Chris and Cindy celebrate 5 years of Super Mates by going back to their roots for a rambling, unscripted conversation! They quiz each other on Five Top 5 lists, related to Super Mates show subjects over the years. Just don’t hold them to their spur-of-the-moment answers afterwards! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts & https://twitter...
Feb 18, 2019
It’s this year’s final trip to the House of Franklin-Stein, but don’t lose your head! In this Dark Podcast of Forbidden Love, Chris and Cindy discuss Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow, starring Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci and Christopher Walken! Then another headless specter gallops in with coverage of The Atom and The Hawkman #43, featuring the Winged Wonders vs. The Gentleman Ghost! Plus, a special bonus segment where the Super Mates and their daughter Dani fill you in on their spooky fall vacation ...
Oct 25, 2018
It’s Hammer time at the House of Franklin-Stein! Peter Cushing returns as Van Helsing, and he’s up against a new vampire, and his bevy of beauties! It’s the Hammer classic, The Brides of Dracula! Then it's Hammers of Justice Time! Chris and Cindy review Batman: The Brave and the Bold’s “Shadow of the Bat”! The Dark Knight goes darker when he becomes one of the undead, out to vampirize his Justice League International teammates! Special thanks to episode writer J. M. DeMatteis for the great insig...
Oct 11, 2018
The full moon shines on the House of Franklin-Stein! There’s a werewolf on the loose, and the only ones who can stop it are…Gary Busey and Cory Haim? Chris and Cindy discuss Stephen King’s Silver Bullet! Also from the comic crypt... in war-torn Europe, Captain America meets a werewolf of a different stripe in “An Epic Battle” with art by Bruce Timm! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow...
Sep 27, 2018
Come back to The House of Franklin-Stein! The spooks are after Bud & Lou…and Chris & Cindy! It’s an all-time classic: Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein (and the Wolf Man, and Dracula!) With Chaney, Lugosi and Strange! Then it’s over to the comic vault of horror to review Super Friends #28 (1979), featuring the World’s Greatest Super Heroes vs. a monster rally all their own: Solomon Grundy! Bizarro! Man-Bat! Etrigan the Demon! Swamp Thing! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a pro...
Sep 13, 2018
JLMay continues! Titans Together as Chris and Cindy discuss Silver Age: Teen Titans one-shot. The Fab Fivesome, a cyborg sheriff, mind-controlled teens, and body-swapped Justice Leaguers make for a far-out flashback tale! Follow the JLMay crossover on these great podcasts below! Each show will cover another chapter of the Silver Age fifth week event! Use the hashtag #JLMay when discussing the crossover on social media! Justice’s First Dawn – Silver Age #1 https://classicjla.podbean.com Relativel...
May 10, 2018
Chris and Cindy do their geeky duty and weigh in on The Last Jedi. Spoilers end at 17:10. Then they read YOUR comments from the last two episodes, and wrap up with a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT on an exciting NEW PODCAST PROJECT! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts & https://twitter.com/supermatespod Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.faceboo...
Jan 18, 2018
Chris and Cindy celebrate the season with a Christmas edition of The Starman Chronicles! In Starman #27, Jack Knight’s holiday plans are interrupted by a person in need…a homeless Santa Claus! Then some special audio presents under the tree from DCU Holiday Bash starring Etrigan the Demon and Darkseid, and featuring some of our F&W All-Star Friends! They gift-wrap up the episode with a look at a TV classic, and another character without a home for Christmas…namely Fonzie in the Happy Days ep...
Dec 14, 2017
Chris and Cindy read YOUR comments on shows for the past 8 episodes! But first they share their thoughts on Thor: Ragnarok, both general and spoilery!!! Thor: Ragnarok Spoilers start at 11:30 and end at 18:09! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts & https://twitter.com/supermatespod Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPo...
Nov 16, 2017
It’s the final trip to the House of Franklin-Stein for 2017, and the first part of a Fire and Water Crossover! Chris and Cindy celebrate with their first film coverage starring horror legend Vincent Price, The Abominable Dr. Phibes! They wrap up the Halloween season by discussing Batman #460, “When Slays the Savage Skull” by Doug Moench and Don Newton! Follow the crossover to Film and Water: Turn it Off with Tracy, where Rob and Darling Tracy will also watch and discuss Dr. Phibes! Subscribe via...
