Matt Spectro Thru The Multiverse: Recent Episodes
Matt Spectro
Welcome to the podcast of comic book animation. Every week join Matt Spectro as he teams up with a special guest to watch and review animation based on a comic book. Everything from the Golden Age to the Modern Age!! No controversy just fun!!!
Its new episode day! We have a stacked episode as I'm joined by an all-female panel! Emily, Nat and Daphne are back! We go back to 1969 to talk the classic Scooby Doo cartoon "Go Away Ghost Ship" The classic episode of the Mystery Gangs encounter with the ghost of Red Beard! Join us for such topics of the multi-generational appeal of the Scooby gang, how does Mystery Inc make money, the dated live action film, educating the girls on Americas Top 40 and if Daphne is named after the cartoon character! All this and more and the girls and i walk the plank with the Scooby gang.....in cartoon form!
Its time for a new episode!! Joining us once again is my pal Robbie Sherman!! We go back to 1995 to talk the Fantastic Four and Daredevil as we watch the episode "And a Blind Man Shall Lead Them" Based on the classic FF comic book of the same day by the legends Jack Kirby and Stan Lee! This 90s cartoon that has both been lambasted and praised as the 2nd season adjusted to more straightforward comic to cartoon storylines. Join us for such discussions as who really deserves the credit for the FF origins, great one liners from the Thing, Daredevils red costume, is Dr Doom a Broadway fan and a Sex and the City reference! All this and more as we talk the man without fear teamed with the first family of Marvel ....... in cartoon form.
It's here!!! Matt Spectro and the Multiverse official 150th episode! Hard to believe its been over 5 years and 150 episodes. We welcome the guest from my very first episode Travis. The very first episode we talked Superman so naturally we once again talk the Man of Steel!! We go back to 2004 for the Justice League Unlimited episode "For the Man Who has Everything" The classic Alan Moore/Dave Gibbons Superman story adapted into a cartoon. Join us for such topic as is this the greatest comic adapted story of all time, Alan Moore actually letting his name being attached to something, the so-called controversies of the DCAU, the greatness of Superman, Pré-crisis Superman and a Friends reference!! All this and more as we watch and talk for the Podcast that has everything for the 150th time......in cartoon form
Believe it or not it's finally here! 5 years ago, I started this podcast and now we celebrate. I'm joined by the guest from my most popular podcast of all time!! Batman expert and co-host of the Golden Geeks podcast Jamie Jamitkowski!! And what better way to celebrate, but to talk possibly the greatest Dark Knight films Batman: Mask of the Phantasm!!! Join us for such topics as Batman trivia, things you don't normally see in a cartoon, are there no new stories to tell, The Alfred meme and is Jamie truly the greatest guest in Multiverse History!! Bonus we give details on how you can win a special Matt Spectro give away!!! Thanks for 5 years everyone give a listen and celebrate with us.....in cartoon form!
Its new episode day!! As we continue our 5-year anniversary celebration I'm joined by the guest from my 2nd most popular episode ever!! Frequent guest Keith and Michael join me as we go back to 1988 for the Police Academy the Series episode "Little Zed and Big Bertha" Warning this episode gets a little risqué as we discuss a sleazy Rated R comedy turned into a children's cartoon. We hit such topics as bad reviews, the trend of R rated films turned into children's entertainment, the artistic merit of low brow humor, and Bobcat Goldthwait!! All this and more as we jumped into police work... in cartoon form!
It's time for another new episode!! We continue our celebration of 5 years of Podcasting as the guest from of my 3rd all time most listened to episode Dave Walker returns!! We're talking about everyone's favorite pint sized hero The Atom!! We go back to 2011 for the Brave & the Bold episode " Sword of the Atom!! Join us for discussions as was the Atom an idea stolen from superfans, Ray Palmer in live action, if legacy heroes work or not, shrinking hero trivia and the genius of this cartoon's version of Aquaman!! All this and more as everyone gets smaller...in cartoon form!!
We continue the 5-year celebration of Matt Spectro Thru the Multiverse! This episode we bring back the guest from my 4th most popular episode Francis to discuss his favorite hero Iron Man! We go back to 2014 to talk the dvd animation film Iron Man/Capt America Heroes United!! Join us for such topics of the history and many different approaches to Tony Strak, why modern writers don't seem to know how to write him, our favorite armors, Shell heads appeal to the ladies and Hulk loving beans! All this and more as we watch and talk this somewhat clunky expansion of the MCU... in cartoon form!
