Earth-2.net: The Show

Earth-2.net: The Show is a weekly mishmash of reviews and editorials focusing on comic books, video games, anime / manga, and sci-fi / horror.

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Episode 819 - The Avengers in Animation

Will and Dan return to discuss the many and varied versions of The Avengers in cartoon form. Also: Force Works!

Nov 14, 2015•1 hr 13 min

Episode 818 - The Twelve Labours of Comic Reel-lief: Female Representation in Comic Book Movies

The third of Ian Wilson's Twelve Labours of Comic Reel-lief is the hardest to date as the PanDemon has challenged him to undertake a lists episode without Tom "Stavros" Hemmings. Hear Ian attempt to keep the format sailing smoothly as he discusses the best and worst representations of female characters in comic book movies, as well as the most sexually pleasing female character on screen. But who is Ian's co-host? Will Ackerman? Hannah Krueger? Adham Fisher? Stavros in a falsetto voice? It's def...

Nov 07, 2015•2 hr 21 min

Episode 817 - The Future is Now

Ten years ago today, Earth-2.net: The Show was born! To celebrate, the E2 gang took a look at movies and TV shows which were once in the future but are now in the past. Dan and Mike tackle the Back to the Future trilogy! Ian, Dave, and Jim Moon dive into Escape from New York! Will and James sit down to watch "Lisa's Wedding," from The Simpsons! And Hannah and Will suit-up for Neon Genesis Evangelion!

Oct 25, 2015•7 hr 7 min

Episode 816 - Back to the Future Read-Along Adventures

It's 21 October 2015, and, to honor the date made famous by Back to the Future Part II, Earth-2.net: The Show presents the Back to the Future Read-Along Adventures book.

Oct 21, 2015•29 min

Episode 815 - List and Shout: Leaders

Taking on the government this time, King Christian and Prime Minister Wilson honor their favorite leaders, condemn the most irritating bureaucrats, and determine the worst rulers ever to take office. Prepare for occasional spoilers; be prepared for some outrageous puns. Although Skype's rebelling, it isn't too telling. And responses from feedback? There's tons. Yes, their teeth and positions are out - List and Shout!

Oct 20, 2015•1 hr 22 min

Episode 814 - 2015 Fall Preview Special

It's fall, so you know what that means? The TV 101 Fall Preview Special. Will goes through a host of new shows and finds some that look decent, some that look terrible, one he already hates, and a trend that runs through a ton of them. Once he mentions it, you'll see it everywhere.

Oct 10, 2015•1 hr 14 min

Episode 813 - October 2015 Previews

October Previews and caffeine combine to form this episode.

Oct 06, 2015•51 min

Episode 812 - The Twelve Labours of Comic Reel-lief: Catching Up with 2015 Comic Book Movies

The second of Ian Wilson's Twelve Labours of Comic Reel-lief is here, tasking the host with getting caught up on the comic book movies of 2015. On the slate are: Kingsman: The Secret Service (the latest Mark Millar / Matthew Vaughan collaboration), Avengers: Age of Ultron (the second Marvel Studios mondo team-up movie), Ant-Man (the final instalment of Marvel's Second Phase). And there's also been a Fantastic Four movie this summer, which, too, gets reviewed in this segment!

Oct 03, 2015•1 hr 23 min

Episode 811 - September 2015 Previews

Though the opening and closing of this episode are a bit different, sandwiched neatly in the middle you'll find Mike reading the September Previews.

Sep 15, 2015•46 min

Episode 810 - List and Shout: Monsters

Nintendo nostalgia, the Midlands, and a new sub-segment penetrate List and Shout as Pandy and Christian review their favorite trademarked monsters, rave about the best classic monster incarnations, and rip into the lamest monsters ever conceived. Also, Christian confesses to a sin, and Pandy poses a challenge for Mike.

