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GHL 440 - The Muppet Christmas Carol

GHL 440 - The Muppet Christmas Carol
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Jason and Ashley celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the best Christmas Movie ever made! The monstrous Scrooge, who lives in the sewers beneath London, joins up with wicked shock-headed businessman The Ghost of Christmas Past to topple Kermit the Frog once and for all. But when Ghost's timid assistant, Rizzo, finds out, and The Ghost tries to kill him, he is transformed into the sexy Rat Puppet. He teams up with Scrooge and The Ghost to destroy Kermit, but sparks fly unexpectedly when he confronts the Green Crusader. That's the synopsis of this movie, right?

GHL 439 - Death of Superman with Charlie Stickney

GHL 439 - Death of Superman with Charlie Stickney
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In Superman #75, published on November 17, 1992, the unthinkable happened: Superman, the standard bearer for the comic book superhero, died. Obviously, in the world of comic books, he improved. But the “Death of Superman” brought him the most media attention he had received in years. We’re going to examine the event that changed comic books forever with special guest Charlie Stickney - https://twitter.com/CharlesStickney!

GHL 438 - Dora Milaje (Black Panther Wakanda Forever)

GHL 438 - Dora Milaje (Black Panther Wakanda Forever)
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The Dora Milaje, the Black Panther's loyal retinue, was introduced to Marvel fans in Captain America: Civil War. Since then, they have caught our attention. As John Walker learned most recently in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Wakandan warriors are badass. In this podcast, we'll reveal some of the Dora Milaje's tantalizing secrets, from their debut in the 1990s to their appearance in the upcoming Black Panther film Wakanda Forever.

GHL 437 - Ironheart - Riri Williams

GHL 437 - Riri Williams
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Riri Williams is a gifted engineer who possesses a genius-level intellect. Her armor rivals Tony Stark's own advanced suit, and she has his digitized consciousness as an AI to guide and mentor her. Now, Ironheart will appear in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever before starring in her own show. In order to get a better idea of what Disney+ has instore for us, let's meet the genius teen. Additional research & writing by Diego Nunez - https://twitter.com/Blackcrow521

GHL 436 - X-Men the Animated Series 1992 with Eric and Julia Lewald

GHL 435 - X-Men the Animated Series 1992 with Eric and Julia Lewald
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In October 1992, the X-Men animated series premiered as part of the Fox Kids programming block, and an entire new generation became fans of the mutant superhero team. X-Men showrunner Eric Lewald and series writer Julia Lewald join us to celebrate three decades’ worth of the series and reveal which mutant was their favorite to write. Was it Wolverine, Rogue or Beast? Listen to find out!

GHL 434 - Black Adam

GHL 434 - Black Adam
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What made Teth Adam, soon to be played by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in a major motion picture, go from a villain who appeared only once during the 1940s to one who changed the hierarchy of the DC Universe? Let’s dig deep into the history of Black Adam, Shazam’s greatest foe!

GHL 433 - Doctor Fate

GHL 433 - Doctor Fate
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It’s Fate. Doctor Fate. A classic character from the Golden Age of Comics is making his way into the modern DC Extended Universe in The Rock's upcoming Black Adam. In his form-fitting blue bodysuit and flowing yellow cape, this founding member of the Justice Society of America is instantly recognizable. But who is Kent Nelson, a.k.a. Doctor Fate? Meet the character Pierce Brosnan will be portraying alongside Dwayne Johnson in the film.

GHL 432 - Best Alfred Pennyworth Stories

GHL 432 - Best Alfred Pennyworth Stories
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No other member of the Batman family is as loyal and dedicated to the Dark Knight's mission as his faithful father figure and butler, Alfred Pennyworth. To celebrate the return of Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler -- we bring you -- the best Alfred Pennyworth stories!

GHL 431 - Best Batman Family Stories

GHL 431 - Best Batman Family Stories
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We've compiled a list of Batman Family Stories that will prepare readers for the Gotham Knights before the anticipated game. These comics will allow you to get to know Batman's family, how they view him, and how they manage to stand out from Batman's shadow.

GHL 430 - Best Multiverse Versions of Batman

GHL 430 - Best Multiverse Version of Batman

There are a bunch of versions of Batman in the Multiverse, like every DC hero. Several of them keep the Caped Crusader's heroic elements and moral stance. Others present in a corrupted alternative form, sometimes presenting as a terrifying supervillain. There are other versions of the Dark Knight, like one where he's a notorious pirate and another where he's an unexpected Soviet enemy in the 1950s. It's time to fall into the multiverse of DC Comics and explore the best multiverse versions of Batman!

GHL 429 - Superior Spider-Man

GHL 429 - Superior Spider-Man

After Peter Parker's death at the "Dying Wish" storyline's climax in The Amazing Spider-Man #700, Otto Octavius (Doctor Octopus) has implanted his mind into Peter's body, determined to prove himself the "Superior" Spider-Man by being both a better superhero and person than Parker ever could be! Let's dive deep into the web of the Spider-verse to learn his history!

GHL 428 - Star Trek: Lower Decks

GHL 428 - Star Trek: Lower Decks

Star Trek: Lower Decks focuses on the support crew serving on one of Starfleet's least important ships, the USS Cerritos, in 2380. Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford and Tendi must keep up with their duties and their brand new third season. GHL is here to open the hailing frequencies back to the Alpha Quandrant. Make sure your holodeck is primed to watch this show!

GHL 426 - Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon

GHL 426 - Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon

Game of Thrones returns! This time it's about the Dance of the Dragons, a Targaryen civil war that pitted sister against brother, uncle-husband against brother-husband, and dragon against dragon! Let us guide you back into the world of Westeros as we prepare to watch Game of Thrones House of the Dragon!

GHL 425 - She-Hulk (Recast)

GHL 425 - She-Hulk (Recast)

She's Bruce Banner's cousin, but how much do we know about the She-Hulk? She-Hulk has been an Avenger, a member of the Fantastic Four, and now she's the subject of a Geek History Lesson and star of her first live-action TV Show! 

GHL 424 - Best Spider-Man Villains

GHL 424 - Best Spider-Man Villains

Whether it is the maniacal Green Goblin or the dark symbiote Venom, comic book fans have debated which Spider-Man villain rules the multiverse. This is our time to take a step onto the spiderweb and declare who are the best Spider-Man villains of all time!

GHL 423 - Neil Gaiman's The Sandman

GHL 423 - Neil Gaiman's The Sandman

Debuting in 1989, Neil Gaiman's The Sandman was a groundbreaking success for DC Comics & Vertigo Comics. It follows the long, strange life of Dream, the manifestation of dreams, storytelling, and all that dwells in the imagination. A successful Sandman adaptation is finally becoming a reality on Netflix so we're going to drop into The Dreaming and explain why you should read one of the greatest comic books of all time. 

GHL 421 - Valkyrie (Thor)

GHL 421 - Valkyrie (Thor)

Valkyrie, also known by her Asgardian name Brunnhilde, was selected by Odin to lead his personal unit of shield-maidens, the Valkyrior. Renowned for her prowess in battle, this outstanding heroine has appeared in multiple Marvel movies including Thor: Love and Thunder. For Asgard, let's learn her comic bok history.

GHL 420 - Marvel's Asgard Explained

GHL 420 - Marvel's Asgard Explained

In Norse Mythology, Asgard is the home to the Mighty Thor. In the MCU and Marvel Comics, Asgard holds many secret places, lands and hints to the future of Thor's story post Thor Love and Thunder. Get ready for a deep dive into Norse mythology as we explain how Marvel's Asgrard works!