app02 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:29:47 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Comics” https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/tags/comics Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium". en-us episodic A Repository For The Pop Culture That Made Us Who We Are Doug Lief Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium". yes nostalgia, 1980s, 80s, 1990s, 90s, movies, tv, television, music, toys, video games, games, nerd, geek Doug Lief djlief@gmail.com Darkman https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/206 dffb8a7f-eb51-4d24-97ad-a1be19612e06 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Who is Darkman? That question, posed by the film's marketing, is answered with a laundry list including creator Sam Raimi, actor Liam Neeson, and a slough of influences from The Shadow, to The Phantom of the Opera, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Batman, and many more. A true Frankenstein of a film lurching wildly from comic book action, to horror, to tragedy, to manic comedy, the movie walks a hard-to-resist tightrope that only Sam Raimi can pull off. We're joined by guest filmmaker Alex Sosin ("The Canyon") to peel back Darkman's many faces to explore what lies underneath. 2:19:53 yes <p>Who is Darkman? That question, posed by the film's marketing, is answered with a laundry list including creator Sam Raimi, actor Liam Neeson, and a slough of influences from The Shadow, to The Phantom of the Opera, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Batman, and many more. A true Frankenstein of a film lurching wildly from comic book action, to horror, to tragedy, to manic comedy, the movie walks a hard-to-resist tightrope that only Sam Raimi can pull off. We're joined by guest filmmaker Alex Sosin ("The Canyon") to peel back Darkman's many faces to explore what lies underneath.</p> <p>Check out the teaser for The Canyon here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA</a></p> <p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (<a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow noopener">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> All score from Darkman by Danny Elfman </p> liam neeson, sam raimi, frances mcdormand, the coen brothers, coen brothers, horror, action, comic book, comic books, comics, the phantom of the opera, phantom of the opera, danny elfman, cult films, cult classic, cult film, cult classics, cult movie, cult movies, movies, films, film, movie, 90s, 1990s Who is Darkman? That question, posed by the film's marketing, is answered with a laundry list including creator Sam Raimi, actor Liam Neeson, and a slough of influences from The Shadow, to The Phantom of the Opera, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Batman, and many more. A true Frankenstein of a film lurching wildly from comic book action, to horror, to tragedy, to manic comedy, the movie walks a hard-to-resist tightrope that only Sam Raimi can pull off. We're joined by guest filmmaker Alex Sosin ("The Canyon") to peel back Darkman's many faces to explore what lies underneath.

Check out the teaser for The Canyon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Darkman by Danny Elfman

]]> Who is Darkman? That question, posed by the film's marketing, is answered with a laundry list including creator Sam Raimi, actor Liam Neeson, and a slough of influences from The Shadow, to The Phantom of the Opera, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Batman, and many more. A true Frankenstein of a film lurching wildly from comic book action, to horror, to tragedy, to manic comedy, the movie walks a hard-to-resist tightrope that only Sam Raimi can pull off. We're joined by guest filmmaker Alex Sosin ("The Canyon") to peel back Darkman's many faces to explore what lies underneath.

Check out the teaser for The Canyon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Darkman by Danny Elfman

]]> The Rocketeer https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/202 aba717cd-6967-47be-be45-f7f35354b43e Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief For the 35th anniversary of The Rocketeer, we don a jetpack and blast off for derring-do with test pilot-turned-hero Cliff Secord. The film's patriotic spirit, beautiful art deco design, and sparkling performances from leads Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Paul Sorvino, and Timothy Dalton take what could have been an ordinary movie into the stratosphere. Guest Tarik Davis (@tarikrdavis, tarikrdavis.com) joins us to take to the skies, punch some Nazis, and celebrate 35 years of this high-flying adventure film. 2:26:19 yes <p>For the 35th anniversary of The Rocketeer, we don a jetpack and blast off for derring-do with test pilot-turned-hero Cliff Secord. The film's patriotic spirit, beautiful art deco design, and sparkling performances from leads Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Paul Sorvino, and Timothy Dalton take what could have been an ordinary movie into the stratosphere. Guest Tarik Davis (@tarikrdavis, tarikrdavis.com) joins us to take to the skies, punch some Nazis, and celebrate 35 years of this high-flying adventure film.</p> <p>You can find Tarik on NBC's The Amber Ruffin Show, and on his essential podcast, Brothers From Another Planet, see him perform live with Freestyle Love Soupreme.</p> <p>More importantly, Tarik's short film "Doc - Race, Revolution, Relativity, and the Confessions of a Time Travelling Terrorist" is now out and you can (and should) watch it here: (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-uBvVgBTIY" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-uBvVgBTIY</a>) The trailer for his new short film, "We're Not In Harlem Anymore", is available here: (<a href="https://youtu.be/M6KTil92tX8?si=p1emxuYOa8c7ZQJa" rel="nofollow noopener">https://youtu.be/M6KTil92tX8?si=p1emxuYOa8c7ZQJa</a>)</p> <p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (<a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow noopener">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Musical Credits: </p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> All score from "The Rocketeer" by James Horner<br> Punch A Nazi In The Face - Joyride </p> disney, superhero, comic, comics, comic book, comic books, 1990s, 90s, billy campbell, jennifer connelly, joe johnston, james horner, paul sorvino, alan arkin, timothy dalton For the 35th anniversary of The Rocketeer, we don a jetpack and blast off for derring-do with test pilot-turned-hero Cliff Secord. The film's patriotic spirit, beautiful art deco design, and sparkling performances from leads Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Paul Sorvino, and Timothy Dalton take what could have been an ordinary movie into the stratosphere. Guest Tarik Davis (@tarikrdavis, tarikrdavis.com) joins us to take to the skies, punch some Nazis, and celebrate 35 years of this high-flying adventure film.

