Earth-2.net: The Show

Cover-dated November 1939, Marvel Comics #1 changed the world. With the debuts of The Human Torch and Namor, comic books, radio, television, and movies would never be the same. On this ninth anniversary episode of Earth-2.net: The Show, a slew of hosts come together to celebrate 75 years of the highs and lows of Marvel Entertainment. Listen in to hear conversations about Marvel Comics #1, Tales of Suspense, Grant Morrison, Howard the Duck, and the X-Men cartoons. Plus: Too many surprises to count! Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

The two-part Halloween series concludes with Diary of Fate: John Carthage Entry! Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

One man's greed leads to his doom in Diary of Fate: Peter Drake Entry. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

Continuing their yearly look at the kids shows that shaped them, Kellen Scrivens and Will Ackerman celebrate the 20th anniversary of Gargoyles. Also: crazy theories, mind-blowing revelations, a public service announcement, a connection to another Earth-2.net podcast, and a much smaller retrospective hidden inside. We might not be defenders of the night, but we are fans of Gargoyles. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

While Hannah was generally impressed with New York Comic Con 2014, Dan and Wendee were much less impressed with Boston Comic Con 2014. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

As Mike reads through the October Previews, he explains why there was no September Previews episode, heavily promotes a book, and tries not to cough. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

Monty Python Week sods off with the group's 1973 album The Monty Python Matching Tie and Handkerchief. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

Christian Honore and Tom Hemmings close this week's coverage of Python proper by going over its swan song, The Meaning of Life, as well as the group's ultimate disbanding and the death of Graham Chapman. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

Collaborating for a third time, Christian of Germantown and Ian of Newcastle now turn their attention to a film beloved and banned the world over: Monty Python's Life of Brian. Is it a blasphemous attack on the life and works of Christ, or a bold comedic masterpiece and the creative highpoint of Monty Python? Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

Pandy investigates John Cleese's post-Flying Circus TV series Fawlty Towers. He is joined by newbie to both the show and podcasting: his wife Kelly, who's now the third Wilson on Earth-2.net. They discuss the the show as a whole, its legacy, and look at some of the shocking cultural and societal values on the show. Kelly considers what she would do when faced with a dead body, and Pandy's rose-tinted memories of the Major are crushed. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow? How do you know that someone's a witch? And can you wield supreme executive power if a watery tart throws a sword at you? Join moose-trainer Christian and moose-special-effects artist Pandy as they muse upon these and other moose-related matters raised by Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

And now for something completely different. Forty-five years ago today, a naughty little program aired on BBC1 that would transform the comedic landscape forever: Monty Python's Flying Circus. Kicking off a new weeklong event on Earth-2.net: The Show, Christian Honore teams up with Dan Toland to discuss how they got into the show, the ups and downs of its four seasons, and the six Pythons themselves before each ranks their Top 10 personal favorite sketches. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

It's a new TV season, so Will and TV 101 are back to preview the Fall 2014 line-up. There's some cautious optimism, outright hatred, and genuine enthusiasm. Also, what show is Will's bet for eventual cancellation this year? Tune in to find out! Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

As Captain America and The Thing fight to save humanity in the year 3014, the original Guardians of the Galaxy stop by to lend a hand (Marvel Two-in-One #5). And speaking of lending a hand, Aquaman attempts to save Gotham City by killing 200 people (The Brave and the Bold #114). Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

What happens when Will stops being polite and starts being real? The TV 101 Reality TV episode! We ask the question: is reality TV worth saving? But first, listen as we go through the history of this genre from it's roots to the post-Kardashian wasteland of today. Plus, Will admits to being a bit too much of a fan of yet another thing. What? He didn't come here to make friends. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

In this Earth-2-in-1: Captain America breaks some backs while The Thing punches a lion in the face (Marvel Two-in-One #4), Batman is forced into retirement by the mayor which somehow leads to Wayne Enterprises being held hostage (The Brave and the Bold#113), and the Wundarr "storyline" finally gets puts to rest. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

After answering a voicemail, Mike reads through the August Previews. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

Tired of no one celebrating Earth-2.net: The Show's lifespan, and therefore him by extension, Ian Wilson brings you the biggest Comic Reel-lief ever, charting his contributions to the podcast through the medium of past X-Men film reviews! The segment culminates with a review of X-Men: Days of Future Past. There are clip montages, long words, and personal insights into the evolution of the segment that would become Comic Reel-lief. If you can stand spoilers, and the typical obnoxiousness exuded by the host, then strap in for some British Broadcasting, inCorporatin' Marvel's Magnificent Mutants! And Storm. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

Despite some ironic sleepiness from one of the hosts, Hey, Gurlfriend is back with a look at the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, as well as its many versions. This includes its multiple written forms, an animated film, and an in-depth review of the most recent adaptation: Maleficent. Also, there are many incorrect words, discussions of fairy tale princes needing to accept that no means no, and a look ahead to future segments that Disney is forcing upon the hosts. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.

While reading through the July Previews, Mike creates a drinking game, calls back to an episode from eight years ago, and embarrasses himself to no end. Please visit http://www.patreon.com/earth_2.