Kicks and Comics Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Produced by BG Media Group, Kicks and Comics is an Austin-based podcast at that intersection of sneaker heads and comic fans. Covering pop culture, film, art design and overall nerdiness! Join hosts The82ndastronaut and Marco as they prove one episode at a time, that not all superheroes wear capes, some wear Air Jordans!
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The 82nd Astronaut sits down with author KC Jones to discuss horror movies, writing, and Jones' terrifying horror novel Black Tide.
The 82nd Astronaut sits down with writer and author Kim Taylor-Foster to talk about horror films, trading Bill & Ted quotes with Keanu Reeves and why Die Hard is definitely a Christmas movie!
Time Paradoxes, alien invasions and Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly! This episode the 82nd Astronaut and Marco discuss the nostalgia heavy, easter egg filled "What If" movie that is the Flash!
Being a kid of the 80s, the 82nd Astronaut spent many nights watching shows like Unsolved Mysteries, In Search Of and Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. Scared out of his mind he would later go to sleep and hope that whatever lived in his closet or was waiting outside his window wouldn't drag him from his bed never to be heard from again. This is why podcasts like Crackpot fascinate him well into his adulthood. That being said join us this week as we talk to the fine gentlemen of Crackpot podcast.
The dog days of summer has the Kicks & Comics crew reminiscing about the sports films that bring a smile to their face, inspire them or makes them want to yell at people that WRESTLING IS NOT FAKE! Join us won't you as we discuss the top 5 sports films of all time subject to change
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco rap about the shoe that started it all and the film that tells that story, the Ben Affleck directed film "Air." With a star studded cast featuring Chris Tucker, Viola Davis, Matt Damon and Jason Bateman, Air tells the story about how a shoe became THE shoe.
The 82nd Astronaut sits down with author, professor and film critic Alison Macor to talk about her book "Chainsaws, Slackers & Spy Kids: 30 Years of Filmmaking in Austin, Texas", her thoughts on SXSW and the future of film making in the Lone Star State.
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco take a walk amongst the Fireflys to talk about the hit HBO Max show, "The Last Of Us" with a quick stop into the Multiverse to share a somewhat hot take of Everything Everywhere All at Once.
The 82nd Astronaut & Marco talk about the giant trash heap that was Black Adam, some of their favorite sneaker pick ups from 2022 and a look into what is coming up in the world of sneakers, film and pop culture that they are anticipating.
To start out 2023 on a positive note the 82nd Astronaut sits down with his friend, motivational speaker Brandi Herdzina. Brandi talks about talking time for yourself, realizing that life is a marathon not a sprint, and remembering your why and re-igniting the passion in whatever you do whether it be creative or in corporate life. This is a bit of a tangent from what we regularly talk about on Kicks & Comics but an important conversation with an incredible person that I wanted to share with the world. You can read more about Brandi and her phenomenal work on her website https://brandiherdzina.com/
The 82nd Astronaut sits down with former senior writer at Wired magazine and author of three books Brian Raftery, to talk about his fantastic book "Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen." Listen in on what got Brian into writing about films, what his top 3 favorite movies of this year were and how Deep Blue Sea is an underrated gem that deserves a, for the lack of a better phrase, deeper look.
The 82nd Astronaut sits down with Allee Beatty, gallery director for West Chelsea Contemporary in Austin Texas. Allee goes in depth on the artists they have featured from SAMO to Blek Le Rat to Bansky as well as old masters such as Salvador Dali. Allee also shares how art collectors from novice to the more seasoned can come to West Chelsea Contemporary and find pieces they can add to their collection that evoke emotion and meaning but are also sound financial investments.
Great Scott there is a new hero on our block! The Kicks & Comics crew travel back to the 90s to talk about 90s TV, music and "Where in the World is Carmen San Diego" and how it all coalesced into the superhero comedy movie that was Blankman!
Marco & the 82nd Astronaut sharpen their weapons, slather on mud and delve into the jungle, plains, cities and other planets that make up the Predator Franchise with an emphasis on the new hit Hulu movie, Prey.