It's time for a brand-new episode!!! This is the kickoff episode of my 5-year celebration of Matt Spectro Thru the Multiverse! Who better to kick of the occasion then my lovely wife Jaime. She's a big fan of K-pop so naturally we're talking the recent phenomenon K-pop Demon Hunters!! We go over such topics of her love of K-Pop and Kdramas, which is the best song from the film, and how much she takes an interest in her husband's nerd hobby! All this and so much more as we kick off the Anniversary with Huntrix the Kpop sensation.... in cartoon form!!!
Its time for another new episode!!! This time Antoine joins the podcast as we talk Black Panther!! We do a dive into not only his history, but we also talked his first animated appearance! We go back to 1995 for the episode of the Fantastic Four "Prey of the Black Panther" Joins us as we go into such topics of Antoines personal projects. the comic history of Black Panters, previous representation of black characters in comics, the greatness of Keith David and great one liners from the ever lovin blue eyed Thing!! All this and more as we celebrate the king of Wakanda...in cartoon form!
This episode is a first in Multiverse History!!! The first ever crossover episode of the podcast! Im joined by Shane of What's Shakin with Shaner podcast as we talk Scooby Doo!! This is Part 1 as we continue to talk to The Mystery Gang on an episode of his Podcast as well for Part 2! You need to listen to both to get the whole story!! Part 1 we go back to 1970 for the Scooby Doo Where Are You episode "Jeepers it's the Creeper" Widely regarded as one of the greatest Scooby episodes ever! Join us for such topics as just what made this cartoon multigenerational, Archie's influence on Scooby Doo, eating corn like a typewriter and bizarre songs about Ostriches!! A this and more for this special crossover episode that you'll want to hear both parts...in cartoon form!
Its time for another exciting new episode!! He's slowly becoming a show regular! Hes a host of multiple podcasts as well as the guest on my 2nd most popular episode of all time Keith joins the Multiverse! We go back to 1988 for the very first animated version of Robocop! The episode from the Marvel Action Universe "Crimewave" Keith and i discuss the bizarre trend of Rated R films getting kids cartoons, the greatness of the Robocop film. was this just a cheap way to sell toys and the connection to the X-men! All this and more as we discuss everyone's favorite cyborg supercop....in cartoon form!
Its 2026 and time for a brand-new episode of the Multiverse!!! This week my brother Marc joins the show as we go back to the 70s for the animated The Lion,The Witch and the Wardrobe!!!!The first and only animated adaptation of the CS Lewis fantasy classic! Join us for such topics as why Marc chose this topic despite his indifference toward fantasy fiction, the LOTR connection, beavers wearing aprons and the passion of the White Witch!!!! So join us to kick off another exciting year and journey with us to Narnia ,,,,,,, in cartoon form!!!
Merry Christmas everyone!! Not only is it the Christmas episode, but it's also the final episode of 2025!! It was a lean year but we're wrapping it up with a bang. My pal Mark joins the Multiverse for the very first time as we go back to 1985 for the very first episode of Hulk Hogans Rock N Wrestling. Join us as we watch "The Junkyard 500" and Junkenstein" A nostalgia fueled good time as we talk our youngest memories of pro wrestling, Hulkamania, action figures, bizarre live action segments and Mean Gene smoking a stogie. All this as we discuss Holiday hijinks and headlocks...in cartoon form.
It's time for a new episode and we've got a big one! I'm joined by the biggest panel in the history of the Multiverse! Dave,Franny,Jordan and the 2 Mikes join me as we travel back to 1977 for the animated television movie the Hobbit!! Total chaos as 6 people go back to Middle Earth for the Rankin and Bass classic. Despite my panel being ill-prepared we have a lot of fun! Join us for such chats as who's the biggest jerk in this film. would Tolkien actually like this adaptation, comparisons to the Peter Jackson films, bizarre elf creative choices and does my panel even know what they're watching?!? All this and more as we journey to the Lonely Mountain..... in cartoon form.
It's time for a brand-new episode and this time were talking everyone's favorite Cajun mutant Gambit! This time I'm joined by Keith Langston!! As well as being a host of several podcast he was the guest on the Multiverse 2nd most popular episode of all time! This is his first ever solo appearance on the show. We're going back to 2003 for a look at Keith's favorite hero Gambit in the X-men Evolution episode "Cajun Spice." Join us for such topics as Keith's love of Gambit, his first appearance that wasn't, do all superhero costumes translate in other mediums, the cliche of New Orleans in media, and the creepiness of this episode. All this and more as we chat up Gambit and his Queen of Hearts.... in cartoon form!!
Better late than never, but it’s a new Halloween episode!!! My pal Julian joins us for trick or treating as we go back to his child for one of his favorites!!! The first episode which fate would have it a Halloween episode "The Switching Hour." Check it out as we discuss Halloween, the craziness of 90s kids cartoons, the greatness of the Grumble, and Rey Mysterio!! Joins us for spooks, scares and Real Monsters…in cartoon form!
