The Monstrefact: Marvel Comics’ Medusa

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity aversion. Find out how it relates to the Ellsberg paradox, madman theory and the balance of power in our world.See omnystudio.com/liste ... Show More

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe wrestle with their first full-blown snake movie: 1981’s “Venom.” It stars Oliver Reed, Klaus Kinski and a live black mamba snake from the London Zoo. Film historians still debate which was the more difficult actor of the t ... Show More

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of ... Show More

A reading from Liv's new piece on Medusa, from the collection Medusa, New & Ancient Greek Tales, available now from Flame Tree Press.CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would ... Show More

I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the esteemed classicist, mythologist, comedian, writer and broadcaster, Natalie Haynes! The author of eight books, three non-fiction and five fiction, Haynes is hailed for her retellings of ancient myths, and the story of ... Show More

Actor Emma Corrin joins Vogue’s Emma Specter and Hannah Jackson to chat about playing villain Cassandra Nova in Deadpool & Wolverine, their favorite Chappell Roan songs, and going pantless on the red carpet. Also on the podcast, Chioma and our guest hosts chat about Kamala Harris ... Show More

On this week's episode we're covering the resurrection of the 90s X-men cartoon, X-men '97!  This show is so good and Magneto is so yoked.  Also on this episode, Suesie is confounded by Bishop.  Frank drops so much lore, he's basically the Silmarillon.  Intro and outro is Rebel G ... Show More

Coming soon! This spring, the Women of Marvel hosts explore eight of our favorite characters - then and now. How do Marvel heroes stay themselves AND evolve through the decades and across comics, films, games, and more. Captain Peggy Carter got her start on the screens of MARVEL ... Show More

Review the latest in comics and more, plus get breaking X-Men news (1:13:11) as well as hear your questions and comments (1:45:02) on the latest episode of the official Marvel podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

For the first episode of Carol's fourth season, we enter the world of one of her jewellery heroes: Elsa Peretti. Carol has a wide-ranging conversation with Stefano Palumbo, Elsa's former right-hand-man and now custodian of the Peretti legacy.This episode is brought to you by @ful ... Show More

'Shazam: Fury Of The Gods' star Zachary Levi talks tight fitting superhero suits, stunt work with co-star Helen Mirren & what to expect in the action packed sequel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

This week, we’re joined by writer Hector Navarro whose work appears on Nerdist. We detail all of this week's new comics including DEVIL'S REIGN: X-MEN #3, SHANG-CHI #10,X DEATHS OF WOLVERINE #5 and more.Plus, we’re giving out the coveted “Lots of cartwheels and sexy dancing” awar ... Show More