On the heels of the release of their new EP "Mellow", available on Bandcamp, Daniel Watters of the band The Watters sits down with the 82nd Astronaut to talk about his musical upbringing, the creative song writing process and seeing weird things in the night sky.
Sneaker photographer and teacher Andy Dutton, ad_sneaks on Instagram, takes time to talk about his sneaker photography, the hype around the Air Jordan 2 and how Steve Francis' signature shoes were hot garbage back in the day.
The Kicks & Comics Crew travels to the Upside Down to talk conspiracy theories, alternate dimensions and the hit Netflix show, Stranger Things. Spoilers for Season 4 of Stranger Things appear in the corner of the room and seep into the Hive Mind so you have been warned.
Celebrate Independence Day by joining us in a dive into the Multiverse of Madness. Spoilers abound as we talk Sam Raimi, horror and left over set pieces from Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man.
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The 82nd Astronaut runs down the recent news about places like Nike and Marcus Jordan (Trophy Club Owner and Michael Jordan's son) being accused of back dooring their shoes to various sneaker resellers. He also reviews his latest purchase, the collaboration between Billionaire Boys Club, Adidas, and Reebok, the InstaPump Fury Boost.
Magic mushrooms, Earthworms in spacesuits, LCD screens and late nights trying to beat the Big Boss. This week Roly Dizzle joins the Kicks & Comics crew to talk about 90s video games.
For our first ever outside recording we sit down with 4th generation Austinite and friend of the show Jose Velasquez. We talk about growing up broke and only getting one pair of shows each year. What music influences us, in Jose's case Tupac and WHAM of all things. Our love for the show Scrubs and our striving to be better neighbors and human beings in general. This is a very Austin, Texas centric episode as Jose discusses his announcement to run for the District 3 seat on Austin's City Council.
Marco does a fantastic job of defending Spider Man: No Way Home, a film that the 82nd Astronaut had a Thanos sized seething hatred for. Join us as we talk the OG Spider-Man films, the Holland verse Spider-Man films and a tangent into the "Slap Heard Around The World."
On our latest episode we talk to Alex Wong author or “Cover Story.” Join us a we discuss comics, trash sneakers, refusing to wear Nikes for a year, and of course his fantastic book. You can find "Cover Story: The NBA and Modern Basketball As Told Through Its Most Iconic Magazine Covers" at all your favorite book stores and e-retailers.
ATL's finest The GrailSeekers join the Kicks & Comics Crew to discuss the most anticipated film of 2022, The Batman. Grab you black eye liner, put on The Cure and make sure all your hair is in your face as we take a drive into the seedy corrupt cesspool that is Gotham City
Before Steve Rogers was given the super soldier serum to be transformed into Captain America 8 black soldiers were experimented on first to ensure the serum would be a success. This is the story that the 82nd Astronaut is reviewing today, Truth: Red, White & Black. Join us as we take a look into this fictional story as well as several all too real and disturbing tales of human experimentation of people by the governments they are told to trust.
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The 82nd Astronaut chronicles his first attempt at restoring yellowed Air Jordan sneaker soles back to their icy glory. The forecast for this episode is CHILLY.
1999 was an incredible year in film. Several were released that year that dealt with reality and our perception of it. Of those releases, Fight Club seemed to catch the cultural zeitgeist with memorable scenes, quotable lines and a twist that would make Rod Serling proud. In this episode we mine the depths of Fight Club and discuss what it meant to us in 1999 and if it holds up 22 years later.
The 82nd Astronaut, Marco and Roly Dizzle follow the white rabbit into the latest installment of The Matrix franchise for the first episode of Kicks & Comics of 2022. Will they take the Red Pill and help Neo reunite with Trinity or tell the "suits" at Warner Bros to shove this film up their collective...?
Senior Entertainment Weekly writer and all around funny and great person Clark Collis sits down with the 82nd Astronaut and Marco to talk about his new book "You've Got Read On You: How Shaun of the Dead was brought to life." This wouldn't be a Kicks & Comics episode without going off into tangents about Judge Dredd, Jon Hamm's shortest interview and scaring the pants off of tourists at a wax museum.