Trick or treat everyone as we kick off Halloween season with a brand-new episode!! Once a year my wife Jaime humors my nerd hobby and guests on the podcast. These time around we're celebrating ghost and goblins!! We go back to 1966 for the Halloween classic "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" The special that pretty much created the Halloween TV special genre! Join us as we talk Halloween in general, the greatness of Charles Schultz, how Peanuts was ahead of its time, is Lucy a mean girl with a heart of gold. the tale of 2 Patty's and why are people so cruel to poor Charlie Brown!! All this and more as we hopefully don't get a rock as we trick or treat and podcast...in cartoon form!
We’ve got a brand new episode as my pal and editor Michael Crockett goes with me Back to the Future!!! His favorite movie and definitely one of my Top 5! We go back to the 90s for the little known and long forgotten BTTF the animated series!!! Go 88 miles as hour with us as we discuss the greatness of the film, is the cartoon canon, popular films turned into animation, product placement and Mike has to save the day as our host is off his game this episode!!! Rejoice in the Power of Love and Don’t make like tree and go back to Hill Valley….in cartoon form!
It’s new episode time and it’s a first in Multiverse history!!! First time ever I'm joined by an all female panel! Daphne, Nat and Emille joined me as we talk My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic!! Your humble host knows zero on this topic so I mostly turn it over to the ladies as we go back to 2010 for I believe the fourth generation of the franchise!! Possibly the most popular incarnation!!! Join us as we talk cartoons for girls, pony eyebrows, pony racism - well, just a lot of pony puns lol as well as the bizarre male audience for this cartoon!!! So join myself and the ladies as we journey to Equestria …in cartoon form!
Its been quite awhile,but we are back with a brand new episode!! Im joined by Shane from the Whats Shakin with Shaner podcast!! We're going back to the swinging sixties to talk the more obscure Hanna Barbera cartoon "The Impossibles"! A bizarre superhero team that were also a shaggyhaired rockband of the same name!!! Fluid Man,MultiMan and CoilMan made this trio!!! They fought crime and made the scene!! We review the episode "The Bubbler" We talk such topics as the many heroes of Hanna Barbera, rushed animation, odd villans there connection to Pixar and more!! Welcome back to the Multiverse....... in cartoon form!!!
Its new episode day! This time we're joined by first time guest Nick, co-host of the podcast Can We Please Talk!! We talk Jack Kirbys creation Mr Miracle as we go back to 2017 for the Justice League Action episode "It'll Take A Miracle" The only superhero that was also and escape artist who was part of Kirbys 4th world universe!! We have a lot of fun as we talk the history of Mr Miracle, how the Justice League cartoon snuck under the radar, the comic artist who influenced Scott Free and the greatness of Jack Kirby! All thius and more as we talk the worlds greatest escape artist.... in cartoon form!!
Its time for another new episode!! The guest from my most popular episode ever Jamie returns!!! We dig into the more recent as we discuss 2024 Creature Commandos episode "The Collywobbles" Its the kickoff of James Gunn's DCU with this animated series. Not only are we reviewing the cartoon, but we take a deep dive into the history of the DC cinematic universe. We worked and what didn't work and does it have a bright future. We touch on such topics of is this just the Suicide Squad, Gunns's sense of humor. the best episode of the show, Superman film and Jamies love of Weasel1 All this and more as we talk everyone's favorite monster superheroes', in cartoon form!!!
It's been a while but we're back with a new episode!! Its a Christmas in January as we finally release the Christmasverse episode!!! My pal Antoine joins us again as we talk Moon Knight! We go back to 2016 for Ultimate Spider episode "The Moon Knight Before Christmas" We are a bit all over the map as we talk everything from Moon Knights history to Christmas itself to comic book adaptations and more!!! So don't take down your stockings yet, put the chestnuts back on the open fire and join us for some Yuletide fun!!!
HO HO HO Happy Holidays everyone!! Its that time of year again as the Multiverse celebrates Christmas!! We got two guests in our stocking as my pals Ray and Julian join us to Deck the Halls with everyones favorite cat Garfield!!! We go back to 1987 for A Garfield Christmas!! Possibly the most controversial episode as my two guests passionately debate the merit and of appeal of Garfield!!! Join us as we talk such topics as Garfields love for lasagna,claymation, wrestling voice acting,the massive success of the Garfield empire and is this sad and or happy?!? So lets jingle some bells and unwrap gifts....in cartoon form
Prepare to be scared as it’s the Multiverse's official Halloween episode!!!! Last time he was here my pal Ray celebrated Christmas, so he’s back for another holiday!!! We are trick or treating with the Ghostbusters as we go back to 1986 for the episode, "When Halloween was Forever!" We talk everything from the holiday itself, to the voice talents of the show, the odd designs of the animated Ghostbusters, to is Janine too "slutty" and we even get sidetracked oddly talking about Terrifier! All this and more as we aren’t 'fraid of no ghosts…even in cartoon form!!!!
