"Super Mario Bros.,” which was released in Japan on September 13, 1985. Mario, a mustachioed plumber in overalls and a red cap — went on to become Nintendo’s unofficial mascot, appearing in more than 200 different video game properties, from “Mario Kart” to “Mario Party." Mario is about to star in his first American animated film, so it's time for us to dig deep into his history and learn how Mario was created!
Introducing FILM FOOTSTEPS: Our Movie Review Podcast!
A GHL BONUS Episode! Introducing the Film Footsteps: Movies That Inspired Our Creative Lives Podcast! Each episode, Ashley V. Robinson and Jason Inman will watch a movie that inspired them when they young! Movies that pushed them in the direction of their creative careers. Hear our pilot episode and a small snippet of the first movie we tackle! If you'd like to hear more, check out the first two movies up at https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin.
GHL 454 - John Wick Chapter 2 & 3
John Wick is constantly on the run. Cause he owes debts, has to feed his dog, and keep racking up huge bills at The Continental. Before Keanu Reeves in the titular role alongside Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, and Laurence Fishburne return in John Wick Chapter 4, lets revisit Baba Yaga second and third movies in this week's episode! (EPISODE NOTE - This episode was recorded before the death of Lance Reddick. May he rest in peace.)
GHL 453 - Mary Marvel (Shazam)
Mary Marvel made her debut in Captain Marvel Adventures #18, cover-dated December of 1942, in a story that explained that she was actually Billy Batson's twin sister, and could also summon the power of the wizard Shazam by speaking his name. Learn the entire history of Lady Shazam before the new Shazam film hits theaters! Additional research & writing by Diego Nunez - https://twitter.com/Blackcrow521
GHL 452 - Superman Blue
The Electric Superman Blue era began with the storyline "Power Shift," which was published in 1997. Of all the strange transformations Superman has undergone in his entire history, none has been quite so derided as the year where his familiar costume and powers were replaced with a blue and white "containment suit" and a tenuous relationship with electricity. This week, we start with a look at the stories that led to Superman's new look, how he turned red and why Jason loves this era so much.
GHL 451 - Kite Man with Matt Oberg
Harley Quinn's Kite Man comes into play as a kinda sweet fellow villain who keeps running into Harley and her squad, eventually dating Harley’s bestie, Poison Ivy. Now, this little know DC Villain is getting their own spinoff. The new show will find Kite Man, fresh after the heartbreak, buying Noonan’s, the bar in the show that serves as a popular supervillain hangout. Let's learn all about KITE MAN and chat with the actor behind the kite -- special guest Matt Oberg (https://twitter.com/Moberg2000)
GHL 450 - Cassie Lang (Ant-Man & the Wasp)
Taking part in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the MCU's Cassie Lang has already had quite a journey. The first Ant-Man movie introduced us to her as an adorable child. Now she's a teenager ready to embark on adventures with her dad, Scott Lang. But what is the comic book history of this third-generation shrinking hero? Here’s the full story of Cassie Lang, Ant-Man’s daughter, known as both Stature and Stinger in the Marvel universe.
GHL 449 - Kang the Conqueror
Since his introduction in the ’60s, Kang the Conqueror has become one of the Marvel Universe’s most dangerous and powerful villains. On numerous occasions, the man once known as Nathaniel Richards has proved himself more than a match for entire teams of Avengers. As a result, each decade of Kang has brought with it at least one iconic story. Here are some of the best and most important Kang the Conqueror stories from across the decades as we prepare to watch his film debut in Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania. Additional research & writing by Diego Nunez - https://twitter.com/Blackcrow521
Ant-Man & The Wasp's Complete History MEGA EPISODE
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is set to hit theaters soon and kick off Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While the Ant-Man movies have typically been, pun intended, smaller films within the MCU, this third chapter in the series is set to be a major event film and will introduce audiences to Kang the Conqueror, who will be a major threat across the Multiverse Saga. Anticipation is high so we thought we would give you the complete history of both ANT-MAN and THE WASP in a MEGA EPISODE!