Oct 26, 2017
It’s a House Party! House of Franklin-Stein covers the Universal Monster Rally classic House of Dracula! The Wolf Man, Frankenstein’s Monster, and Dracula himself converge on the home of a kindly scientist, who soon becomes a Mad Doctor! Then Chris & Cindy check out a spooky episode of the Super Friends, when the World’s Greatest Super Heroes succumb to the will of Dracula in “Attack of the Vampire”! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK V...
Oct 12, 2017
It’s our Twin-Sized 75th Episode! Chris & Cindy celebrate with one of Hammer Film’s best, Twins of Evil starring House of Franklin-Stein favorite, Peter Cushing in one of his greatest roles! Then they examine Superman: The Man of Steel #14 and Superman (Vol. 2) #70, where the Last Son of Krypton, Jimmy Olsen and guest-star Robin battle a horde of vampires! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast....
Sep 28, 2017
Welcome back to The House of Franklin-Stein! Chris and Cindy kick off their annual Halloween Horror event by taking a look at a genuine classic, 1954’s Creature From The Black Lagoon! Then we hop ponds to Fantastic Four #97, where the FF encounters “The Monster from the Lost Lagoon” by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWP...
Sep 14, 2017
Super Mates 73: Starman Chronicles Part 7 Jack Knight goes to Hell! He, the Shade and Matt O’Dare must face their own personal demons, and one that happens to live in a possessed poster to escape! Chris and Cindy cover Starman #24-26, “To Hell and Back” Parts 1-3! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts & https://twitter.com/supermatespod Like our FACEBOOK pag...
Aug 17, 2017
The entire Franklin clan (Cindy, Chris, Andrew and Dani) discuss their thoughts on Spider-Man: Homecoming! How does it measure up to the other MCU movies, and previous Spidey films? How do Tom Holland and Michael Keaton stack up in the franchise? Listen and find out! Spoilers start at 28:12! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts & https...
Jul 13, 2017
Just in time for the Amazing Amazon’s big screen solo debut, Cindy pulls out her favorite Wonder Woman toys! She and Chris discuss plastic princesses from Ideal, Mego, Kenner, Mattel and more! Get us out from under, Wonder Woman! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts & https://twitter.com/supermatespod Like our FACEBOOK page - https://w...
Jun 08, 2017
JLMay continues! Chris and Cindy join the podcast crossover event by taking a look at Justice #2, focusing on Batman’s battle of wits with the Riddler, brought to you by Jim Krueger, Alex Ross and Doug Braithwaite! Follow the JLMay crossover to these great podcasts below! Each show will cover another issue of Justice this May! Use the hashtag #JLMay when discussing the crossover on social media! Aquaman and Firestorm: The Fire and Water Podcast: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/the-fire-and-w...
May 04, 2017
Chris and Cindy have a lazy couch episode, watching the latest trailers from all the upcoming comic-related films this year! They discuss what they’ve seen so far of Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol.2, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok, Justice League and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and what they hope they’ll see later! Son Andrew stops by for a brief cameo! Come join them on the couch! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit ...
Apr 20, 2017
Chris and Cindy FINALLY return to Opal City for another installment of their Starman Chronicles series! This time it’s Starman #20-23, the “Sand and Stars” arc guest-starring the Golden Age Sandman! Plus, FW All-Star Ryan Daly fills us in on “The Mist” storyline from Sandman Mystery Theatre # 37-40, which features Ted Knight and the origins of The Mist! We finish up with YOUR listener feedback! Download via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WE...
Mar 23, 2017
Cindy, Chris and daughter Dani discuss the brand-new Disney live action film version of Beauty and the Beast! Join in the SPOILER-FREE discussion on the car ride home from the theater with the Franklins! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts & https://twitter.com/supermatespod Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastN...
Mar 16, 2017
Chris and Cindy welcome a very special guest, their daughter Dani, who drops by to discuss The Lego Batman Movie, and all the toys and tie-ins that come with it! SPOILER WARNING! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts & https://twitter.com/supermatespod Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Like our FACEBOOK ...
