Wed, 30 August 2017
Shazam!"Speak No Evil"October 11, 1975Paul and his friends are hanging out on a Sunday afternoon and are bored. So they decide to go to school. Makes sense, right? Paul has his misgivings and he's proven right when his friends accidentally start a fire and his dog is almost killed in it before being saved by Captain Marvel. Billy and Mentor know Paul knows something but he doesn't want to be a "fink". Will he see it's better to admit the truth before it's too late? Danny Bonaduce plays the misguided, but well intentioned teen who keeps his silence in this episode. John and Richard play the hosts of a podcast discussing the episode. They discuss how many kids learned to take off in flight from Superman and Captain Marvel as well as the "rural" effect on television in the 70s. It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com. Moral: “Don't ever be afraid of being called a name. As long as you're sure what you're doing is right, there's no word... no name... that can harm you."
Guest Cast Melvin F. Allen as Sheriff Danny Bonaduce as Paul Eric Chase as Sam Ty Henderson as Kyle Hal Lynch as John Jerome Kerry Maclane as Chuck
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Tue, 29 August 2017
"Penguin's Clean Sweep"Aired January 25, 1968
It's the final appearance of Burgess Meredith as The Penguin and he doesn't exactly go out in a blaze of glory. The story involved Penguin trying to collect all of Gotham City's money that he has convinced the public is tainted with Lygerian Sleeping Sickness. Despite the hokey sounding plot, John still feels there are some things of merit in this one and talks about it with Batman at 45 author Chris Gould.
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Chris Gould was born in the UK in 1983, and has lived in Japan since 2008. His career so far has seen him work as a political researcher, local government officer, sports journalist, business English teacher, translator and magazine writer. Introduced to Batman re-runs as a child, Chris would watch the show as a junior high-schooler, university student and mid-career professional, his appreciation taking on new forms at every step.
The aim of his research is to underline the point that no matter how many years have passed, Batman, through its sheer diversity of stars and insightful lines, helps us fully understand how we got to where we are today.
Click on the image to the right to get your copy of Chris' book.
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Category:Batcave Podcast -- posted at: 9:20am EDT
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Mon, 28 August 2017
"THE PREYING MANTIS" AIRED: NOVEMBER 18, 1966 It's another challenge for The Green Hornet, but for John and Jim, there's not much of a challenge in reviewing this episode. Both are excited by this story that gives Bruce Lee a chance to stretch a little as the Hornet and Kato investigate a protection racket by a tong in Chinatown. The thing is, there's more to the tong than simply an extortion racket. There's a great deal to like about this fan favorite as the two discuss. Plus, there's some trivia on this episode from The Green Hornet: A History of Radio, Motion Pictures, Comics and Television by Martin Grams and Terry Salomonson, including Green Hornet creator George Trendle's dislike for this episode. Pick up your copy by clicking on the link and getting it today. Take a listen and then let us know what you think of the episode by writing us here or at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.
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Fri, 25 August 2017
On The Weekly Podioplex, we present a double feature in honor of Dragon Con, but itís a tale of good news and bad news: Starting with the bad, this summer is not good. This weekís winner was a so-so flick, and the other newbie at the box office couldnít even break third place. Logan Lucky, The Hitmanís Bodyguard... you have failed this summer season. On the other hand, Wonder Woman is a shining star around the world an in the DC Extended Universe. Over the next two weeks, things wonít get better, but at least the studios can clear the decks and get ready for autumn.
The home entertainment slate sparkles in comparison with Guardians of the Galaxy (Zardu Hasselfrau!) Wonder Woman leading the charge. We also get Supergirl, The Walking Dead, both Jessica Jones and Daredevil, Gotham, Star Wars Rebels, and (literally) more titles than we could cover. With new television on the horizon, itís a clearinghouse of titles ready for you. After that bumper crop, Denise offers up news of Good Omens, The Jetsons, and two beasts ñ one is an animal, and the other is Daniel Craig. With that, we put a wrap on summer and this Dragon Con double digest edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 22, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Leap!
