Matt and Scott are ready to look into the heart of man to see what evil lurks there as they cover The Shadow and The Phantom. Are the pulp classic or pulp mess?
Episode 110 Pulp Hero Movie Retrospective Part 1
Scott is joined by Matt from the ToonJam podcast to talk about the pulp hero films that came in the wake of Batman 89. Starting with Darkman, Dick Tracy and The Rocketeer.
Episode 107 Indiana Jones retrospective part 2
Rey and Scott talk Fathers, Sons and disappointing sequels.
Episode 75: Robocop Retrospective Part 1
Scott and Gareth take a look back at the first two films in the Robocop franchise.
Episode 74: Iconic Review - Miracleman (the Alan Moore Years)
Scott and Julian have a deep dive looking at the Alan Moore years of Britain's first Superhero, Miracleman.
Episode 69: Rocky Retrospective Round 3
Gareth and Scott are back for one more round, to discuss Creed and the new release Creed 2
Episode 62: The Pulp Heroes
Scott talks with author Jim Beard about the heroes that stepped off the pages of the pulp magazines during the dark days of the great depression.
Jim Beard Amazon Link
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jim-Beard/e/B004UWVOPE/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1537382642&sr=1-2-ent
“The great Pulp Heroes” Book link
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-Pulp-Heroes-Don-Hutchinson/dp/0889625859/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1537382721&sr=1-1&keywords=the+great+pulp+heroes
Episode 61: Sharpe's Podcast
Let's get into History! Scott has the pleasure of talking with Richard Sharpe creator Bernard Cornwell and One of Sharpe's Chosen men from the TV series, Rifleman Harris, Jason Salkey.
For more about Bernard Cornwell and the Sharpe series visit bernardcornwell.net
Find out more about Jason's new book chronicling his time on the Sharpe series at unbound.com/books/from-crimea-with-love
More about Jason Salkey at riflemanharris.co.uk
Read MoreEpisode 59: Pod Hard 2 - Pod Harder
Mike and Scott wrap up the franchise retrospective and discuss the glut of rip offs that came in the 90's.
Read MoreEpisode 49: Superman part 2 - Life on Screen
Scott catches up with the resident comic books guys, Matt and Jordan, to discuss the different versions of the Man of Steel that have appeared on film and TV. Which are the best and worst.
Episode 48: Superman Month part 1
Scott talks with Ben Hall about how he relates to Superman, what the Man of Steel has represented through the ages and what are the best Superman stories.
Episode 43: It's good to be bad
Scott catch's up with the official 20th Century Geek "Comic Book Guys" Matt and Jordan to talk about all things villainous, with a couple tangents.
Episode 42: The Killing Joke at 30
I talk The Killing Joke with Julian Darius, academic, Comic lover and the man who started Sequart (sequart.org).
I highly recommend visiting sequart.org to find out more about the organisation and have access to loads of excellent articles and thought pieces.
Episode 41: Rambo Retrospective
I chat with guest co-host and good friend Gaz about the Stallone action icon John J. Rambo and his many screen outings.
Episode 31: Podcasters in a half shell
I catch up with Stacey from "Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour" to talk all things Ninja Turtles. As well as a few fun tangents.
Episode 17: Alternate Commando Commentary
Mike and I get together to record a commentary for the action fluff "Commando" (1985) in proper 20th Century Geek style.
Adventurers, Swashbucklers and Mystery Men
Quote from Batman Begins (2005) Warner Bros -
Research book notes
Superheroes: Capes, cowls and the creation of comic book culture – Laurence Maslon and Michael Kantor (2013) Crown Archetype
A brief History of Superheroes – Brian J. Robb (2014) Robinson / Running Press
The Shadow #1: The living shadow – Maxwell Grant (originally 1931 / reprinted 1977) New English Library
The Avenger #2: The Yellow Hoard – Kenneth Robeson (originally 1939 / reprinted 1972) Warner paperback library
Doc Savage #14: The Fantastic Island – Kenneth Robeson (originally 1935 / reprinted 1966) Bantam Books
Research Websites