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Aired January 26 and Febraury 1/2, 1967

It's another three part adventure story as The Penguin and Marsha, Queen of Diamonds team up with a scheme that could only happen in Gotham City.  For some fans, this is another example of where the show has been failing in its second season, but as John and his guest discuss, there are a number of elements that elevate this story if one looks closely enough.  In some respects, it has the markings of a first season episode and at the same time, it's got some of the goofiest bits you would find in the third season episode.

Joining John to discuss this episode professional photographer and co-moderator of the 66 Batman discussion board, Ben Bentley.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Lesley Gore.

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"Ben Bentley is an internationally published music photographer and Bat-Fan based in the United Kingdom. When Ben isn't behind the camera, you can find him sharing his lifelong love of Adam West's TV Batman as a co-moderator over at the 1966 Batman Message Board (66batman.com). Having traveled to California several times to attend conventions and hang out with Bat-friends, Ben has been lucky enough to try on one of Adam's original screen worn Cowls, meet several surviving cast members from the show and even run up and down the steps of Gotham City Police Headquarters in his own Adam West Batsuit.

You can keep up to date with Ben's photographic work over on his blog... http://www.benbentleyphoto.tumblr.com or why not come and join Scott, Ben and the gang at the internet's longest standing 1966 TV Batman message board... http://www.66batman.com"

In our second episode, host Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg, the “MCU guru” and professor of the world’s first MCU college course at the University of Baltimore, is joined by founder of the Marvel and DC Database projects, Jamie Hari! On the agenda:

DAILY BUGLE HEADLINES

• AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Premiere
• ANT-MAN Trailer
• SPIDER-MAN “Renew Your Vows”

IN THE BULLPEN

• DAREDEVIL and the Netflix corner of the MCU

CLASS NOTES FROM THE UB MCU COURSE

GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!

SHOW MUSIC

“6 Seconds to Die!” by Ian Alex Mac

‘NUFF SAID!

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We stoop to “Conquer” the big 90-minute Season 5 finale of THE WALKING DEAD! Deanna is determined to exile Rick, but a threat from outside the walls of Alexandria may arrive just in time. Morgan’s back, Pete is on the loose, and the Wolves are not far! Join Arnold and Scott as they decide what was good, what wasn’t so good, what sort of grade the Doctor thinks the episode deserves, and how many of you they have to kill to save your lives!

ALSO: We discuss episodes two and three of the new CW series IZOMBIE, Arnold talks about the new Indiegogo campaign for the planned remake of classic 1980 zombie film NIGHTMARE CITY spearheaded by TOM SAVINI and UMBERTO LENZI, and more!

Show Music: “Bitter Pill” (feat. Vosmoy) by Still Pluto.

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Fast and Furious 7 makes it three in a row at the top of the box office.  Can it hold on for one more week before the summer movie season kicks in with The Avengers: Age of Ultron?  There's this and news from the recent Star Wars Celebration with Michael Falkner on a new Weekly Podioplex.

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Weekly Podioplex Notes for April 21, 2015

Introduction

Opening Clip: The Age of Adaline

Box Office Report

Top Ten

#1 – Furious 7 [Even]
#2 – Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
#3 –Unfriended
#4 – Home [-2]
#5 – The Longest Ride [-2]
#6 – Get Hard [-2]

#7 – Woman in Gold [Even]
#8 – Monkey Kingdom
#9 – The Divergent Series: Insurgent [-1]
#10 – Cinderella [-5]

(New Release) [Change]

Tops From the Past

2010 – A Nightmare on Elm Street
2005 – The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1995 – While You Were Sleeping
1985 – Stick
1975 – Death Race 2000

Box Office Premieres for the week of April 24th, 2015

Wide

The Age of Adaline – [PG-13]

Little Boy – [PG-13]

Limited

The Water Diviner – [R]

Adult Beginners – [R]

Misery Loves Company – [NR]

Home Entertainment for the week of April 21th, 2015

New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray

Taken 3 – [PG-13]

Everly – [R]

Cake – [R]

TV on DVD and Blu-Ray

Teen Titans Go!: Season One (2013)

Blu-Rays From the Past

Firewalker (1986)– [PG]

Escape from New York (1981)– [R]

Podcast Promo

Star Wars Stacks

The Star Wars Stacks is a Star Wars Expanded Universe Bookclub. Once a month, we get together to discuss a different novel from the Star Wars EU.

Quick Flicks

• Star Wars Celebration Anaheim

Links

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Gary (from the previous episode, "The Lure of the Lost") is now flying the straight and narrow.  He's all set to turn evidence in on drug dealer Brok.  But his partner Mark has other ideas.  Mark is working with Brok to bring Gary and Billy down.  Can Captain Marvel sort this all out before someone goes too far over the edge?

In the continuation of the review of this two-part story, John and Richard discuss if this episode holds up to the five "Holy Moley" rating the first part of the story received.  They look at the legality of what Billy and Gary do in order to entrap Brok.  They also comment on the lengthly chase scenes as was apparent in the last episode.  In the end, does this hold up and does it remain as dark as the first part offered?

It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode.
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Moral

Guest Cast

Derrel Maury as Mark

Christopher S. Nelson as Gary

Ian Sands as Rudy

Ron Soble as Brock

Robert Broils as Officer

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Here's how Tim describes this episode:

"Sometimes when thinking about making a short film, it’s easy to get caught up in the limitations of the format. “There’s not enough time to develop story or surprise people.” Filmmakers Stacy Gueraseva and Travis Rust have made a short film that disproves those misconceptions. The just released “Synergy” is a short they made in February that’s a topical comment on social media and infomericals with plenty of comedy, twists and turns.