Its that spooky time of year again when the Multiverse celebrates Halloween!! This week first time guest John joins the show as we chat Batman and werewolves!!! We go back to 1992 for BTAS episode "Moon of the Wolf" Based on the comic story written by the late great Len Wein! We discuss such topics as various werewolf films, the impact of Batman the animated series.the baffling plan of our villain, Batmans refusal to believe in Werewolves and the phrase "Tuesday episode" all this and more as we kick off Trick or treating.......in cartoon form!
On this week episode the focus is on perhaps the hottest hero in the world, the Merc with a Mouth Deadpool!!! The King of the Dad Style Scotty Slade returns to the Multiverse as we go back to 2013 episode of Ultimate Spiderman "Ultimate Deadpool" We talk such topics as the history of Deadpool and possible controversy of creator credit, his first real appearance in animation, the film series and a couple of Predator references!! All this and more as we break the 4th wall.....in cartoon form!!!
Its finally here the Multiverse 3 year anniversary episode!!! The guest from my most downloaded episode of all time Jamie Jamitkowski joins Matt as we're talking the Dark Knights sidekick...the Boy Wonder Robin/Nightwing/Dick Grayson!!We travel back to 1998 episode of Batman the New Adventures "Old Wounds"The original teen hero and his long history are the talk of the town! We discuss such subjects as the favorite Nightwing stories over the years, is he the best Robin,the dumb idea to kill him off, and the scandalous time he was in bed with Starfire! All this and more as we celebrate 3 years of podcasting and the other half of the Dynamic Duo.....in cartoon form!!
I've got an exciting new episode as my guests from my most popular episodes from 2022 and 2023 return!!! Keith and Michael return as we go back to 1989 for the Nintendo-based cartoon Legend of Zelda episode "The Ringer!" One of the most popular video games of all time got its own cartoon as a part of the Super Mario Bros Supershow!! We talk such topics as the history of the Zelda games, games that didn’t make the cartoon cut, the addition of a character, and the creepy aspect of Link! All this and more as we take a journey to the Kingdom of Hyrule….in cartoon form!
Welcome back everyone as we've got a brand new episode!! This week we're joined by first time guest Emily as we revisit her childhood for Teen Titans!! We go back to the 2003 Raven featured episode "Nevermore" Join us for topics such as the history and popularity over the years of the original teen sidekicks!! Emily loves physical media and argues this cartoon is far superior to Teen Titans GO! We touched on such topics of the greatness of the voice cast, Emilys favorite episodes, little Marvel/Dc trivia and Emily has never seen Game of Thrones!! All this and more as we discuss the greatest teenage superheroes...... in cartoon form!!!
Its another new episode as we start counting down to our special 3 year anniversary episode!!! My pal Francis joins us once again as we go back the 1980 episode of Thundar the Barbarian "Secret of the Black Pearl"! One of the most unique cartoons and our mutual childhood favorite! Join us for such talking points as the multiple artists from the comic book industry who contributed to the show, Oooklas name coming from the simplest of places, Frannys love for the Peculiar Purple Pieman,the over all greatest of this cartoon and Laverne and Shirley!! All this as a run away comet hurtles between the earth and the moon...in cartoon form!
I know we've been gone for a while,but we are back with a brand new episode!! Once a year my wife Jaime visits the pod as we talk about her favorite childhood music group the New Kids on the Block!! Believe or not they had a cartoon! We go back to 1990 for the episode "The New Kids on the Old Block" Join us for this strange low effort cartoon which pretty much sums up this decade. They didnt even get the group to lend their own voices. Thanks for coming back with us as we get The Right Stuff.....in cartoon form!!
It's time for a new episode as we talk Marvel's first family, the Fantastic Four!!! My pal Robbie Sherman comes back to the Multiverse as we go back to 2006 Fantastc Four World's Greatest Heroes episode "Doomsday"!! The often overlooked and 4th FF cartoon!! This episode, Reed is accused of deliberately exposing the group to the cosmic rays. Join us for such topics as the creation of the FF, Matt's limited knowledge to apparently famous anime, the different style of animation and Johnny Storm's super cool jacket!! All this and more as we visit the World's Greatest Comic Magazine....in cartoon form!!!