Sep 01, 2015•1 hr 17 min

Episode 809 - Generation X (1996)

Four long years before the release of Bryan Singer's X-Men there was Generation X. Debuting on Fox in 1996 and adapted from a Marvel comic of the same name, it serves as the very first live-action X-Men movie. Join Dan and Mike as they spend 90 minutes discussing not only this made-for-TV movie, but also changes in a character's race, Night Court, The Real World, and the awesomeness that is Matt Frewer.

Aug 25, 2015•1 hr 33 min

Episode 808 - The Twelve Labours of Comic Reel-lief: 2014 Comic Book Movie Recap

As punishment for his quiet abandonment of the Comic Reel-lief imprint, demonic forces have forced Ian Wilson out of his hiding place and tasked him with 12 Herculean tasks - AKA The Twelve Labours of Comic Reel-lief! The first labour requires Earth-2.net's British correspondent to finally deliver a retrospective of the Comic Book Movies of 2014, which features the return of Kazooioke, a guest appearance from Statistician Ian and the long-awaited Comic Reel-lief review of Guardians of the Galaxy...

Aug 22, 2015•1 hr 4 min

Episode 807 - August 2015 Previews

The August Previews episode features so many Marvel solicitations, Mike has to insert a bumper to comfort his failing voice.

Aug 18, 2015•52 min

Episode 806 - Boston Comic Con 2015 Recap

Dan and Wendee recap Boston Comic Con 2015.

Aug 15, 2015•1 hr 55 min

Episode 805 - List and Shout: Chefs

In this delicious and disgusting edition of List and Shout, Pandy and Christian discuss their favorite cooks, the worst cooks, and the least appetizing meals of all time. They then respond to feedback from the segment's second and third episodes. Bort bort bort!

Aug 13, 2015•1 hr 1 min

Episode 804 - Earth-2-in-1: Marvel Two-in-One #6 and The Brave and the Bold #115

The Thing joins forces with Dr. Strange to right the fates of several New Yorkers (Marvel Two-in-One #6), and The Atom pulls a Weekend at Bernie's with Batman (The Brave and the Bold #115).

Aug 04, 2015•55 min

Episode 803 - Darth Vader #1-6, More

Mike opens two Comic Blocks, discusses the casting of Marisa Tomei as Aunt May, and closes out the episode with a review of Darth Vader #1-6.

Jul 21, 2015•41 min

Episode 802 - July 2015 Previews

Bane '66 torments Batman, Vampirella meets Xenomorphs on Mars, and The Maestro plans deicide! All this and more in the July Previews!

Jul 14, 2015•30 min

Episode 801 - June 2015 Previews

Sure, it's a touch late in the month, but that doesn't mean the June Previews was forgotten about.

Jun 20, 2015•31 min

Episode 800 - Logan's Run (1976)

There must be a reason episode 800 of Earth-2.net: The Show is being released on 12 June 2015. There must also be a reason the topic is Logan's Run. And surely there's a reason the three hosts are Dave Probert, Dan Toland, and Michael Sims. But what could that reason be? (Note: Please pardon the slight echo.)

Jun 12, 2015•2 hr 20 min

Episode 799 - Pulp Diction: The Shadow (1994)

Dave shrouds himself in mystery as he, Ian, and Mike discuss The Shadow from 1994! Also: How meta can an outtake get? Listen to the entire show to find out!

Jun 11, 2015•3 hr 15 min

Episode 798 - The Flash TV Pilots

In this brand new segment, Dan and Mike take a look at the two Flash TV pilots. How does the 1990 show hold up, will the guys stick with the modern series, and what pushed Wendee too far?

Jun 10, 2015•1 hr 52 min

Episode 797 - List and Shout: The Military

Pandy and Christian dance around Game of Thrones spoilers and play the Bennett Death Game throughout this army-oriented edition of List and Shout! This time, the two men wade through their favorite soldiers, the best corps, and the least fit for duty in all of fiction.

Jun 09, 2015•1 hr 9 min

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