The Kicks & Comics crew gets a little topical and talks about Nike's decision to postpone the latest Air Max Scott collaboration and Marco gives us a view into his first foray into sneaker customization.
The 82nd Astronaut is joined in this episode by his brother Roly Dizzle to discuss the latest installment in the Bond franchise "No Time To Die." Secret agent shenanigans and tangents ricochet around as we look on Daniel Craig's Bond, the Bonds that came before and the possible future on the franchise.
Have you ever wondered What If...the Kick & Comics duo could stay on topic? Well us as well and if you followed us this far this is not the episode where that happens. Join Marco & the 82nd Astronaut as we dive head first into the Multiverse and review the Disney Plus series What If...
The 82nd Astronaut shares a little knowledge on how to best store, clean and keep your kicks as crispy as possible in this week's episode.
During his rookie year Michael Jordan wore the mid version of the Air Jordan 1, yet in recent memory the Air Jordan 1 has been the target of jokes and hate by some in the sneaker community. This week Marco aka The Career Underachiever weighs in on this debate.
Inspired by the new FX/Hulu adaptation of "Y The Last Man" the 82nd Astronaut decided to revisit the comic book series that inspired it by reading the new DC Black Compendium of the same name. Join us as we trek down the empty city streets with Yorick, Agent 355, Dr. Mann and the poo flinging monkey Ampersand.
The 82nd Astronaut documents his first expedition into knock off sneakers by reviewing and comparing the Rocawear Henry High to the Air Jordan I. Bought on Wally Martinez dot com the Rocawear Henry High certainly looks like an Air Jordan 1 visually but can it pass for one at a closer inspection? Download and find out.
Each Saturday morning we line up digitally for a chance to get the latest sneaker and in most cases we are frustrated by failure. No one seems immune to this and big companies like Nike do very little to remedy the situation. Join us this week as we declare that sneaker collecting culture is dead.
What does a giant starfish, rats and full frontal male nudity have in common? Why they all have a starring role in 2021's The Suicide Squad. Join the 82nd Astronaut and new co-host The Career Underachiever as we take a somewhat jumbled dive down the chocolate starfish shaped rabbit hole of HBO Max and DC Comics newest release.
Inspired by the Team USA skate team the 82nd Astronaut copped a fairly cool pair of Nike SB kicks. Join us a we take a look at this newest addition to the Nike SB line.
"When there is no more room in hell, the dead shall walk the Earth." Such an ominous quote from a great film franchise is what George A. Romero's legacy will be to film and pop culture. Continuing with that legacy "The Living Dead" was released in August 2020. This 654 page tome follows the story of different characters as they navigate the ghoul, then zombie apocalypse in the first months and years beyond. Join the 82nd Astronaut as he gives his thoughts and recommendations on this book.
What do Tom Hiddleston, a helicopter and Hellboy have in common? Well if you watched the Disney+ show Loki you know and if you listen to this episode of Kicks & Comics you will find out how we somehow involved HellBoy in the mix.
"It has begun." Those three words ushered in a tournament that held the fate of all mankind. MORTAL KOMBAT! This episode join the Kicks & Comics Duo as we dive into the Mortal Kombat video game series, film franchise and the French treasure that is Christopher Lambert.
Oh Netflix, sometimes you put out fantastic content and sometimes you put out shows like Jupiter's Legacy. Now if that doesn't give away what Marco and the 82nd Astronaut thought about this show I don't know what does. Join us for this mini review of the latest installment into the live action superhero genre.
An uncanny, astonishing, amazing and adjective less podcast comes straight for your genes as the Kicks & Comics crew welcome Justin and Alicia of "The X-Wife Podcast" to geek out over all things X-men! Flatscans beware as we take a fairly deep dive into the X-men Mythos.
82nd Astronaut here coming to you with a review of Zion Williamson's first signature shoe, the Jordan Zion 1. I happened to snag this pair from Dick's Sporting goods which believe it or not has a lot of fire shoes on their website as well as their physical store. Go check them out the next time you inevitably get an L on the SNRKS app.