This week we've got a new episode this week as the first time we jumped into the animated world of Star Wars!!! We go back to the 80s for the somewhat over looked Ewoks cartoon! These furry little fellas from Return of the Jedi got their own cartoon and toy line!! My old pal Mike joins the podcast for the first time we go back to 1986 for the Ewoks episode "Battle for the Sunstar" Sit down with us as we discuss such topics as the controversy of the Ewoks addition to Jedi. the terrible theme songs, should they have removed the yub,yub song and Ewoks blinking!! So join us as we take on the Empire....in cartoon form!
The long absence of the Multiverse is over!!! I return with a big episode with not 1, not 2 but 3 guests!!! I’m joined by Dave, Francis and Jordan as we brave being under the weather to talk Superfriends "The Secret Origin of the Superfriends." The Legion of Doom travel through time to alter history and erase Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern! Join us for such topics as the greatness of the LOD, Dave's opinion of the look of GLs ring, there’s no ugly amazons and Superfriends trivia! All this and more as we alter the timeline…in cartoon form!
It’s the Multiverse's official Christmas episode as I'm joined by Jamie Jamitkowski to watch "Merry Little Batman" - the first original DC project for Amazon Prime! Damian Wayne is Home Alone in this Christmas superhero adventure! Join us for Holiday festivities as we discuss such topics as who is the target audience for this, the Batman voice, old guys in Hawaiian shirts, who is the real expert on the caped crusader and cocoa! All this and more as we open presents with the Dynamic Duo…in cartoon form!
It’s a new episode here at the Multiverse as we kick off the Holiday Season!!! My buddy Ray joins me as we discuss one of his favorite childhood memories in Mickey's Christmas Carol - the first Mickey theatrical release in 30 years! It’s a re-telling of the Dickens classic tale of Scrooge. Join us for topics like the legendary voice cast of Disney, Scrooge McDuck carrying the cartoon, Siskel and Ebert, Minnie Mouse not speaking and Batman trivia?!? All this and more as we celebrate Christmas time with Mickey, Goofy, Donald and the whole gang and hang up the cartoon stockings!!!
Its another exciting episode as this week im joined for the first time by Cade from the Cartoon Commotion Show as we travel back to 1979 for the Plastic Man Comedy Adventure Show episode "The Terrible 5+1" !!! Its a first on the Multiverse as i sit down with an individual who also host a show on animation! We'll find out if too cartoon heads are better than one!!!We talk everyones favorite stretching hero Plastic Man as he squares off with his entire rogues gallery in this whacky episode! Join us for such topics as Plas long history in comics, DC forgetting they own the charecter, Plastic Mans connection to Tarzan,recycled animation and music and Cades many impressions!! All this and more as we stretch the truth....in cartoon form!
It’s another exciting new episode as we’re talking the 2nd oldest cartoon we’ve ever discussed with everyone’s favorite flying rodent! My pal Jose stopped by the Multiverse for his first time as we go back to the 1947 Mighty Mouse cartoon, "Fight to the Finish!" Witness Mighty Mouse battle his arch nemesis Oil Can Harry for the love of Pearl Pureheart!! Such topics come up like Mighty Mouse's secret identity, a whole lotta singing, what courting apparently was like back then, the glory days of violent cartoons and Jose learns there's a Lord of the Rings cartoon!!! All this and more as we have a Fight to the Finish…in cartoon form!
Better late than never, it’s the Multiverse's official Halloween episode!!! We sit down with Julian Starr as we go back to 1995 for the scary episode of Rocko's Modern Life, "Sugar Frosted Frights!" Not only celebrating Halloween and Julian’s childhood, we get a bit philosophical about going back to a special time in everyone’s life and escapism. Join us for such topics as not knowing what a wallaby is, censorship and Rocko's bizarre job choice, wrestling comic book trivia, Mr. Lawrence and The Spongebob connection!! All this and more as we have a spoooky good time…in cartoon form!
It's time for another new episode of Halloween fun!! This week, I'm joined by the winner of the Matt Spectro anniversary giveaway, the host of podcast "What’s Shakin with Shaner"…Shaner!!! Join us for scary fun as we go back to 2016 for the direct to DVD film Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell. Old Jade Jaws teams with the Howling Commandos and Dr. Strange to battle Nightmare on All Hallows Eve!! We discuss such topics as Halloween trivia, continuity of the Marvel animated universe, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, Nightmare's character design, and are modern kids afraid of minotaurs?!? All this and more as the Hulk deals with monsters and mayhem…in cartoon form!
The tricks and treats continues with a brand new episode on everyone's favorite super-strengthed zombie Solomon Grundy!!! I’m joined by my nephew James as we travel back to 2005 for the halloween episode of The Batman, "Grundy Night!" We take a scary journey into the less-talked-about Batman cartoon with a special Halloween spectacular!! We tackle such spooky subjects as the history and longevity of Solomon Grundy, cheap Halloween costumes, our favorite horror franchises, and a possible Iron Maiden reference!!! All this and more as we the dead come back to life... in cartoon form!
