app02 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:09:31 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Marvel” https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/tags/marvel Mon, 27 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", and support us (and get bonus content) at www.patreon.com/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", and support us (and get bonus content) at www.patreon.com/nostalgium. yes nostalgia, 1980s, 80s, 1990s, 90s, movies, tv, television, music, toys, video games, games, nerd, geek Doug Lief djlief@gmail.com Spider-Man https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/207 321efafd-c579-41cc-8249-e4f4c96a7605 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Thwip! Our summer of Sam Raimi continues as we revisit Spider-Man's first outing with Toby Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, and Willem DaFoe bringing the storied web-slinger to high-flying death-defying action. Borrowing lessons learned from Darkman, Sam Raimi's vision for Peter Parker took Marvel's premiere teen crime fighter out of development hell and into franchise heaven. We're joined by podcaster Matt Storm aka Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite) to revisit when Spider-Man's appearance truly was a brand new day. 2:47:24 yes <p>Thwip! Our summer of Sam Raimi continues as we revisit Spider-Man's first outing with Toby Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, and Willem DaFoe bringing the storied web-slinger to high-flying death-defying action. Borrowing lessons learned from Darkman, Sam Raimi's vision for Peter Parker took Marvel's premiere teen crime fighter out of development hell and into franchise heaven. We're joined by podcaster Matt Storm aka Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite - <a href="http://www.djstormageddon.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.djstormageddon.com</a>) to revisit when Spider-Man's appearance truly was a brand new day.</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:<br> Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br> All score from Spider-Man by Danny Elfman<br> Ode to a Superhero - "Weird" Al Yankovic </p> danny elfman, spider man, spiderman, comic book, geek, comics, marvel, mcu, sam raimi, spider-man, stan lee, tobey maguire, willem dafoe, kirsten dunst, comic books, superhero, superheroes Thwip! Our summer of Sam Raimi continues as we revisit Spider-Man's first outing with Toby Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, and Willem DaFoe bringing the storied web-slinger to high-flying death-defying action. Borrowing lessons learned from Darkman, Sam Raimi's vision for Peter Parker took Marvel's premiere teen crime fighter out of development hell and into franchise heaven. We're joined by podcaster Matt Storm aka Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite - www.djstormageddon.com) to revisit when Spider-Man's appearance truly was a brand new day.

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 Spider-Man by Danny Elfman
Ode to a Superhero - "Weird" Al Yankovic

]]> Thwip! Our summer of Sam Raimi continues as we revisit Spider-Man's first outing with Toby Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, and Willem DaFoe bringing the storied web-slinger to high-flying death-defying action. Borrowing lessons learned from Darkman, Sam Raimi's vision for Peter Parker took Marvel's premiere teen crime fighter out of development hell and into franchise heaven. We're joined by podcaster Matt Storm aka Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite - www.djstormageddon.com) to revisit when Spider-Man's appearance truly was a brand new day.

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 Spider-Man by Danny Elfman
Ode to a Superhero - "Weird" Al Yankovic

]]> 2000s Movies: Part 2 https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/102 a556df26-33c9-495b-8715-101246d30d32 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief The second half of the 00s found Hollywood taking fewer big swings, but the ones that connected found an audience hungry for something bigger and better. Our review-crew of Ami Lief, Ryan Merlo, and Tania Newton are back to discuss their nostalgic cinematic memories of 2005 to 2009. 2:47:51 yes <p>The second half of the 00s found Hollywood taking fewer big swings, but the ones that connected found an audience hungry for something bigger and better. Our review-crew of Ami Lief, Ryan Merlo, and Tania Newton are back to discuss their nostalgic cinematic memories of 2005 to 2009.</p> <p>Be sure to check out Ami's beautiful handmade earrings at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo</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> The Dark Knight – Hans Zimmer<br> We’re All In This Together - Matthew Gerrard; Robbie Nevil<br> Mr. and Mrs. Smith - John Powell<br> The Illusionist – Phillip Glass<br> Vicky Cristina Barcelona - Giulia y Los Tellarini<br> The Wedding Date – Blake Neely<br> 500 Days of Summer - Mychael Danna, Rob Simonsen<br> Iron Man – Black Sabbath<br> That’s How You Know – Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz<br> Ratatouille – Michael Giacchino<br> Up – Michael Giacchino<br> Avatar - James Horner<br> Coraline – Bruno Coulais<br> A Good Year - Marc Streitenfeld<br> Stardust - Ilan Eshkeri<br> The Departed – Howard Shore<br> The Blind Side – Carter Burwell<br> Walk Hard – Dewey Cox </p> movie, movies, cinema, film, films, 2000, 2000s, 00s, pixar, disney, scorcese, neil gaiman, coraline, mcu, marvel, the dark knight, dark knight, batman, comedy, comedies, judd apatow, apatow, seth rogen The second half of the 00s found Hollywood taking fewer big swings, but the ones that connected found an audience hungry for something bigger and better. Our review-crew of Ami Lief, Ryan Merlo, and Tania Newton are back to discuss their nostalgic cinematic memories of 2005 to 2009.

Be sure to check out Ami's beautiful handmade earrings at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
The Dark Knight – Hans Zimmer
We’re All In This Together - Matthew Gerrard; Robbie Nevil
Mr. and Mrs. Smith - John Powell
The Illusionist – Phillip Glass
Vicky Cristina Barcelona - Giulia y Los Tellarini
The Wedding Date – Blake Neely
500 Days of Summer - Mychael Danna, Rob Simonsen
Iron Man – Black Sabbath
That’s How You Know – Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz
Ratatouille – Michael Giacchino
Up – Michael Giacchino
Avatar - James Horner
Coraline – Bruno Coulais
A Good Year - Marc Streitenfeld
Stardust - Ilan Eshkeri
The Departed – Howard Shore
The Blind Side – Carter Burwell
Walk Hard – Dewey Cox

]]> The second half of the 00s found Hollywood taking fewer big swings, but the ones that connected found an audience hungry for something bigger and better. Our review-crew of Ami Lief, Ryan Merlo, and Tania Newton are back to discuss their nostalgic cinematic memories of 2005 to 2009.

Be sure to check out Ami's beautiful handmade earrings at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
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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.

Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
The Dark Knight – Hans Zimmer
We’re All In This Together - Matthew Gerrard; Robbie Nevil
Mr. and Mrs. Smith - John Powell
The Illusionist – Phillip Glass
Vicky Cristina Barcelona - Giulia y Los Tellarini
The Wedding Date – Blake Neely
500 Days of Summer - Mychael Danna, Rob Simonsen
Iron Man – Black Sabbath
That’s How You Know – Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz
Ratatouille – Michael Giacchino
Up – Michael Giacchino
Avatar - James Horner
Coraline – Bruno Coulais
A Good Year - Marc Streitenfeld
Stardust - Ilan Eshkeri
The Departed – Howard Shore
The Blind Side – Carter Burwell
Walk Hard – Dewey Cox

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