mates Episode 53: Captain America Toys!


This episode, Chris and Cindy begin a new recurring feature, Tales from the Toy Chest! This new series will cover a comic character’s history in plastic, from the first licensed products through today. With Captain America: Civil War only a week away, what better hero to start with than the Star Spangled Avenger himself, Captain America!

From Captain Action to Mego, Secret Wars to Toy Biz and beyond, the Super Mates dig deep into Chris’ collection to find the best (and worst) Cap toys of the past 50 years!


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For more on Captain America toys, visit these awesome sites!

www.megomuseum.com
www.plaidstallions.com



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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Super Mates Episode 52: Disney/Universal Spring Break!


Join Chris, Cindy and son Andrew as they recount their recent trip to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, Florida! Along the way they met some podcasting friends, had a face to mask encounter with Kylo Ren, were examined by Jawas, saluted Captain America, bowed before Dr. Doom, and exposed the Green Goblin! They entered the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the Marvel Island of Adventure, and experienced the BRAND NEW Star Wars attractions at Hollywood Studios, including a Star Tours stop on Jakku, and a real-life, rocket-firing Boba Fett!

Plus, they wrap up the show with a look at your feedback!


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Dani’s guest spot on Skywalking Through Neverland is up now! She discusses the Star Wars book Rey’s Story with hosts Richard and Sarah here.

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Clip credits:
 “Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen
“To the Batmobile” by Nelson Riddle from the Batman Television Series Soundtrack
Star Wars: The Force Awakens end credits by John Williams
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone end credits by John Williams
“Captain America March” from Captain America: The First Avenger by Alan Silvistri
Selected tracks from Spider-Man (1967) Cartoon Series by Ray Ellis
“Love Rollercoaster” by The Ohio Players
Audio clip from Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure


Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Super Mates Episode 51: The Batman Superman Movie: Animated!



Just in time for the debut of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Chris, Cindy and son Andrew discuss the ORIGINAL Batman/Superman movie, the 3-part Superman Animated Series episode, “World’s Finest”!

The Joker has a large supply of Kryptonite and a need for cash. Lex Luthor has billions to spare. So these arch villains team-up to wipe out the Man of Steel! Luckily Batman is in town to lend a hand…but he also has eyes for a certain reporter named Lois Lane!


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Clip credits:
Trailer for The Batman Superman Movie
Selected audio clips from Superman: The Animated Series episodes, “World’s Finest, Part 1-3
“Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen
Selected tracks from Superman: The Animated Series by Shirley Walker and Michael McCuistion
Selected tracks from Batman: The Animated Series by Shirley Walker
“My Best Friend’s Girl” by The Cars

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Super Mates Episode 50: JLA: The Nail with Rob Kelly and Ryan Daly!



It’s our 50th episode! Chris and Cindy celebrate by welcoming returning guests and Fire & Water Network pals Rob Kelly and Ryan Daly to discuss Alan Davis’ epic mini-series JLA: The Nail!

For want of a nail, the DC Universe is denied its greatest hero. How does the destiny of the JLA unfold without the Man of Steel to guide and safeguard them? The answers may shock you!


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Clip credits:
“The Nail” by George Herbert, read by Rob Kelly
“Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen
Selected tracks from Superman: The Movie by John Williams
Selected tracks from Superman Batman: Public Enemies soundtrack by Christopher Drake
“Amish Paradise” by “Weird Al” Yankovic



Next Time: We ride the coattails of Batman v. Superman by discussing the “World’s Finest” 3-parter from Superman: The Animated Series!

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Super Mates Episode 49: The Starman Chronicles, Part 4



The Mist returns to wreak havoc on Opal City! Chris and Cindy take a look at the second major Starman story arc, Sins of the Child by James Robinson, Tony Harris and friends, from Starman issues 12-16.


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Clip credits:
“Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen
“Glorious Day” and “Only in Dreams” by Weezer
“Ghost in the Machine at the Stroke of Midnight” by Shirley Walker (Flash TV Series)
“You Belong to the City” by Glenn Frey
“Superman Ties it Up/J’onzz Bonds” and “Island Revealed/Superman Down” by Kevin Manthei from Justice League: The New Frontier
“The Day Time Ended” by Richard Band, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra
“Don’t Come Around Here No More” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers


Next Time: Episode 50!

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Super Mates Episode 48: Bombshells, Batman and Bags of Mail!



Chris and Cindy take a look at the first 6 issues of the new DC Comics Bombshells series, based on the merchandising blitz casting DC’s female characters on the frontlines of WWII! Does the comic match the exuberance and fun of the collectibles it’s based on?

Meanwhile, in Gotham City, our Dynamic Duo review the last issue (sob!) of Batman ’66, by Mike, Laura and Lee Allred! Did they give us the series finale we always wanted?

We round up the show with a heaping helping of comments from you!

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Clip credits:
“Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen
“Kalamazoo” by Members of the Glenn Miller Orchestra
“Sing Sing Sing” by The Benny Goodman Orchestra
“Down South Camp Meeting” by The Benny Goodman Orchestra
“Swamp Thing” animated series theme
“Batman Theme” by Neal Hefti/Nelson Riddle (Batman TV Series)
“Gotham City” by Nelson Riddle (Batman TV Series)
“To the Batmobile!’ by Nelson Riddle (Batman TV Series)
“Minding My Business” by Adam West (The Milton Berle Show, Sept. 16, 1966)


Next Time: Sins of the Child, the next chapter in The Starman Chronicles!