It’s Halloween season and I'm treating you with a new episode!!! Here at the Multiverse, I do a month long celebration of Halloween and kicking it off early! I’m joined by Comics Bi Dylan as we get our ghosts on for the 2002 Halloween episode of the Fairly OddParents "Scary GodParents!" Join in for spooky fun as we talk such topics as... is it ridiculous 2 grown men are discussing Nickelodeon cartoons, the multitude of celebrities who have lent their voice to Fairly Oddparents, when did female halloween costumes become so provocative, how Timmy got his name and pumpkin puns!!! All this and more as Dylan and myself make your Halloween wishes come true…in cartoon form!
This week, I have the return of frequent collaborator Mike Crockett!!!! Whenever Mike is with me, we look at a cartoon that is considered the worst of the worst. Has age been kind to UltraForce?!? Join us as we go back in time to 1995 for the UltraForce episode, "Prime Time!" Listen in for such topics as, does this cartoon get a bad rap, 90s comic culture, weird noises made by our heroes, Prime being a weird Shazam knock off, and the hit show "She's The Mayor!!!" All this and more as we either get pleasantly surprised or regret watching UltraForce!
It’s a new episode and we’re looking at The Transformers but not the 80s! We’re going to the 90s for the first CGI version!!! After a long absence, I'm joined by Max Smashmaster as we go back to 1998 for the episode “Code of Hero,” widely considered the best episode of the series. Will my guest feel the same?!? Join us for such topics at what was once considered groundbreaking CGI, flying robotic body parts, the complex storyline of Beast Wars, whatever the hell Cold Squad is, and Trukk No Munky!!!! So find out what’s more than meets the eye….in cartoon form!
It’s time for a new episode and it’s an early Halloween as the dead rise from their graves! I'm joined by Dave of Correct Handed Comics as we go back to the 2021 episode of What If...? with the rather lackluster name of "What If…Zombies?!!?" The Earth's Mightiest Heroes become an undead horde and dine on the flesh of MCU!! Join me for banter on Dave's comic The Offspring, zombies in the cinema as well as comics, strange creative choices of the MCU, really eye rolling MCU humor, trivia and the greatness of Jeffrey Wright voiceovers! All this and more as the dead walk the earth…in cartoon form!!
Our long summer hiatus is over as I'm back with a brand new episode!!! I'm joined by Carissa of Worthy Chaos Comics, just in time for her néw Kickstarter campaign! We go back to 2000 for the Inuyasha episode "The Girl Who Overcame Time and the Boy who Just Overcame." We have alotta talking the anime cartoon, the comic industry and her comic book as well. My pronunciations are as questionable as usual as we talk manga and anime which is not my area of expertise with a slight mocking tone in our guest's voice! Check it out, the big return of the Multiverse…in cartoon form!
We're back with a new episode!!! Matts joined by the shows anime expert and youngest Multiverse guest Alex!!! We travel back to 2019 for the popular anime Demon Slayer episode "Cruelty" Not Matts area of expertise but still a fun time with Alex!! Join them for such discussions as Matt's continued failure at japanese names, the relative reserved tone of Demon Slayer compare to other anime, the mind blowing number of episodes of the cartoon Sazae San, Matt babbling a little more then usual and the Prime Minister of Japan!!! All this and more as Matt and Alex slay a whole lotta demons.....in cartoon form!!
Its new episode time!!! Robbie Sherman is back as we are talk the former love interest of Spiderman the Black Cat!! We travel back in time to 2008 for the Spectacular SpiderMan episode "Persona" Black Cat the first super powered girlfriend of Webhead!! We go indepth into her history plus Robbies love of Spectacular Spiderman which believe it or not first time here on the podcast we talked this cartoon!!! Join us as we talk such topics as the history of Black Cat and how she was at first not even a Spidey charecter, the animation style being completely unique, Robbie having a tough time with trivia, #SaveSpectacularSpiderman and a tagent on 2 and a Half Men!! So join us for web head and the bad luck of crossing a black cats path.......in cartoon form!!!!
This week we go outside the box as we go back to 2012 for the animated film Mass Effect-Paragon Lost!!!! The popular video game series has comics and an animated film so it’s not that match of a stretch for my show! Antoine joins me once again as it was his idea, knowing much more about the game then your illustrious host! Join us for such topics as Mass Effect's working title, the video games Matt used to play, pros and cons of watching things through a modern lens, and Freddie Prinze Jr! All this and more as talk video games…in cartoon form!