Top Ten #1 – The Hitman’s Bodyguard – [New Release] #7 – Spider-Man: Homecoming – [Even]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Expendables 2 Box Office Premieres for the weeks of August 25, 2017 and September 1, 2017 August 25, 2017: Wide Leap! – [PG] All Saints – [PG] Birth of the Dragon – [PG-13]
August 25, 2017: Limited Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) – [R] Served Like a Girl – [NR] The Villainess – [NR] September 1, 2017: Wide Tulip Fever – [R]
September 1, 2017: Limited Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) – [PG]
Home Entertainment for the weeks of August 22, 2017 and August 29, 2017 August 22, 2017: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – [PG-13]
August 29, 2017: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Baywatch – [R] Batman and Harley Quinn – [PG-13]
August 22, 2017: New Releases on Digital Video The Mummy – [PG-13]
August 29, 2017: New Releases on Digital Video Wonder Woman – [PG-13]
August 22, 2017: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Supergirl: Season Two (2016) The Walking Dead: Season Seven (2016) Lucifer: Season Two (2016) Jessica Jones: Season One (2015) Daredevil: Season Two (2016)
August 29, 2017: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Star Wars Rebels: Season Three (2016) Gotham: Season Three (2016) Designated Survivor: Season One (2016)
August 22, 2017: Blu-Rays From the Past Life Is Beautiful (1997) – [PG-13]
August 29, 2017: Blu-Rays From the Past Sabrina (1954) – [NR]
Podcast Promos Generations Geek Generations Geek is a family-friendly celebration of geekdom by a father/daughter crime-fighting duo. Okay, perhaps they don’t fight crime, but they are two generations of geek. In every monthly episode they talk about stuff like books, movies, comics, games, and any other geeky thing they think of.
Quick Flicks Puppies PSA: Revisited (we’re serious this time) Links Visit the Chronic Rift site Leave a review on iTunes: The Chronic Rift Shop the Rift’s Best Bets or search our Amazon Store.
Michael’s blog at Creative Criticality Denise’s blog at Accessories Not Included
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Wed, 23 August 2017
Isis"The Outsider"October 4, 1975A new student shows great potential in environmental science, but he's having trouble fitting in with the student body. He discovers that a nearby piece of land that supports a great deal of wildlife in the area is in danger of being cleared for new housing. Will he take the law into his own hands or can Isis resolve the situation before it gets out of hand or worse, deadly? It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com. Moral: "Don't judge a book by its cover." Guest Cast Mitch Vogal as Wayne Moss Morgan Jones as Mr. Tilden Harry Hickox as Mr. Winstead Wirt Morton as Charlie Michaels Anson Downes as Phil Hobbes
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Sun, 20 August 2017
We're really not sure which is scarier: The number one film or the descent of the summer box office. Annabelle may have won the weekend, but this year's summer season is not performing well at all. Between The Hitman's Bodyguard and Logan Lucky, maybe there's hope in two adult comedies as the season winds down.
The home entertainment slate looks a little better with Alien: Covenant leading the pack, backed by heavy hitters like Once Upon a Time, The Blacklist, Legends of Tommorrow, and Riverdale. Oh, and a little creepshow known as Pet Semetary. So many chills down the spine. After that, Denise brings news of Hannibal, Hellboy, Neuromancer, Dawn, and whatever The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is. It's the dog days of summer right here on a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 15th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: The Hitman’s Bodyguard
Top Ten #1 – Annabelle: Creation – [New Release] #7 – Spider-Man: Homecoming – [-1]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Expendables 2 Box Office Premieres for the week of August 18th, 2017 Wide The Hitman’s Bodyguard – [R] Logan Lucky – [PG-13]
Limited Patti Cake$ – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 15th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Alien: Covenant – [R] Chuck – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Baywatch – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Once Upon a Time: Season Six (2016) The Blacklist: Season Four (2016) DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: Season Two (2016) Riverdale: Season One (2016)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Pet Sematary (1989) – [R]
Podcast Promos
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 Holly Frey.