The 82nd Astronaut and Laugh....we mean Marco talk about the hit Disney+ series WandaVision and Capt...sorry Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Spoilers abound as we give an series overview and thoughts on where these series will lead the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole. Thanks as always for giving us a spin on your podcast rotation!
This week we welcome two genuine ATLiens, The Grail Seekers! We planned on talking about the Dark Phoenix but as is our modus operandi we go down a tangent road we like to call Tangent Road. Join us as we talk about Zorro (kind of) the X-men, WandaVision and Falcon and The Winter Soldier and much more!
Never underestimate the power of fandom because after years of denying its existence Warner Brothers has finally released the version of the Justice League we have been wanting to see. Gone are the gratuitous butt shots and jokes that fall flat and back are decent character development and Superman's face in all it's non CGI glory!
Complex Sneaker of the Year contributor, sneaker blogger and Eastbay brand ambassador Drew Hammell aka Nike Stories on IG stops by this week to chat with the Kicks & Comics Crew. Drew gets into his love of vintage Nike apparel, specifically the Andre Agassi line, his search for the perfect Japanese denim fits, and his work with Complex, Jordan Brand and Esquire.
Happy 2021 y'all! Marco and the 82nd Astronaut invade your podcast rotation with their review on WW84. Put your New Year's resolutions aside and procrastinate a little longer as we give our 84 cents on what looked like a promising entry into the DC film canon but turned out to be somewhat less than that. Thank you for giving us your time in 2020. We look to give you all some cool content in 2021!
Much like the Yeti or his North American cousin the Sasquatch, The New Mutants movie was thought to be an urban legend to only be spoken of in hushed tones amongst the dusty $1 bins in comic book shops across the globe. Now after much delay the movie was finally released and we got the opportunity to sit down to talk about it. Please excuse the last minute or so as some audio gnomes hit and the sound got a bit distorted. Thanks again for downloading our little podcast and giving us a listen!
Sometimes super heroes don't act so super. Billy Butcher knows this and is on a one man mission to eradicate all "Supes." Sometimes it takes more than one person to get the job done so Butcher creates a team of like minded individuals to help him out. Frenchie, Mother's Milk, Kimiko and Wee Hughie along with Butcher make up The Boys. Join us as we run down season one and two of Amazon Prime's diabolical hit series.
Ever since 1994's hit superhero movie BlankMan, Hollywood has been desperately trying to replicate the formula of making a movie about superheroes or people with super powers that doesn't come from the pages of a well known comic book with varying degrees of success. Today we discuss that questionable attempt with 2020's Netflix original Project Power as well as diving into some other non MCU/DCEU films.
Oh my, how quickly a year goes by! October of 2019 we started this podcast with no real expectations but we sincerely cannot believe what the last 12 months have brought. Interviews we never thought possible and guests that have been so gracious to share their time with us. Even through a pandemic we have continued to push and try and provide you with some entertaining content to hopefully let you escape for a little bit from the uncertainty we are currently in, and we cannot express how grateful we are to each and every person who has hit play on our little podcast. We hope that the next 12 months will be just as great if not better, and we could not be more exited to share this interview with you to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. The guys from The SNKR Truck a 501 (c)(3)non profit organization based in the Austin area are helping the less fortunate one pair of shoes at a time, took some time out of their busy schedules to sit down and chat with us about their vision and passion for helping others. Give it a listen and check out their website (https://thesnkrtruck.org/) and see how you can help them reach their goal of giving back 500 pair of shoes to those in need by the end of this year. Believe us when we say Soupy and Arthur have bright futures ahead of them and they are going to change the world one pair at a time!
Nothing can be more disconcerting than walking into a space that you know you don't fit in. It gets downright frightening when that space is filled with racist skinheads out to kill you in order to cover up a murder. In this episode the 82nd Astronaut and Marco discuss the 2015 thiller/horror movie "Green Room." You will never look at Sir Patrick Stewart or duct tape the same again.