You can find Tarik on NBC's The Amber Ruffin Show, and on his essential podcast, Brothers From Another Planet, see him perform live with Freestyle Love Soupreme.

More importantly, Tarik's short film "Doc - Race, Revolution, Relativity, and the Confessions of a Time Travelling Terrorist" is now out and you can (and should) watch it here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-uBvVgBTIY) The trailer for his new short film, "We're Not In Harlem Anymore", is available here: (https://youtu.be/M6KTil92tX8?si=p1emxuYOa8c7ZQJa)

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from "The Rocketeer" by James Horner
Punch A Nazi In The Face - Joyride

]]> For the 35th anniversary of The Rocketeer, we don a jetpack and blast off for derring-do with test pilot-turned-hero Cliff Secord. The film's patriotic spirit, beautiful art deco design, and sparkling performances from leads Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Paul Sorvino, and Timothy Dalton take what could have been an ordinary movie into the stratosphere. Guest Tarik Davis (@tarikrdavis, tarikrdavis.com) joins us to take to the skies, punch some Nazis, and celebrate 35 years of this high-flying adventure film.

You can find Tarik on NBC's The Amber Ruffin Show, and on his essential podcast, Brothers From Another Planet, see him perform live with Freestyle Love Soupreme.

More importantly, Tarik's short film "Doc - Race, Revolution, Relativity, and the Confessions of a Time Travelling Terrorist" is now out and you can (and should) watch it here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-uBvVgBTIY) The trailer for his new short film, "We're Not In Harlem Anymore", is available here: (https://youtu.be/M6KTil92tX8?si=p1emxuYOa8c7ZQJa)

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from "The Rocketeer" by James Horner
Punch A Nazi In The Face - Joyride

]]> Batman Returns https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/66 5f5e061c-a03e-47d1-9298-183eccd60352 Mon, 25 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief It's Christmas in Gotham and writer/director of horror short "The Canyon" Alex Sosin joins to once again delve into Tim Burton's gothic nightmare vision of the Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin in a supersized present of an episode. It's bigger and more unwieldy than its predecessor, but no less compelling and terrifying. 2:30:24 yes <p>It's Christmas in Gotham and writer/director of horror short "The Canyon" Alex Sosin joins to once again delve into Tim Burton's gothic nightmare vision of the Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin in a supersized present of an episode. It's bigger and more unwieldy than its predecessor, but no less compelling and terrifying.</p> <p>Check out the teaser for The Canyon here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA</a></p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> Face to Face (Siouxie &amp; The Banshees)<br> All score from Batman Returns by Danny Elfman<br> Temptation Sensation - Heinz Kiessling </p> batman, dc comics, comics, comic book, comic books, superhero, tim burton, michael keaton, danny devito, michelle pfeiffer, christopher walken, 1990s, danny elfman, christmas, xmas, gothic, horror, freaks It's Christmas in Gotham and writer/director of horror short "The Canyon" Alex Sosin joins to once again delve into Tim Burton's gothic nightmare vision of the Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin in a supersized present of an episode. It's bigger and more unwieldy than its predecessor, but no less compelling and terrifying.

Check out the teaser for The Canyon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Face to Face (Siouxie & The Banshees)
All score from Batman Returns by Danny Elfman
Temptation Sensation - Heinz Kiessling

]]> It's Christmas in Gotham and writer/director of horror short "The Canyon" Alex Sosin joins to once again delve into Tim Burton's gothic nightmare vision of the Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin in a supersized present of an episode. It's bigger and more unwieldy than its predecessor, but no less compelling and terrifying.