Join us as we celebrate the 100th episode of the Multiverse!!! This episode, I'm joined by Craig, co-host of the Diabolical Podcast. We’re talking the comic book "Flashpoint" and the animated film it spawned, "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox!" We get into the ins and outs of the Flash story that we still feel the effects of today. Join us for Flash trivia, the plus and minuses of alternate reality and elseworlds stories, is Geoff Johns controversial, the connection to Grays Anatomy and spanish Batman! All this and more as we change the pass with the Scarlet Speedster for the 100th time... in cartoon form!!!!
Its the first episode of year 3 and we're going back to the early 70s for the short lived,almost forgotten to time Addams Family cartoon!!! Matts join this week by his brother Travis as we go back watch the 1973 episode of the Addams Family "Follow That Loaf of Bread"! It was a popular sitcom, but will it translate to Saturday morning success?!? Join us as we discuss such topics as naming the family,cost cutting of Hanna-Barbara, which members of the family lent their voice to the cartoon, just what is Thing exactly Matts annoyance at Gomez's voice all this and laugh tracks! So joins us for creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky and alltogether in cartoon form!!
It's finally here, our 2 Year Anniversary Episode!!! He's the guest from the most downloaded episode in the history of the Multiverse, Jamie Jamitkowski!!! As a celebration, Jamie and I go through the history of Batman in animation. From Filmation in the late 60s, all the way to 2013's Beware the Batman! Rank the highs and lows and really dig deep into the Dark Knights over 50 year cartoon history. Join us as we celebrate the Caped Crusader's with Batman trivia, the only time Batman appeared in two cartoons at once, weird costume and color designs, connections to the live action TV show, listener appreciation gifts and Matt does cartoon sound effects! Special thanks to all my listeners as we look back on 2 years and blaze forward to year 3.......in cartoon form!!!
This week we continue our countdown to our 2 year anniversary episode!!! Not 1 but 2 guest join us from the 2nd most downloaded episode ever!! Mick Crocket and Keithie Langston return as we travel back to 1973 for Star Trek the animated series episode "Yesteryear" The classic sci-fi phenom enter the world of animation and continued the Enterprises 5 year journey!!!! Join the 3 hosts as they discuss such topics as is the cartoon considered cannon, the returning cast, is this cartoon really aimed at children, viewmaster and measuring cleavage!!! All this and more as Matt,Mike and Keith face the Final Frontier....in cartoon form!!!
This week, we continue our countdown to the Multiverse 2 Year Anniversary Episode!!! I’m joined by the guest from our 3rd most downloaded episode, Dave Walker. We travel back in time to 2010 for the very first DC animated Showcase…The Spectre! We go in-depth with the hero's history as well as watch Jim Corrigan lay down some vengeance! Join us as we discuss such topics as, is The Spectre too powerful, the many different Spectre comics over the years, Spectre's connection to one of the worst ideas in comic history, is the cartoon set in the present and Dave's affection for Judith Light. All this and more as we discuss the Wrath of God….in cartoon form!
The Multiverse is back!!! After the long break we return as we begin the countdown to our 2 year anniversary episode!!! This week we're join by Francis who was a guest on our 5th most downloaded episode!! We're talking the King of all Monsters Godzilla as we travel back to 1978 for the Godzilla cartoon "The Fire Bird" Godzilla more of the hero then the villain as he invaded everyones saturday mornings!! Join us as we discuss the history of Godzilla including our favorite films, the watering down of the cartoons original concept,more goofy cartoon sidekicks, this episodes big bad definitely not being Rodan, and Brock Borden wearing a t-shirt at the North Pole!!! All this and more as we talk everyones favorite atomic green lizard......in cartoon form!!
Once a year, my wife indulges my nerdy podcast and graces us with her presence!! This is her episode as we go back to 1981 to watch The Smurfs episode "The Smurfette." Yes, we're talking those little blue mushroom dwellers who took 80s Saturday morning by storm! Join us as we discuss such topics as Smurfs roots back to 50s, do blondes have more fun, a case of Smurfberries, Dick Dastardly, and a Quantum Leap connection?!? All this and more as we Sing a happy song and Smurf the podcast…in cartoon form!
This week, the Multiverse sits down with Antoine Browne as we go back to 2000 for the very first episode of Static Shock, "Shock to the System!" Not only Antoine's first appearance on the Multiverse, but his his first appearance ever on a podcast! We look back and celebrate the Milestone Comic imprint and the cartoon it shaped. Join us as we discuss such topics as the origins of Milestone, the late great Dwayne McDuffie, changes from the source material, what classic comic artist may have helped kick things off and Black Vulcan!! All this and more as we get electrified…in cartoon form!
