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There are big plans afoot! Jon heard a podcast idea from Howie Weingarten so good it will shake the foundation of "Caffeinated Comics" itself! Stay tuned for all the details in the next episode. Plus, disappointing Super Bowl ads, a Batman creator steps on Jon's legacy, and pinning all hopes on Ryan Reynolds. [Ep370]

In the age of social media is anyone worth admiring? Jon and Elliott meet face to face to discuss how to forgive franchises when they turn, keeping politics out of anything, and hating the creators of the things we love. Plus, ageism in comics, skipping "Ghostbusters" and exploring brandy. [Ep369]

Jon drops in for a quick podcast when life gets in the way. Jon's son went into the hospital for a routine surgery that felt anything but routine. Jon discusses how Ben is doing now, the calming power of Adam West, and why geek culture is meant to be a distraction, not a stress. [Ep368]

Marvel releases an entire streaming series in one day about a D level character while the brand is on decline.So why watch it? Jon and Elliott discuss the return to form for the Netflix Marvel style series, how multiple differentiations keep it from being preachy and why the entire MCU needs to revolve around the Kingpin. Plus, the new Indiana Jones video game, the new, new Doctor Who companion, and the persistent wattage of Adam West. [Ep367]

2023 shook up the collecting world and Mike Caplan is here to make sense of it. The owner of "Mr. Wayne's Pop Culture Collectibles has a long talk with Jon about the gateway drug of  Funko Pops, how inflation is causing a move to higher-end collectibles and whether there is a ceiling for the prices collectors will pay for something they really want. Plus, podcasting in -11 degrees. [Ep366]

Howie Weingarten is a die-hard Godzilla fan and has good reasons to be elated and angry. Jon and Howie discuss how the latest Japanese version of Godzilla may be the best iteration since the 50s. Also, why he hates hates hates the new Apple TV series "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters". [Ep364]

Everybody hated 2023 and Jon hates that. In a quick minisode, he goes over what he loved about 2023, and it's more than just "Picard: Season 3". Want to add your thoughts? Send a comment to https://www.facebook.com/CaffeinatedComics [Ep364]

In the midst of layoffs from one of the biggest American toy companies, Jon discusses what went right this year with Captain Toy himself! Michael Crawford runs down his personal Top 10 of 2023, how inflation and experience shapes a collection, and why Mezco is taking up so much of his time. Plus, knowing when to be a completist on a line and knowing when to get out.  [Ep363]

The comics market is changing and everyone has their own reason why. Jon and Elliott pore over the social media firestorm over the different ideas comic creators, retailers and fans have for falling comic book sales. From inflation to the end of periodicals to good old finger pointing, every excuse will be examined and dismissed. Plus, loving Mark Waid, feeling conflicted about Joss Whedon and arguing over what makes an argument. [Ep362]

It's Doctor Who's birthday and the BBC are celebrating with a soft reboot! Jon talks to JB Anderton, the host of the podcast "Doctor Who Gives a F*ck" on whether the Doctor is worth caring about again. Plus, breaking continuity, how David Tennant plays the Doctor today and why the long running sci-fi series is actually a magic trick. [Ep361]

"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" has arrived on Disney Plus and it's brought a new documentary on Harrison Ford with it. Jon and Elliott discuss what the doc covers (and doesn't), how we can get to know the enigmatic Harrison Ford and how Disney Plus can save the reputation of the final Indy film. Plus, unstable digital libraries, the year of old men, and not being able to contain ourselves about "Doctor Who". [Ep360]

Jon and Howie Weingarten took the holiday weekend to cram in as many "Mystery Science Theater 3000" level movies as possible. Some were amazing, some were painful and some were unwatchable. But if they were all bad, what's the difference? Jon and Howie discuss the difference in tone and how the filmmakers sense of fun translates to an audience, even if the execution stinks. Plus, how much does nostalgia play into reviewing old movies, the FOMO of rotten movies, and why we return to franchises over and over again. [Ep359]