Check out the teaser for The Canyon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Face to Face (Siouxie & The Banshees)
All score from Batman Returns by Danny Elfman
Temptation Sensation - Heinz Kiessling

]]> Batman (1989) https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/61 72346daa-aa19-47da-93ec-7e9d142d0558 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Tim Burton's fantastical vision of the Caped Crusader and his dark gothic expressionist world forever changed the superhero genre, and the way blockbusters are made. This episode writer/director of horror short film The Canyon Alex Sosin (@alexsosin4831) joins me to revisit our shared love of the summer of Batmania. 2:14:02 yes <p>Tim Burton's fantastical vision of the Caped Crusader and his dark gothic expressionist world forever changed the superhero genre, and the way blockbusters are made. This episode writer/director of The Canyon horror short film Alex Sosin (@alexsosin4831) joins me to revisit our shared love of the summer of Batmania.</p> <p>Check out the teaser for The Canyon here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA</a></p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content.</p> <p>Musical Credits:<br> Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> All other score from Batman by Danny Elfman </p> batman, michael keaton, jack nicholson, tim burton, horror, gothic, gotham, joker, comics, comic, comic book, comic books, superhero, dc, dc comics, film, movies, 1980s, 80s Tim Burton's fantastical vision of the Caped Crusader and his dark gothic expressionist world forever changed the superhero genre, and the way blockbusters are made. This episode writer/director of The Canyon horror short film Alex Sosin (@alexsosin4831) joins me to revisit our shared love of the summer of Batmania.

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All other score from Batman by Danny Elfman

]]> Tim Burton's fantastical vision of the Caped Crusader and his dark gothic expressionist world forever changed the superhero genre, and the way blockbusters are made. This episode writer/director of The Canyon horror short film Alex Sosin (@alexsosin4831) joins me to revisit our shared love of the summer of Batmania.

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All other score from Batman by Danny Elfman

]]> Calvin and Hobbes https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/50 ee7953fc-2dfc-4fc6-814a-03f687df5de9 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Arguably the greatest comic strip of all time, Bill Watterson's masterpiece Calvin and Hobbes melded artistic mastery, comedic timing, and most of all the profound sense of wonder at the heart of our collective childhoods. Guest Case Aiken of the Certain Point of View podcast networks joins us to go exploring in its timeless wilderness. Yukon Ho! 1:05:10 yes <p>Arguably the greatest comic strip of all time, Bill Watterson's masterpiece Calvin and Hobbes melded artistic mastery, comedic timing, and most of all the profound sense of wonder at the heart of our collective childhoods. Guest Case Aiken of the Certain Point of View podcast network joins us to go exploring in its timeless wilderness. Yukon Ho!</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> Calvin and Hobbes (J.J. Heller)<br> Calvin and Hobbes (Max D) </p> comedy, comic, comic strip, comics, cartoon, cartoons, drawing, watercolor, nostalgia Arguably the greatest comic strip of all time, Bill Watterson's masterpiece Calvin and Hobbes melded artistic mastery, comedic timing, and most of all the profound sense of wonder at the heart of our collective childhoods. Guest Case Aiken of the Certain Point of View podcast network joins us to go exploring in its timeless wilderness. Yukon Ho!

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Calvin and Hobbes (J.J. Heller)
Calvin and Hobbes (Max D)

]]> Arguably the greatest comic strip of all time, Bill Watterson's masterpiece Calvin and Hobbes melded artistic mastery, comedic timing, and most of all the profound sense of wonder at the heart of our collective childhoods. Guest Case Aiken of the Certain Point of View podcast network joins us to go exploring in its timeless wilderness. Yukon Ho!

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Calvin and Hobbes (J.J. Heller)
Calvin and Hobbes (Max D)

]]> The Far Side https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/39 238ebef8-a799-45f4-907c-d1845e03496f Mon, 26 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Farm animals. Cavemen. Aliens. Bugs. These are the canvas on which Gary Larson's The Far Side painted a uniquely heady blend of the mundane and the bizarre. Comedian Joey Clift (@joeytainment) joins us to revisit this highly successful comic strip and how it forever changed the way we look at comedy and ourselves. 1:04:02 yes <p>Farm animals. Cavemen. Aliens. Bugs. These are the canvas on which Gary Larson's The Far Side painted a uniquely heady blend of the mundane and the bizarre. Comedian Joey Clift (@joeytainment) joins us to revisit this highly successful comic strip and how it forever changed the way we look at comedy and ourselves. </p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> Theme from "Tales From The Far Side" by Bill Frisell </p> nostalgia, comics, comic strips, newspapers, nerd, geek, weird, twilight zone, Gary Larson, Calvin & Hobbes, 1980s, 1990s Farm animals. Cavemen. Aliens. Bugs. These are the canvas on which Gary Larson's The Far Side painted a uniquely heady blend of the mundane and the bizarre. Comedian Joey Clift (@joeytainment) joins us to revisit this highly successful comic strip and how it forever changed the way we look at comedy and ourselves.