Sneaker restorer extraordinaire Alex aka Flippin Kickz sits down to talk his craft and drops some free game on how to keep your kicks as crispy as possible. Please go check out his IG and YouTube page for all his latest shoe restoration projects and tips.
The leaves are changing and the morning air is getting a little more crisp....well not in Texas per say but perhaps in your neck of the woods. Today the 82nd Astronaut and Marco talk about some recent kick pick ups and what shoes they are looking forward to in the Fall.
Nothing made a trip to the local grocery store more complete than to find a new issue of Slam waiting for Marco and the 82nd Astronaut back in the mid 90s. Slam also spawned the still high coveted "Kicks" spin off magazine and the less than remembered HardBall baseball mag. Join us as we talk Slam a Da Month, Kicks of the Month and all things 90s b ball in today's episode. Thanks again for listening!
OutKast, T.I., Ludacris, and Killer Mike are all luminaries of Atlanta but one that needs to be added to that list is Schlub Runner. Mr. Runner did us the pleasure of talking about raw vs slabbed comics, sports card collecting and why he doesn't hate a certain player from UNC.
It is always cool to meet someone whose work you admire. It downright surreal when that person decides to sit down and have a conversation with you about it. The 82nd Astronaut and Marco got that opportunity when 3 time New York Times Bestseller, the first Mexican to ever do that mind you, Mr. Shea Serrano took time out of his schedule to talk sneakers, comics, Scrubs, and other things. We couldn’t be more excited or grateful to have recorded this episode and are stoked to get to share it with you all.
The Kicks and Comics Dynamic Duo have a chat with That Texas Blood author Chris Condon. Small town living gets a big time spotlight in a series that is so well written and drawn you can actually taste the dirt that Sheriff Joe Bob Coates is driving down while making his daily rounds. The second printing of issue #1 is out on shelves now and Issue #2 comes out July 29th.
In a time of darkness and uncertainty the 82nd Astronaut and Marco have decided to take you back to a simpler time and remind you that "Goonies never say die!" This week we talk about Marco's favorite film of all time, The Goonies! Thank you as always for your support and listenership.
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco discuss the penultimate and ultimate episode of the ESPN documentary "The Last Dance." A huge thank you for getting us past 1000 plays! We hope you will be with us for 1000 more!
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco recap episodes 5-8 of the ESPN documentary "The Last Dance" and stay surprisingly on topic....for the most part. Join us as we also talk about the drive of current NBA players, restarting the NBA and how Nana becoming the Queen of Elmcroft. Thank you as always for listening!
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco emerge from quarantine to discuss the first four episodes of the ESPN documentary "The Last Dance." This wouldn't be a Kicks & Comics episode if the conversation did not diverge into other subjects such as playing in empty stadiums, watching wrestling naked and Jason Kidd. Let us help you pass the time as you wash your hands for the 72nd time today. Also while you are at it please go check out www.thehappybeanproject.com and buy some of their coffee while helping out a great cause.
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco discuss the action figures and toys they grew up with in this episode. Join us as we walk down memory lane and reminisce of a time where rated R movies had action figures you could buy at the grocery store. Thank you as always for giving us a listen and stay safe and healthy out there!
Come with the 82nd Astronaut and Marco as they step through the door of imagination and travel deep within the 5th dimension to review 4 episodes of the 82nd Astronaut's favorite show of all, The Twilight Zone. This episode is brought to you by Pop Soap. Please visit www.popsoapshop.com to view their all Vegan handmade body products.
Hunkered down deep within the heart of Austin, the 82nd Astronaut and Marco discuss the global stopping pandemic causing by COVID-19. Unlike SARS, H1N1 or MERS this virus has sunk it's teeth into humanity and is slow to let go. Join us as we give our thoughts and hopes regarding this unprecedented event. This episode is sponsored by Tia Maria Salsa. Made in Houston by a badass Latina Entrepreneur, Wife and Mom. Tia Maria is available to cover all your salsa needs. Visit TiaMariaSalsa.com for more information.