GHL 448 - Icon (Milestone Comics)
Augustus Freeman IV is one of the few comic book characters who can claim icon status. As one of the inaugural titles of the groundbreaking Milestone Comics imprint in 1993, Icon charted new territory in its bold and unique storytelling. This Dakotaverse / DC Comics Universe Character is more important than any other Superman archetype and we’re here to tell you why! Additional research & writing by Diego Nunez - https://twitter.com/Blackcrow521
GHL 447 - Superman The Dark Age 1985-2000
Time to reveal the history and adventures of Superman in the Dark Age! Prepare for the Man of Steel to be completely rebooted from the his red boots to his spit curl! Afterwards, he will die, be reborn, grow long hair, and turn into an electric blue battery! The 1990's history of Superman is weird, and we're about to reveal it all!
Superman's History Through the Golden to the Bronze Age of Comics 1938-1985 MEGA EPISODE
To celebrate our upcoming release of Superman's Dark Age History in Comics, we've created this MEGA EPISODE of Superman's Golden Age, Silver Age and Bronze Age History from past episodes. So prepare to get rebooted a few times and fly up, up and away!
GHL 446 - Batman The Bronze Age 1970-1985
Batman's comic book history is so big that we had to divide into multiple episodes! Welcome to the 1970s, where Batman finds the Joker fish and gets a new girlfriend! The Bronze Age of Comics has begun! Plus Special Guest John Siuntres of the Word Balloon Podcast joins the pod! http://wordballoon.blogspot.com/
Batman's History Through the Golden & Silver Age of Comics MEGA EPISODE
To celebrate our upcoming release of Batman's Bronze Age History in Comics, we've created this MEGA EPISODE of Batman's Golden Age and Silver Age History from past episodes. So turbines to speed and atomic batteries to full as we take a look at Batman's FULL HISTORY from 1938 to 1970!
JUSTICE LEAGUE s2e01 Twilight Review!
A GHL BONUS EPISODE! Listen to an episode of the Jason & Jeremy Jawing About Justice League Podcast! JASON and JEREMY enter SEASON 2 of Justice League, debate Darkseid's parenting skills and special guest Ashley V. Robinson (https://twitter.com/AshleyVRobinson) who outshines both their hosting skills.
Follow Jeremy: https://twitter.com/JLAwesome
GHL 445 - Best Geeky Prose Reads
Recorded LIVE at MCM London 2021! Jordanne Dunn of The Books to Last Podcast joins Ashley to discuss the best Geek Prose Books that you should add to your book shelf! Read some books without pictures my friends!
Follow Jordanne: https://twitter.com/jordannedunn
GHL 444 - Best of 2022
Time for the Mind University to give our thoughts on the year that was 2021! What are Jason and Ashley's choices for the Best Movies, TV, and comics? SPOILER WARNING for 2021 movies and shows.
GHL 443 - The Doctor Strange Holiday Special 2022
Doctor Strange and Clea, the new sorcerer supreme, hijack our podcast to fix the magical recession and kidnap one of the most famous men in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, Tex Willerman and Kurt Wagner debut their new podcast. And special guest Omar Najam joins us too! https://twitter.com/OmarNajam
Happy Holidays ya'll!
GHL 442 - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
We’re discussing The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers for its 20th anniversary. The Two Towers is the second film in director Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy epic. It was released on December 18 2002. Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) form an uneasy alliance with Gollum (Andy Serkis) on their journey to destroy the Ring in the sequel to The Fellowship of the Ring. Special guest and GHL Research assistant Diego Nunez joins us for this episode.
GHL 441 - The Muppet Christmas Carol - FOR REAL THIS TIME
The Muppet characters, not Batman, tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser's, not Max Schreck, redemption on Christmas Eve. A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, not the Penguin, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and future and not Catwoman.
Special Guest Film Critic William Bibbiani joins the pod this week - https://twitter.com/WilliamBibbiani