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Theme from "Tales From The Far Side" by Bill Frisell

]]> Farm animals. Cavemen. Aliens. Bugs. These are the canvas on which Gary Larson's The Far Side painted a uniquely heady blend of the mundane and the bizarre. Comedian Joey Clift (@joeytainment) joins us to revisit this highly successful comic strip and how it forever changed the way we look at comedy and ourselves.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Theme from "Tales From The Far Side" by Bill Frisell

]]> Superman: The Movie https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/34 83392328-e651-4fd5-a9af-d5ec8829b886 Mon, 22 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's special guest Ken Cole (@kenergycole) joining us to discuss the superhero and his movie who set the template for all comic adaptations to come. 1:14:31 yes <p>It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's special guest Ken Cole (@kenergycole) joining us to discuss the superhero and his movie who set the template for all comic adaptations to come. Richard Donner's masterful tone and Christopher Reeve's powerful empathetic performance as Superman brings a legend to life, and you will believe a man can fly. </p> <p>Send feedback up, up, and away to the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content.</p> <p>Also, check out Ken's work at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KenCole" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@KenCole</a>, including KenCast. Finally, if you want a little extra bonus content, download the Lex Luthor episode of our sister show, A Podcast But Evil.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> All other score from Superman: The Movie by John Williams </p> superman, dc, dc comics, comics, comic books, superheroes, batman, christopher reeve, gene hackman, marlon brando, scifi, entertainment, movies, comedy, action It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's special guest Ken Cole (@kenergycole) joining us to discuss the superhero and his movie who set the template for all comic adaptations to come. Richard Donner's masterful tone and Christopher Reeve's powerful empathetic performance as Superman brings a legend to life, and you will believe a man can fly.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All other score from Superman: The Movie by John Williams

]]> It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's special guest Ken Cole (@kenergycole) joining us to discuss the superhero and his movie who set the template for all comic adaptations to come. Richard Donner's masterful tone and Christopher Reeve's powerful empathetic performance as Superman brings a legend to life, and you will believe a man can fly.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All other score from Superman: The Movie by John Williams

]]> Batman: The Animated Series https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/15 a23e27d2-7455-46a0-800e-e05c22626de0 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Guest Rich Baker (@richbakeractor) joins us to shine the bat-signal on Batman: The Animated Series, a seminal piece of melancholy action which is arguably the best work featuring the Dark Knight, and one of the best tv shows period. 1:29:07 yes <p>Guest Rich Baker (@richbakeractor) joins us to shine the bat-signal on Batman: The Animated Series, a seminal piece of melancholy action which is arguably the best work featuring the Dark Knight, and one of the best tv shows period. </p> <p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p> <p>If you have thoughts on BTAS, throw a batarang over to the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> Batman: The Animated Series Theme (Danny Elfman)<br> All other score by Shirley Walker </p> batman, dc, comics, nostalgia, 1990s, kevin conroy, mark hamill, joker, arkham, BTAS, animation, cartoon Guest Rich Baker (@richbakeractor) joins us to shine the bat-signal on Batman: The Animated Series, a seminal piece of melancholy action which is arguably the best work featuring the Dark Knight, and one of the best tv shows period.

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Batman: The Animated Series Theme (Danny Elfman)
All other score by Shirley Walker

]]> Guest Rich Baker (@richbakeractor) joins us to shine the bat-signal on Batman: The Animated Series, a seminal piece of melancholy action which is arguably the best work featuring the Dark Knight, and one of the best tv shows period.

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Batman: The Animated Series Theme (Danny Elfman)
All other score by Shirley Walker

]]> Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/7 befcebee-6874-4f8a-8411-1b34c8136fdb Mon, 14 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Grab a bodacious slice of sewer pizza as comedian Rich Baker joins us to talk about TMNT's 1990 live-action debut. Cowabunga! 1:05:14 yes <p>Grab a bodacious slice of sewer pizza as comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching on instagram) joins us to talk about TMNT's 1990 live-action debut. Cowabunga! </p> <p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> Pizza Power (Bob Bejan, and Godfrey Nelson)<br> Skipping Stones (Bob Bejan, and Godfrey Nelson) </p> teenage mutant ninja turtles, tmnt, image comics, comics, turtles, martial arts, movies, nostalgia, 1990s, comedy Grab a bodacious slice of sewer pizza as comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching on instagram) joins us to talk about TMNT's 1990 live-action debut. Cowabunga!

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Pizza Power (Bob Bejan, and Godfrey Nelson)
Skipping Stones (Bob Bejan, and Godfrey Nelson)

]]> Grab a bodacious slice of sewer pizza as comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching on instagram) joins us to talk about TMNT's 1990 live-action debut. Cowabunga!

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Pizza Power (Bob Bejan, and Godfrey Nelson)
Skipping Stones (Bob Bejan, and Godfrey Nelson)

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