The Dynamic Duo return with Episode 1 of Season 2! This episode features life changing news as well as review of Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey. This would not be a Kicks and Comics episode if tangents did not abound so the 82nd Astronaut and Marco discuss the 2020 NBA All Star game as well as the controversial Houston Asterisks..um we meant Astros.
There are moments in life that happen and it seems as if the whole world stops and pays attention. Sunday January 26th 2020 was one of those days. Sadly nine people aboard a helicopter in Southern California bound for an afternoon basketball tournament lost their lives in a devastating crash. Among the 9 who lost their lives were NBA great Kobe Bryant and his daughter future WNBA great Gigi Bryant. When the news broke there was a collective breath hold for the news to be unsubstantiated and for it to be the next great internet hoax, unfortunately the news was true and the world collectively mourned. Originally the guys intended for Season 2 to start differently and planned on recording an episode about the exciting things to come in 2020, we decided together to pivot and do what we do best and go on a tangent and reflect on the life of Kobe Bryant. Please join us in remembering a NBA legend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the families impacted by this tragedy. RIP Mamba...
The 82nd Astronaut, Marco and AJ sit down with Texas Humor Founder Jay B Sauceda to talk all things Texas. Come join us for the final episode of the 2019 and season one of Kicks and Comics!
Marco gushes fondly over a movie he calls on par with Gone With the Wind and The Godfather. Meanwhile the 82nd Astronaut is second guessing all of his life choices mainly starting a podcast with such a questionable movie critic.
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco share their love for...no their admiration for...their...nope I cannot lie. Marco and the 82nd Astronaut tear the DCEU a new one but in the kindest way possible.
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco discuss the reason why most people got into the shoe game, Michael Jeffery Jordan aka Air Jordan aka The Jumpman.
Kicks & Comics first book club episode wherein the Dynamic Duo discuss the classic DC Comics Elseworld tale Kingdom Come. A mini Frozen 2 review may or may not be sprinkled throughout the episode so if comics aren't your bag perhaps Disney animation is.
The Skynet Computer Overlord allows the 82nd Astronaut, Marco and special guest Rol Dizzle discuss the Terminator Franchise. Spoilers, audio gremlins and Major League Baseball talk abound. This is Johnson Connor and you are the Resistance!
MAGIK Supply located in the Domain in Austin, Texas may appear to the casual outsider to be just another apparel boutique. However once you step inside and truly explore it for yourself, you will quickly come to realize it is so much more! This week the Kicks and Comics Duo accompanied by BG Media Founder AJ Bingham sit down with King and Dyna Magik to discuss their mission, their passions and how it and they all came together to create MAGIK Supply . It wouldn't be a Kicks and Comics episode if tangents didn't abound. So come along for the ride and learn a little something about one of Austin's local gems.
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco pop some corn and discuss superhero cinema with a heavy focus on the MCU. Fingers crossed Leo DiCaprio listens to this and signs on to play Namor.
In this inaugural spooktacular episode the 82nd Astronaut and Marco talk all things spooky. From the Mexican horror folklore they were told as kids, to the sketchy Air BnBs Marco stays at while on the road. As always tangents haunt the air and possess this episode. So dim the lights and get ready for a fun jaunt into the scary.
In this weeks episode of Kicks and Comics the guys discuss their top 5 sneakers and a variety of other topics, as always tangents abound!
82nd Astronaut and Marco view and discuss Joker. Spoilers abound in yet another tangent filled episode where wrestling, scoliosis tests and tai chi are all fair game in the city of Gotham.
The beginning, two friends based out of Austin, TX catching up and discussing their love of sneakers, comics, pop culture and general nerdieness. With regular tangents and discussions of a variety of topics. Brought to you by BG Media. Follow their story on IG @kicksandcomics
In episode 2 the guys discuss their histories with Comic Books. Marco's mothers questionable parenting (kidding) as we dive into his hormonal comic book choices as a young adolescent. The8ndastronauts appreciation for all that is comic book fandom, and sneaking into Marco's brothers room to raid his stash of .... Comic Books (get your head out of the gutters guys)