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A podcast dedicated to the DC Animated Universe including Batman the Animated Series, Superman TAS, Justice League, JLU, Batman Beyond, Static Shock, and more
Join Joshua Unruh, author, storyteller, and superhero scholar, as he walks you through deep dives into some of the best superhero storylines of the past eighty years. The characters and story arcs will change, but the infotaining analysis will always be top quality.
Join Joshua Unruh, professional storyteller and superhero scholar, as he takes a trip back in time to the magical dawn of superheroes to discover just how bizarre and, frankly, off putting the earliest days of superhero comics could be. Every episode, $#!+ will get weird in a way that will leave you wondering WTF, Golden Age?
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Listen Up A-Holes, A Marvel Cinematic Universe Podcast
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Listen Up A-Holes, A Marvel Cinematic Universe Podcast
Chipperish Media
In Listen Up A-Holes, narrative nerd Lani Diane Rich of Chipperish Media and super hero scholar Joshua Unruh of Pulp Diction Productions apply their wit, expertise and enthusiasm the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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99. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Solar Power
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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! That’s the night that the lights went out in Metropolis. That’s the day that they reddened an innocent sun. In this episode, we have an old…
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98. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Legends of the Dark Knight
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It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! It’s a look at Batman through the ages! From the Smilin’ 60s through the Grim ‘n Gritty 80s and on to the Neon Soaked 90s. Caleb and Joshua discuss the interpretations of the …
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97. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Double Dose
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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! No clever quips this time, friends, but there is a trigger warning for rape and sexual violence. There’s some fun stuff in this episode, bu…
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96. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Old Wounds
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It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! At last! They’ve put it off as long as they can, but Caleb and Joshua have to reopen some Old Wounds in order to finally debate Batman’s character as a father and as, well, a …
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95. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Action Figures
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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Amnesia! An erupting volcano! Endangered children! The return of Metallo! It’s action adventure trope after trope in this return of the ind…
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94. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Animal Act
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It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! What is the fascination with animal stories? And mediocre ones at that? Joshua and Caleb take a trip to the circus for mind control, father-son drama, wholesome new brother bo…
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93. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Mxyzpixilated
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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! It’s a visit from the Fifth Dimension and Metropolis will never be the same! Caleb and Joshua discuss the many faces of Mr. Mxyzptlk, how M…
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92. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Critters
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It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Critters sure is…something. Joshua and Caleb aren’t sure what to say about this frankly bizarre episode of The New Batman Adventures. Is it urban v. rural? Folk wisdom v. scie…
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91. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Target
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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua agree! STAS finally hit on all cylinders! It’s a Noir-flavored tale of investigative journalism and the enemies it makes a…
Show Notes: LUA 33: Age of Ultron LUA 58: Ant Man and the Wasp LUA 59: Captain Marvel LUA 64: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. S4.1-8 LUA 67: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. S5.1-10 GAY TIMES: “WandaVision just introduced one of the MCU’s first gay superheroes,” by Sam Damshenas THE ADVOCATE: “Why Queer People Love WandaVision’s Agatha,” by Daniel Reynolds COMIC BOOK…
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90. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: The Cult of the Cat
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It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! The Cult of the Cat is a purrrrrfect opportunity to discuss our collective fascination with cults, the aesthetics of Wolverine’s claws, and how Batman might not be that into C…
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89. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Identity Crisis
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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! This episode, Caleb and Joshua stitch an episode together about the Frankenstein’s Monster of the DCAU, Bizarro! There are questions of eth…
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88. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: The Ultimate Thrill
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It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! It’s a big, dumb episode in the best possible way! Roxy Rocket dives into this episode and crashes into Caleb’s and Joshua’s hearts. She’s a fantastic villain with a great gim…
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87. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Livewire
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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! This episode, Caleb and Joshua take a look at the flawlessly designed Livewire in a, well, let’s say somewhat flawed introduction. It’s suc…
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86. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Love is a Croc
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It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Caleb and Joshua continue a rough series of New Batman Adventures episodes with Love is a Croc, an episode that somehow manages to take everything already wrong with Torch Son…
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85. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Speed Demons
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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! It’s a race between Caleb and Joshua to decide who enjoyed this episode more. Joshua talks about different Flashes and which one might be b…
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84. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Torch Song
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It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Caleb and Joshua discuss Torch Song, another episode about toxic masculinity and just as toxic fandom. This episode wants to be so hot, but it so is not. Pulp Diction Producti…
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83. An Animated Discussion – STAS: The Prometheon
