DC Multicast: Greg Burnham Shares His Love for the Lakers and Shaq’s Turn as ‘Steel’

On the latest editon of DC Multicast, comic book writer and lifelong Lakers fan Greg Burnham joins Keith as they hack-a-Shaq the 1997 classic non-Superman movie, Steel!

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Hard NOC Life 352: DAMN.

Shawn Taylor returns for a special Hard NOC Life to break down Kendrick Lamar’s instantly iconic halftime performance during Super Bowl LIX. Together, he and Keith take in the symbolism and artistry that was on display and speculate where hip-hop goes from here.

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DC Multicast: Britney & Keith Reunite to Discuss ‘Batman & Robin’

Season 2 of DC Multicast continues! This week it’s a DC TV Classics reunion as Keith welcomes Batman & Robin superfan Britney Monae to discuss the end of the Schumacher era!

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DC Multicast: Dr. Drea on the Psychology of ‘Batman Forever’

For the second episode of DC Multicast Season 2, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever! Dr. Drea Letamendi — co-host of the Arkham Sessions podcast — joins Keith to peel back the layers of neon to get to the pathos underneath the film as well as the Schumacher Cut.

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Hard NOC Life 351: Diamonds Aren’t Forever, After All

Hard NOC Life is on hiatus, but Keith needed to talk about Diamond Comic Distributors filing for bankruptcy last week, so he asked his former colleague — and OG NOC — William Bruce West to come on the pod and talk about their time at the company, why they aren’t celebrating its demise like some are, and what the future holds for comics.

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The Middle Geeks Episode 70: ‘From Ground Zero’ and 2024 in Review

We’re joined by activist Andrew Kadi to review the harrowing yet hopeful documentary compilation From Ground Zero, in which 22 Palestinian filmmakers document their genocide from Gaza.

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DC Multicast Returns with ‘Batman Returns’

Here’s a Christmas present from us to you. On the Hard NOC feed, you can listen to the first episode of DC Multicast Season 2, featuring a discussion of the Holiday classic, Batman Returns!

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Hard NOC Life 350: ‘Superman’ Returned + Jay Pharoah’s ‘Dragon Ball’ Love Language

Yes, Hard NOC Life wrapped up last week, but then James Gunn went and dropped the trailer for next summer’s Superman. Movie critic Julian Lytle stops by to break it down, plus Keith talks to Jay Pharoah about his virtual comedy special and why Dragon Ball is the way to his heart.

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Hard NOC Life 349: Dawn of Superman’s Legacy

Hard NOC Life returns to wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2025 and whether Superman will bring back truth, justice, and a better tomorrow. Keith also announces the return of a podcast and Dominic reveals the release date of his album.

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The Middle Geeks Episode 69: Jaylee Hamidi on their Career and ‘How to Die Alone’

We interview Jaylee Hamidi on their role in Natasha Rothwell’s How to Die Alone!

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FDI Cast 194: We Say Goodbye to ‘Power Rangers’

Is it possible to talk about Power Rangers for two hours?? With guest hosts Shawn Pryor and Julian Lytle, the FDIC discusses the end of Power Rangers as a television franchise here in the US and what possibly awaits the teenagers with attitude in the future.

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Hard NOC Life 348: Vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

On Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith chat about what it will take to help elect the first Black Asian Woman President.

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The Middle Geeks Episode 68: ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 SPOILER Review

Arezou joins us once again to review The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 on Amazon Prime!

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Calling All Narlie Shippers — Check Out ‘Heartstopper: The Official Podcast’

It’s Joe Locke and Kit Connor’s world, and we’re all just living in it! In celebration of Heartstopper’s upcoming third season (which premieres October 3 on Netflix) the lads have teamed up for Heartstopper: The Official Podcast.

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Hard NOC Life 346: To the Caleb Williams, To the Harris-Walz

Last week, all eyes were on Chicago… because the Bears, the subject of HBO’s Hard Knocks, went undefeated in the preseason! Oh, and the Democrats officially nominated Kamala Harris’ presidential candidacy. On Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith react to it all, as well as Disney’s cancellation of The Acolyte.

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Hard NOC Life 345: Is the MCU Doomed to Repeat Itself?

Hard NOC Life takes a delayed look back at all the announcements from San Diego Comic-Con, including RDJ’s return to the MCU. Then, Dominic and Keith share what they liked and didn’t like about Deadpool & Wolverine before singing the praises of Prime Video’s Batman: Caped Crusader.

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The Middle Geeks Episode 67: ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Season 1 Review

Arezou joins us once again along with new guest Noor to review one of the most riveting Star Wars series yet.

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Hard NOC Life 344: ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ and the Rise of Darth Bortles

Hard NOC Life is back… for now. This episode, Dominic and Keith share their thoughts on Star Wars: The Acolyte as a whole and what it was like to see two Asian actors duel with lightsabers,

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The F’n Tokucast: ‘Kamen Rider Black Sun’ Episode 3, A Whale of a Time

Episode 3 of Kamen Rider Black Sun opens its blow hole all over us! If you’d like to follow along with our Tokucast, check out Kamen Rider Black Sun on Amazon Prime.

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The F’n Tokucast: ‘Kamen Rider Black Sun’ Episode 2, Flower Power

We jump in to episode 2 of Kamen Rider Black Sun where we meet Poison Ivy kaijin for a brief moment. As of the date of this upload, Black Sun is on Amazon Prime if you would like to watch along with us!

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The F’n Tokucast: ‘Kamen Rider Black Sun’ Episode 1, Attack of the Spider Man

Finally, after weeks of technical issues and failed attempts, we return with our first F*ckin’ Tokucast! This week, we dive into Kamen Rider Black Sun, Episode 1. If you want to watch along with us, you can check out Kamen Rider Black Sun on Amazon Prime.

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Hard NOC Life 343: Predicting ‘AfroFutures’ with Troy-Jeffrey Allen

With Dominic out this week, Keith welcomes Troy-Jeffrey Allen as a special co-host on Hard NOC Life. They discuss Troy’s latest project, AfroFutures, a 17+ magazine collecting comics and articles that fall under the wide umbrella of Black speculative fiction — from sci-fi and fantasy to action, drama, and beyond.

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Hard NOC Life 342: Maybe it’s Time for the Jedi to End After All

After an extended break, Dominic and Keith are back for a new episode of Hard NOC Life. This week, they’re diving into the new Star Wars series, The Acolyte, and why Keith thinks the Jedi kind of suck. They also unpack the Venom: The Last Dance trailer and whether superhero fatigue is real.

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