Quick Flicks
Hannibal revival in discussions
Links
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Tue, 15 August 2017
“Vic and Sade” is the driest of domestic comedies. We present two 15-minute visits to “the small house half-way up on the next block.” First, the son of the house, young Rush, has plans to single-handedly tear down a brick building – purely for the honor. Then Rush recruits his father to teach his high school principle, Mr. Chinbunny, the manly art of cigar smoking. “The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe” are based on the classic characters created by Rex Stout and star the magnificently-voiced (and appropriately-girthed) Sydney Greenstreet as New York’s brilliant, but lazy, private investigator. Wolfe leaves the legwork to his assistant, Archie Goodwin – a man about town who really gets around.
Episodes
Vic and Sade
November 14, 1939 “Tearing Down a Three-Storey Brick Building”
June 2, 1940 “Mr. Chinbunny Wants to Smoke Cigars”
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The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe
April 20, 1951
“The Lost Heir”
23:36
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Mon, 14 August 2017
The battle between good and evil seems to be a winner, but the victory is tainted by really low attendance numbers. That's unfortunate, but audiences may find some respite from The Dark Tower with another crack at The Nut Job. There's also some real life drama in The Glass Castle, a creepy creepy doll in Annabelle: Creation, and the hope that Detroit finds legs in the interim.
The home entertainment slate is heavy on film and light on TV, showcasing King Arthur, Snatched, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Blindspot and the mysteries of amenesiacs and terrorists amp up the action before moving into retro titles with two Teen Wolf tales. Wrap it all up with Denise and news of an Ant-Man sequel, a Pacific Rim sequel, and a Nintendo Classic sequel. We seriously hope that they work out the bugs in that last one. Also, a PSA on fantasy, dogs, and milkshakes. Seriously, be kind to living creatures and #MakeMineMilkshake on a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 8th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
Top Ten #1 – The Dark Tower – [New Release] #7 – Atomic Blonde – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Bourne Legacy Box Office Premieres for the week of August 11th, 2017 Wide The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature – [PG] The Glass Castle – [PG-13] Annabelle: Creation – [R]
Limited Ingrid Goes West – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 8th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray King Arthur: Legend of the Sword – [PG-13] Snatched – [R] Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul – [PG]
New Releases on Digital Video
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Blindspot: Season Two (2016)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Teen Wolf (1985) – [PG] Teen Wolf Too (1987) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Talking Apes TV Every episode of TALKING APES TV will delve into one episode of the PLANET OF THE APES TV Series, with plenty of quotes, audio and social commentary pulled from each show.
Quick Flicks
PSA: Game of Thrones, dogs, and #MakeMineMilkshake
Links
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Wed, 9 August 2017
The Romans Production: M Airdates: January 16 - February 6, 1965
The TARDIS takes the time travelers to ancient Rome where Ian and Barbara are captured as slaves while the Doctor and Vicki are guests of Nero. The Doctor is mistaken for a murdered musician and enrages Nero with his performance in Nero's court. It all leads up to the burning the Rome. Can the travelers escape their situation and return to the TARDIS? It's Doctor Who's first stab at a comedy, but is it straight comedy or more like dark comedy? In any event, this is a favorite of John's and he enthuses about it on this episode. Do you agree? Let us know here.
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Tue, 8 August 2017
"Nora Clavicle and the Ladies' Crime Club" Aired January 18, 1968 Feminist Nora Clavicle has plans for Gotham City as she takes control of Gotham City's police department. It looks, on the surface, that is a blow for women's rights as she replaces every male police officer with women. The problem is the women are ineffective when it comes to enforcing the law and nobody is aware of Nora's plan to destroy Gotham City. John is joined by podcaster Chris Franklin of the Super Mates Podcast to discuss what may possibly be the worst episode in the entire series. (Yes, even worse than "Marsha, Queen of Diamonds".) They wonder if this is supposed to be camp, a spoof on women's lib, or just bad writing. They also try to figure out just how Batman, Robin, and Batgirl allow themselves to be turned into a human Siamese Knot by, and you'll excuse us here, a trio of women.
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