Feb 16, 2017
It’s episode 66, so Chris & Cindy celebrate all things Batman ’66! They discuss the recent animated sequel Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, starring the voices of Adam West, Burt Ward & Julie Newmar! Spoilers ahead! They review the new coffee-table book, Batman: A Celebration of the Classic Television Series, and they wrap things up with a Bat-quiz you can play along with at home! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our W...
Jan 19, 2017
It’s Christmastime again! Chris and Cindy spread yuletide cheer by looking at three of their favorite Christmas stories featuring DC’s greatest heroes! Superman and Wonder Woman star in two touching tales from Christmas with the Super-Heroes #2, 1989. Batman and Robin must race against time as their greatest foe broadcasts his own brand of holiday jeer in “Christmas with the Joker” from Batman: The Animated Series! Merry Christmas! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE...
Dec 15, 2016
Just how did the World’s Finest heroes meet? Was it A) When they were kids in Smallville? B) When The Dynamic Duo saved the Man of Steel from Kryptonite? C) On the Superman Radio Show? The answer is: D) ALL OF THE ABOVE! Chris and Cindy take a look at World’s Finest Comics #271, celebrating ALL of the origins of the Superman-Batman team! Roy Thomas and Rich Buckler weave a tangled web that involves time travel, Earth-Two, the Flying Fox and the deadly Atoman! Plus, your feedback! Subscribe via i...
Nov 17, 2016
It’s the end of The House of Franklin-Stein for 2016…and the beginning of Hammer Horror! Chris and Cindy discuss 1957’s The Curse of Frankenstein starring Peter Cushing as the mad but charismatic baron, and Christopher Lee as his grotesque creation! This film launched the Hammer Horror tradition; the color, the gore and the glamour! Then, instead of the dusty comic long boxes, the intrepid duo fire up the old TV set, for a look at a 1979 episode of the Super Friends: “The Super Friends Meet Fran...
Oct 20, 2016
This episode bites! Chris and Cindy take a look at the 1979 version of Dracula starring Frank Langella as a sexy Count, and Sir Laurence Olivier as his opponent Van Helsing! How does this stack up to other cinematic adaptations? Listen and find out! Then Batman has his first brush with the supernatural when he encounters the vampire (or is he a werewolf?) known as The Monk! It’s the Golden Age classic from Detective Comics #31-32 by Gardner Fox and Bob Kane! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is...
Oct 06, 2016
Have a howling good time at the House of Franklin-Stein! Chris and Cindy discuss the Hammer Films classic The Curse of the Werewolf. Oliver Reed’s nights get rowdier than usual when he grows fur and fangs! Then, it’s off to the crypt (or is that the attic) to read Spectacular Spider-man #152 by Gerry Conway and Sal Buscema, where the wall-crawler tangles with the lycanthropic Lobo Brothers! Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSI...
Sep 22, 2016
The House of Franklin-Stein has risen from the grave! Chris and Cindy revive their annual Halloween series focusing on a classic horror movie and a related comic! First up is Universal’s 1944 monster rally, House of Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, John Carradine and Glenn Strange! Then it’s monster mayhem, Jack Kirby-style in Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #142-143! Download via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://f...
Sep 08, 2016
Chris and Cindy warp into the Final Frontier to share their favorite moments and lines from classic Star Trek! They open their hailing frequencies for transmissions from a Starfleet of podcasting stars who share their own Trek memories! Join Ryan Daly, Gene Hendricks, Rob Kelly, Andrew Leyland, The Irredeemable Shag, Siskoid and Paul Spataro as the USS Franklin slingshots around the sun into the future/past! SPECIAL TREK CROSSOVER! Chris talks The Monsters of Star Trek with Derek M. Koch on Mons...
Aug 25, 2016
In a tie-in to the NEW Fire & Water Show, Saturday Morning Fever, Chris and Cindy take a look at the first two issues of DC’s new Future Quest series, starring the Hanna Barbera action heroes like Jonny Quest and Space Ghost! Then it’s time to dig into that giant pile of feedback you folks have been kind enough to send us! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Subscribe via iTunes. Follow us on TWITTER - https:...
Jul 21, 2016
