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Blerds Guide to the Galaxy

Join Bryan, Maurice, and Ples as they talk about everything comics, movies, manga, anime, cartoons, and anything else that comes to their minds. logo by: Margeaux McClelland

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Episodes

Episode 23: Video Game RPGs

Get out your omni-tools and give your moogle a high-five, this week we're talking about our favorite RPGs. See if your favorite RPG made our list of favorites and honorable mentions. We also get distracted by Bat Babies, Star Wars, Zack Snyder's Justice Lords, and Avatar 2? Does anyone know if the Avengers have killed any of their main bad guys?

Jul 30, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode 22: Glorious Purpose!

While doing our best not to get pruned, we sit down and recap the Loki series on Disney +. We talk about our favorite parts of the show, and how it ranks compared to the other Disney + series that have been released so far. We also take a look at the potential future of the MCU. Gundams, Digimon, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the Martian Manhunter and the concept of time distract us along the way. Which Loki variant is your favorite?

Jul 23, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode 21: The Cartoons of Hanna-Barbera: Part 1

This week we take a look at the extensive library of Hanna-Barbera cartoons. With such a long list, we are only discussing the cartoons from the 50s through the 70s. But we get distracted by Pauly Shore, the Ghostbusters extended universe, new cartoon mash-ups, and the X-men comics. Help, help! Here come the bears! Let's split.

Jul 16, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20: Ye Olde Republic of Star Wars

Get out your blasters and lightsabers, this week we're talking about Star Wars! Specifically the Old Republic. We focus on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 1 and 2, as well as Star Wars: The Old Republic games from BioWare. But we get diverted by National Treasure, college fraternities, doing the Mario, and Batman not giving face time. The Force is strong with us.

Jul 10, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19: Happy Birthday to Ya!

This week we celebrate Maurice's birthday! He's in charge, so we talk about the topics he wants. Some of the topics we discuss: tipping while black, old jobs, the fact that Goku is not a hero, the strongest member of the Justice League, Live-action Disney movies, and underrated villains. Come get some cake and punch and wish Maurice the best on his day!

Jul 02, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode 18: Rewind: Justice League Animated

Grab your power rings and lassos of truth, this week we are talking about the Justice League animated series. From the voice casting to our favorite episodes, we talk about everything we love about this great series. We also get distracted by the Wuzzles, the Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan, and some news about upcoming Marvel and DC movies. Stock up on your Riddler Mountain Dew while you can!

Jun 25, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17: The Lovers, the Dreamers, and Me

This week we talk about muppets. We talk about their influence on pop culture, our favorite muppets, and or favorite muppet movies. And we get distracted by The new X-Men team, the god Zeus, Usherbucks, and Disney princes. Remember to ask yourself: Why are there so many songs about rainbows?

Jun 18, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: Let's Talk about Fantasy, Baby!

In this episode we talk about our favorite fantasy series and why we like them. Will you agree with the hosts and their choices? We also get distracted by Brad Pitt vs. Robert Redford, Trixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinx, our future selves, and too much Will Smith. Let us know your own favorite fantasy series on your favorite social media. Valar morghulis.

Jun 11, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15: Manga Mania

On this episode we discuss our favorite mangas and animes, and how 2 of our hosts are not too happy about this topic. But before that we talk about the manga One Piece reaching chapter #1000! Along the way we get distracted by Ghost Rider, Ghost Writer, and Cheating Men Must Die. Who makes the cut? If you agree or disagree, let us know!

Jun 04, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14: Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto

This week we take a look at mechs: giant robots piloted by humans. We each discuss our favorite mech series, so tune in to see if yours made the list. Along the way we are distracted by Spike and Sparkplug from Transformers, and the new HBODiscovery. This hand of mine is burning red! and my drill is the drill that will pierce the heavens!

May 28, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13: Black Falcon and the White Wolf

This episode we look back at the first season or The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Marvel Studios' second TV series. We also take about what Superpowers on meth might look like. Of course we get distracted along the way. This time it's Invincible, spoiling your favorite shows and movies of the past, a possible story for the ATLA universe, and Ghetto Barbie. Who wins in a fight between Superman, Hyperion, and Omni-Man? Tune in and then let us know what you think.

May 21, 20211 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12: What is a Prigk?

With Love, Death, and Robots Volume 2 dropping today on Netflix, we take a look back at our favorite episodes from Volume 1. We also look ahead at the upcoming shows and movies from Marvel and DC. Somehow we get distracted by Jump Force, Green Lanterns, the Smurfs, and the Black Widow.