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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua look at another Kirby influence, although one that’s a bit more oblique than usual. They also discuss kaiju, disaster stor…
Show Notes: More about Lani Diane Rich. More about Joshua Unruh Support Pulp Diction Productions on Patreon! Support Chipperish Media on Patreon! Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Like Listen Up AHoles? Review it on Apple Podcasts! Listen Up A-Holes is entirely listener supported. Show your support for C…
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82. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Over the Edge
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It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! It’s time for Joshua and Caleb to talk about the most BTAS episode of The New Batman Adventures. In this pod, they’ll discuss masterful storytelling, excellent characterizatio…
Show Notes: More about Chipperish Media. More about Pulp Diction Productions. Like Listen Up AHoles? Review it on Apple Podcasts! Listen Up A-Holes is entirely listener supported. Show your support for Chipperish Media and/or Pulp Diction Productions on Patreon! Listen Up A-Holes is a joint Chipperish Media and Pulp Diction production by Lani Diane…
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81 An Animated Discussion – STAS: Blasts From the Past Pt. 1&2
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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua are more interested in questions of grammar, the glow up of the Fortress of Solitude, and what could have been instead of …
Show Notes: More about Chipperish Media. More about Pulp Diction Productions. Like Listen Up AHoles? Review it on Apple Podcasts! Listen Up A-Holes is entirely listener supported. Show your support for Chipperish Media and/or Pulp Diction Productions on Patreon! Listen Up A-Holes is a joint Chipperish Media and Pulp Diction production by Lani Diane…
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80. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: The Demon Within
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It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Things get a little mystical and a little diabolical as Caleb and Joshua discuss The Demon Within. It’s a fantastic episode, a great take on Arthurian legend, and an excuse fo…
Show Notes: More about Chipperish Media. More about Pulp Diction Productions. Like Listen Up AHoles? Review it on Apple Podcasts! Listen Up A-Holes is entirely listener supported. Show your support for Chipperish Media and/or Pulp Diction Productions on Patreon! Listen Up A-Holes is a joint Chipperish Media and Pulp Diction production by Lani Diane…
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79. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Two’s A Crowd
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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! It’s the return of the Parasite! And almost none of the previous appearance’s promises are delivered upon! Joshua and Caleb take a look at …
Show Notes: More about Chipperish Media. More about Pulp Diction Productions. Like Listen Up AHoles? Review it on Apple Podcasts! Listen Up A-Holes is entirely listener supported. Show your support for Chipperish Media and/or Pulp Diction Productions on Patreon! Listen Up A-Holes is a joint Chipperish Media and Pulp Diction production by Lani Diane…
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78. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Mean Seasons
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It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Another season, another reason for taking lame third tier villains, giving them a gender swap and a decent motivation, and turning them into something truly spectacular. Joshu…
Show Notes: More about Chipperish Media. More about Pulp Diction Productions. Like Listen Up AHoles? Review it on Apple Podcasts! Listen Up A-Holes is entirely listener supported. Show your support for Chipperish Media and/or Pulp Diction Productions on Patreon! Listen Up A-Holes is a joint Chipperish Media and Pulp Diction production by Lani Diane…
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77. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Tools of the Trade
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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua are teased with fantastic Fourth World stuff and then dive deep into the problem of copaganda and superheroes. Pulp Dictio…
Show Notes: More about Chipperish Media. More about Pulp Diction Productions. Like Listen Up AHoles? Review it on Apple Podcasts! Listen Up A-Holes is entirely listener supported. Show your support for Chipperish Media and/or Pulp Diction Productions on Patreon! Listen Up A-Holes is a joint Chipperish Media and Pulp Diction production by Lani Diane…
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76. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Growing Pains
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It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Does TNBA mischaracterize Batman as a jerk with no compassion and a mediocre father at best? Or does the DCAU take Batman on a purposeful emotional arc? And why does it have t…
Show Notes: What’s the deal with the POC characters on Agents of Shield – A.L. Baroza (no active social media) Could Agents of SHIELD become TV’s diversest show? – Claire Light (Twitter: @seelight) Black Girls Create Sistah Speak Productions More about Chipperish Media. More about Pulp Diction Productions. Like Listen Up AHoles? Review it on Apple …
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75. An Animated Discussion – STAS: The Main Man parts 1 & 2
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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua discuss what makes Lobo great satire of the 80s while so typifying, much to our great dismay, the 90s. They also discuss a…
Show Notes: What’s the deal with the POC characters on Agents of Shield – A.L. Baroza (no active social media) Could Agents of SHIELD become TV’s diversest show? – Claire Light (Twitter: @seelight) Black Girls Create Sistah Speak Productions Gender Reveal Podcast More about Chipperish Media. More about Pulp Diction Productions. Like Listen Up AHole…
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74. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Joker’s Millions
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It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! It’s another workmanlike Joker episode (and we mean that in a good way!). But it’s maybe a little unfortunate that one of the B plots is at least as interesting as the A plot …
Show Notes: More about Chipperish Media. More about Pulp Diction Productions. Like Listen Up AHoles? Review it on Apple Podcasts! Listen Up A-Holes is entirely listener supported. Show your support for Chipperish Media and/or Pulp Diction Productions on Patreon! Listen Up A-Holes is a joint Chipperish Media and Pulp Diction production by Lani Diane…
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73. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Stolen Memories
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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! It’s the triumphant return of Krypton’s Last Mechanical Son, Brainiac! He’s here with two different Faustian deals, one for Lex and one for…
Show Notes: More about Chipperish Media. More about Pulp Diction Productions. Like Listen Up AHoles? Review it on Apple Podcasts! Listen Up A-Holes is entirely listener supported. Show your support for Chipperish Media and/or Pulp Diction Productions on Patreon! Listen Up A-Holes is a joint Chipperish Media and Pulp Diction production by Lani Diane…
