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Earth-2.net: The Show

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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 848 - The Clone Wars

Set between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, The Clone Wars animated movie broadens the Star Wars lore with the addition of such rich, dynamic characters as Ziro the Hutt and Mike's favorite Jedi-in-training: Ahsoka.

Dec 29, 2015•50 min

Episode 847 - The Flash Season One

Last year, The CW used the success of their grounded take on Green Arrow to launch a TV show that needed to be much more embracing of its comic book roots: The Flash. Chris Johnson and Donovan Morgan Grant cover everything in the first season from the cast to the villains to individual episodes, examining how well this incarnation of The Scarlet Speedster translated to the small screen. And, since it's a CW show, you can expect more than one reference to Smallville along the way.

Dec 28, 2015•2 hr 44 min

Episode 846 - The Twelve Labours of Comic Reel-lief: MCU Phase 2

Labour number six of Ian Wilson's Twelve Labours of Comic Reel-lief sees another new gauntlet thrown down to be picked up: an opinion piece! It's unedited fun as the off-colour Englishman decides to step back and analyze the relative merits of Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and to what extent it has been a success. Think of it as a Previews episode, except that it looks backwards instead of forwards and covers films that have already been reviewed under the banner of Comic Reel-lief.

Dec 27, 2015•50 min

Episode 845 - Darkman

The 2015 Earth-2.net: The Show Advent Calendar wraps up with an episode like no other. Join Ian, Dave, and Mike as they discuss Darkman in this completely unedited yuletide treat. As you listen, ponder two questions: Why is this episode nearly seven hours long when the discussion is only three-plus hours in length? And, what does Garfield Minus Garfield have to do with anything?

Dec 25, 2015•6 hr 57 min

Episode 844 - Silver Linings: Jem and The Holograms (2015), More

Mike introduces a brand new segment entitled Silver Linings, in which he attempts to find the best in the worst. First up for Silver Linings? The 2015 Jem and The Holograms movie! Following that, the final three Star Wars Read-Along Adventures are presented, and they are the Special Editions of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.

Dec 24, 2015•1 hr 11 min

Episode 843 - Darth Vader Annual #1, More

As the 2015 Earth-2.net: The Show Advent Calendar begins to wind down, Mike discusses Darth Vader Annual #1, then he presents the Read-Along Adventure of The Phantom Menace.

Dec 23, 2015•40 min

Episode 841 - Three Ewok Read-Along Adventures

Want some Ewok stories? Of course you do! (Right?) Well, here's three Ewok Read-Along Adventures: The Ewoks Join the Fight, The Ewok Adventure, and The Battle for Endor. Plus, Mike opens the show with his review of Weirdworld #1.

Dec 21, 2015•55 min

Episode 838 - The Fantasticast #3

As Des and Mike (from 2008) discuss Fantastic Four #9-12, Mike finds himself in The Ian Position long before it was a thing.

Dec 18, 2015•1 hr 52 min

Episode 837 - A Charlie Brown Christmas

Will Ackerman and TV 101 bring you a couple of stocking-stuffers. First, Will celebrates 50 years of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Then, he looks back on some lesser-seen holiday specials, including one that tends to be more than a little reviled. Grab some eggnog and take a listen.

Dec 17, 2015•35 min

Episode 835 - The Twelve Labours of Comic Reel-lief: Sin City and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Labour number five of Ian Wilson's Twelve Labours of Comic Reel-lief sees our British protagonist tasked with reviewing two films within the same continuity. As such, Ian sits down to review the exaggerated pulp noir nonsense of Frank Miller's Sin City, via the 2005 original movie and the 2014 follow-up Sin City: A Dame to Kill For. Which does Ian prefer? Also, can he resist the temptation to respond to Will Ackerman's throwdown from the Earth-2.net: The Show 10th anniversary episode? In a word,...

Dec 15, 2015•46 min

Episode 834 - List and Shout: Grinches

Between reminiscing about the 1990s and condemning Black Friday shoppers, Pandy and Christian cap-off the first year of List and Shout by celebrating their favorite holiday haters and fake Santas. Also, to reward their nice listeners for all the feedback they've provided over the year, Pandy opens up a bagful of extra-naughty outtakes.

Dec 14, 2015•1 hr 6 min

Episode 830 - The Animated History of Green Lantern

Will tears open old wounds by proving that Daffy Duck is entirely within DCAU continuity as he and Dan return to guide listeners through the animated history of the Green Lantern!

Dec 10, 2015•1 hr 13 min

Episode 829 - Emerald Twilight

While some comic book events are fondly remembered, others have long been forgotten. In this new segment, Dan and Mike look at one that time and reboots have left behind: Emerald Twilight. Not only do the guys cover the core storyline (Green Lantern #48-50), but there's also discussion of the issues before the fall of Hal Jordan (#46-47) and the rise of Kyle Rayner (#51-53).

Dec 09, 2015•54 min

Episode 827 - Hayley Atwell (panel)

Celebrity Q&A Session with Hayley Atwell, a Fan Expo Canada 2015 panel. Before that, however, Mike puts out a plea for an injured friend. To help her, please visit https://www.crowdrise.com/marciabrennersepicbi.

Dec 07, 2015•1 hr 2 min

Episode 825 - The Twelve Labours of Comic Reel-lief: Blade DVD Commentary

For the fourth of Ian Wilson's Twelve Labours of Comic Reel-lief, our British host must brave new territory by recording a solo commentary of a comic book movie. So, rolling back the years, the film in question is the first movie Ian ever reviewed for Earth-2.net: Blade. It's listen-along fun!

Dec 05, 2015•2 hr 10 min

Episode 823 - December 2015 Previews

Grab some paper and a pencil, because it's time for the December Previews episode! Bill & Ted Go to Hell, Wonder Woman: Earth One, Bloody Mary, Astro City, and so much more!

Dec 03, 2015•42 min

Episode 821 - Vendetta, More

Mike kicks off the 2015 Earth-2.net: The Show Advent Calendar with reviews of the Dean Cain / Big Show movie Vendetta, and the Dan Jurgens / Lee Weeks comic Superman: Lois & Clark #1.

Dec 01, 2015•57 min
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