May 14, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11: Get Over Here!

The new Mortal Kombat movie is out, and we give our impression of the reboot. We also reflect on our favorite fighting games. Does your favorite make the list? Maurice has a rant about his visit to Party City, and we get distracted by possible characters in Captain Marvel 2 and the best car to pee in. It's Fatalities, Babalities, Anamalities, and Friendship for everyone.

May 07, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10: Rewind: Batman: TAS

Join us as we take a look back at the 90s cartoon: Batman: The Animated Series. We list some of our favorite episodes, while giving praise to the creators and voice actors that brought this show to life. Does you favorite episode make the list? Do we get distracted by anything? What must happen to cheating men? Tune in and find out!

Apr 30, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9: 80s Cartoons Reboot

If you could reboot a cartoon from the 80s, what would you choose? We answer this question while we relive our childhood cartoons favorites. But first we talk about the toxicity of Joss Whedon and the unfortunate tweets of Gina Carano. We also get distracted by Paw Patrol, Bozo the Clown, and Ples's hatred for ghosts. Just remember: don't be an asshole.

Apr 23, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: The Cyborg Chronicles

Let's take a moment and get serious. We talk about Ray Fisher and his accusations leveled towards DC and Warner Bros. during the filming of Justice League (not the Snyder Cut). But we liven the mood by talking about the new Mortal Kombat movie and a possible sequel to Batman: The Animated series. We also get distracted by Tinkerbell and Peter Pan, Michael Jai White, Cheating Men Must Die, and the '93 bulls?

Apr 16, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Along Came a Snyder

We have our first peek at the goodness that is The Suicide Squad, and speculate who will make it until the end (hint: if you are not top billing, you chances are poor). We also review Zack Snyder's Justice League, with minimal gnashing of teeth. Join us as we get distracted by pants-less Maurice, the 90s X-Men cartoon, and the laugh of Jared Leto's Joker.

Apr 09, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Game Night

Come on Down! In this episode, we try out some new segments to see what we don't hate. Listen along and see how well the boys do. We also have a WandaVision wrap up where we reflect on the MCU's first TV series. Along the way we get distracted by the Inhumans, the live-action Cowboy Bebop series, Cheating Men Must Die, and our lack of sponsorship. If you like any of the new segments, you can let us know through Twitter (@BlerdsG), Instagram (@blerdsguide), or email us (blerdsgttg@gmail.com)....

Mar 26, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Secret Olsen Sibling

The show is over, but the soul still burns. Relive WandaVision Season 1, Episode 5 with us as we ride the post-twist high. We make great speculations (some of which came true) and get super hyped for the future of the MCU. We also discuss why Superboy Prime is a problem, and get another update on Cheating Men Must Die! Along the way we get distracted by James Cameron, the proper way to segue, the Snyder Cut, and Bryan's uncurable disease.

Mar 12, 20211 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: WW84: The Definitive Review

So. Let's talk about Wonder Woman 1984, the latest movie in the DCEU. Spoiler Alert: I hope you're not a fan of current DC movies. We also talk about the future of the DCEU, including a list of upcoming movies and series. We get distracted by Adult Swim cartoons, old black women, and how to save the DCEU (hint: make the movies more like the animated movies and shows).

Feb 26, 20211 hr 45 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: WORST. Superhero. Movies. Ever.

We are going to focus on the worst superhero movies ever this week (that we've seen). See if your most hated movie made the list. But before that, we talk about some great news coming out of the new Spider-man movie, the expanded Star Wars universe, and upcoming MCU movies and shows. We get distracted by John Mulaney and fallout from Cyberpunk 2077. And of course Cheating Men Must Die!

Feb 12, 20211 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: I AM THE LAW!

This week's episode was recorded before the release of Cyberpunk 2077, so let's celebrate all things cyberpunk! (Hindsight is a bitch sometimes.) We talk about how we would augment our bodies, our favorite cyberpunk films and TV shows, and future cannibalism. And we get distracted by long-running manga, Tommy Lee, the Avatar sequel, Hailee Steinfeld, and Dwayne McDuffie. Welcome to Night City.

Jan 30, 20211 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Something Something Annette Chavez

For our first episode, we talk about a little of everything. From 90s cartoons, to sparkly vampires, to Quantum Leap, no topic is safe as we stretch our podcasting legs.

Jan 16, 20211 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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