Hard NOC Life 359: ‘Superman’ Takes Us Home

Hard NOC Life is back—and so is Superman. In our return episode, Keith and Dominic dive deep into the latest take on the Man of Steel: How does he stack up against previous Superman incarnations? Is James Gunn’s DCU off to a flying start? And what does this movie say about the future of superheroes on screen?

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DC Multicast Rewatches the ‘Watchmen’

We have reached the end of DC Multicast Season 2! On the season finale, Keith welcomes his Hard NOC Life co-host Dominic Mah to discuss 2009’s Watchmen.

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DC Multicast: Joseph Illidge on Why ‘The Dark Knight’ Was So Serious

In the penultimate episode of DC Multicast Season 2, Keith is joined by veteran comic book insider, and former Batman editor, Joseph Illidge to reflect on the game changer that was 2008’s The Dark Knight.

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DC Multicast: Breaking Down the Canceled Projects Before ‘Superman Returns’

On a new episode of DC Multicast, Keith welcomes acclaimed comic book artist and writer Jamal Igle to break down all the canceled Superman movies that ultimately led to 2006’s Superman Returns.

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DC Multicast: ‘Batman Begins’ and the Beginnings of ‘Batman-on-Film’

At long last, the DC Multicast has entered the Nolanverse. Join Keith and Batman-on-Film founder Bill “Jett” Ramey as they look back at the two decades of impact Batman Begins had on superhero cinema.

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DC Multicast Celebrates Two Decades of Keanu’s ‘Constantine’

DC Multicast continues on as Keith welcomes Shawn Taylor to discuss the 20th anniversary of Keanu Reeves’ turn as the Hellblazer in 2005’s Constantine.

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DC Multicast: An Oral History of Halle Berry’s ‘Catwoman’

On the latest episode of DC Multicast, Keith is joined by journalist Lyvie Scott, author of Inverse’s oral history of the 2004 Catwoman film, starring Halle Berry!

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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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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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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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