Stacy Gueraseva is an experienced magazine editor and non-fiction author. You may recognize her name for her book “Def Jam Inc.” Travis Rust is a seasoned unscripted TV editor and has made short films before. In addition to their own experience, they assembled a trusted cast of talented people.  As a husband & wife team, this is Stacy & Travis’s first film together. They tell us how they divided their labor but also trusted their instincts and welcomed the input of their  cast & crew. Enjoy."

LINKS

Watch Synergy

For more on Synergy

Calise Hawkins on Funny Girls on Oxygen

Ray Van Ness' Website

Synergy on IMDB

Synergy on Twitter

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Tonight’s Diners: Scott, Miles, and M

Welcome to the Diner

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Garrett Wang

Garrett Richard Wang was born on December 15, 1968 in Riverside, California to Chinese immigrant parents. He and his sister Laura spent their childhood on the move. He lived in Indiana, then moved to Bermuda and finally to Tennessee. Later, he graduated from Harding Academy High School, Memphis, and moved to Los Angeles to attend UCLA where he majored in Asian studies. UCLA theater professor Jenny Roudtree inspired him to pursue an acting career. His first acting performance outside College was the portrayal of “John Lee” in the lead role of Chay Yew’s “Porcelain” at the burbage theater. Later, he continued to perform onstage such as “Model Minority”, “Woman Warrior” and “A Language Of Our Own”. He made his TV debut in 1994 as a guest star on the pilot episode of comedy All-American Girl (1994). One year later, he got the part of “Ensign Harry Kim” on Star Trek: Voyager (1995) where he appeared on television regularly for 7 years. Later, in 1997, Wang was named one of People Magazine’s 50 most beautiful people in the world. Also E! Entertainment Television has named Garrett as one of the “20 Coolest Bachelors” in the country. His television experience also includes roles in a variety of movies including Flesh Suitcase (1995), Angry Cafe (1995), Ivory Tower (1998),Hundred Percent (1998), Demon Island (2002), among others.

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There's some new Star Wars news in addition to Fast and Furious 7 taking the top spot for a second week in a row.  Michael Falkner has this and more on a new Weekly Podioplex.

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Weekly Podioplex Notes for April 14, 2015

Introduction

Opening Clip: Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

Box Office Report

Top Ten

#1 – Furious 7 [even]
#2 – Home [even]

#3 –The Longest Ride
#4 – Get Hard [-1]
#5 – Cinderella [-1]
#6 – The Divergent Series: Insurgent [-1]

#7 – Woman in Gold [Even]
#8 – It Follows [-2]
#9 – Danny Collins [+8]
#10 – While We’re Young [+4]

(New Release) [Change]

Tops From the Past

2010 – Kick-Ass
2005 – The Amityville Horror
1995 – Bad Boys
1985 – Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
1975 – Shampoo

Box Office Premieres for the week of April 17th, 2015

Wide

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 – [PG]

Unfriended – [R]

Monkey Kingdom – [G]

Limited

Child 44 – [R]

True Story – [R]

Alex of Venice – [R]

Beyond the Reach – [R]

Felix and Meira – [R]

Monsters: The Dark Continent – [R]

The Dead Lands – [R]

Home Entertainment for the week of April 14th, 2015

New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray

Maps to the Stars – [R]

The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death – [PG-13]

The Babadook – [NR]

Big Eyes – [PG-13]

Batman vs. Robin – [PG-13]

TV on DVD and Blu-Ray

JAG: Complete Series (1995-2005)

Little House on the Prairie: Season Five (1978)

Blu-Rays From the Past

The Toxic Avenger Part II (1989)– [R]

Podcast Promo

Full of Sith

The Full of Sith Podcast is a show dedicated to bringing the most interesting Star Wars conversations in the galaxy with hosts Bryan Young, Tha Mike Pilot, and Bobby Roberts.

Quick Flicks

• None

Links

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It’s April, and that’s the start of the baseball season, so here’s two baseball episodes. We’re starting off with The Abbot and Costello Show and their classic “Who’s On First.” This episode is much more than just that classic routine. There’s jokes about contemporary baseball players Bob Feller and Enos Slaughter, and singer Marilyn Maxwell introduces the hit song “Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans.” Then we visit the 1870s Old West of Dodge City, Kansas for an episode of Gunsmoke. A visiting baseball team is in town and that means gambling. Can William Conrad as Marshall Matt Dillon route out the bad guys. More importantantly, which set of the not-yet-codified rules of the game will the teams use: the one that lets you walk on eight balls or nine?

Episodes

The Abbott and Costello Show

“Who’s On First”

April 17, 1947

5:20

Gunsmoke

“Ball Nine, Take Your Base”

August 2, 1959

37:14

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“Try” to keep up as things get dangerous behind the walls of the Alexandria Safe Zone! Season 5 of THE WALKING DEAD is drawing to a close and Rick may finally be going full-blown Shane before it’s over! Join Arnold and Scott as they crash through a window, roll around on the ground, and decide what was good, what wasn’t so good, and what sort of grade the Doctor thinks the episode deserves!

ALSO: We discuss the premiere episode of the new CW series IZOMBIE, Arnold talks about the new Indiegogo campaign for the planned remake of classic 1980 zombie film NIGHTMARE CITY spearheaded by TOM SAVINI and UMBERTO LENZI, and much more!

Show Music: “Bitter Pill” (feat. Vosmoy) by Still Pluto.