This weeks episode we're joined by Perry host of the podcast Superhero Cinephiles!! We go back to 1999 for the Batman Beyond episode "Rebirth" A rare example of a animated series based on DC comics but a more of an original creation!! Exploding from the success of both Batman and Superman the animated series!! Join us as we talk such topics as 90s legacy heroes, the greatness of the DC animated series, the Batman Beyond connection to Buffy the Vampire Slayer,Frank Welker brought in just to bark and giant cell phones!! All this and more as we discuss Bruce Wayne passing the torch......in cartoon form!!
To coincide with the new Ant-Man film this week, we’re talking Kang the Conqueror!!! I'm joined by Anthony, co-host of the podcast Comics and Chronic, as we go back to the 2011 episode of Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, "The Man Who Stole Tomorrow!" We compare and contrast to other Avengers cartoons as well as dive into the history of Kang! Join us for such topics as the many versions of Kang, the enormous size of Steve Rogers, Marvel pocket novels, and the importance of theme songs!! All this and more as we travel through time... in cartoon form!!!
In this week's episode, I'm joined by returning guest Jamie as we talk about his favorite superhero team The Thunderbolts!!! This is the first animated appearance of the team in the 2016 episodes of Avengers Assemble, "The Thunderbolts." Join us for all sorts of topics such as 90s comic books and the origins of the team, Tony Stark being the most untrusting superhero in Marvel, debating on Sam Rockwell's performance in Iron Man 2, an impressive ensemble of voice talent and my stellar rendition of Two and a Half Men!!! All this and more as we take a look at Justice like Lightning…in cartoon form!
This week on Multiverse, I'm joined by Anthony, co-host of the We Have Issues Podcast, as we go back to 1977 for everyone’s favorite teen heroes the Wonder Twins!! Not only were they honorary members of the Superfriends, they helped out the troubled youth of the 70s! We watch and talk the episode Hitchhike! Join us for such topics as saving your bus fare for the jukebox, heroes introduced in cartoons before comics, the teen trouble alert, Zan's powers being next to useless, and space monkeys!! All this and more as we talk "shape of...animation!" and "form of...cartoon!"
On this week's episode, pal to the Multiverse Brian returns as we travel to 1966 for the New Adventures of Superman episode "Superman Meets Brainiac!" Not only is it the first time the Man of Steel appears in television animation but the launch of the legendary Filmation studio!! Join us as we talk such topics as is Superman the greatest hero of all time, comic creator royalties, Lois Lane doing a whole lotta narrating, and Brainiac needs a pair of pants!!! All this and more as we talk Truth, Justice and the Cartoon Way!
In this week's new episode, I'm bending the rules a little and talking the 2005 episode of What’s New Scooby Doo entitled “Wrestle Maniac!” Due to all the recent Scooby discourse, I've decided to celebrate the Scooby Gang!! My former podcast tag team partner Julian Star joins me to get to the bottom of this mystery!! As always, we start off with some trivia then we dive right into to the greatness of Scooby Doo and the return to Saturday mornings after a decade long absence!! Join us for such topics as ridiculous wrestling moves, Shaggy being a vegetarian, the power of friendship, turnbuckle knees and children attempting murder! All this and more as we eat some Scooby snacks, find our glasses and set up some traps…in cartoon form!
First time I’ve ever had a guest come back so quick as Robbie Sherman joins us again! This time we’re going back to 2004 for the Teen Titans episode "How Long is Forever Ever!" Of course, we get into the Teen Titans GO controversy as well as the immense popularity of the Titans in comics and all media! Also, it's my first time watching this particular take on DC's teen heroes. Join us as we discuss such topics as the many rumors regarding the series' end, the anime hybrid style of the cartoon, the problems with future and alternate universe stories, a little on hockey and the catchphrase "Boo-Yah!" All this and more as we travel to the year 2024…in cartoon form!
It’s the first episode of 2023 and pro wrestling legend Brian Milonas returns for our 5th and final episode on the many faces of He-Man!! We go to 2021 for Netflix's He-Man and the Masters of the Universe episode "The Sword of Grayskull!" Dubbed the He-Man aimed for children, it’s quite a different take of a more computerized reimagining!! Will it hold up to the other versions?!? Join us for such topics as are we not the target audience, vastly different character designs, our official rankings of all 5 seasons, ridiculous sword designs and has Brian finally watched a 2nd Kevin Smith movie?? All this and more for our 5th go 'round of He-Man... in cartoon form!
It’s the final episode of 2022, and I'm joined by not 1, not 2, but 3 guests!!! My pals Francis, Dave Walker and his son Jordan all sit down to discuss the original and greatest Captain Marvel!!! Not only do we touch upon his long history, we go back to the 1981 Shazam episode, "Black Adam Returns!" End the New year with us as we discuss the long illustrious history of Captain Marvel, the DC/Fawcett lawsuit, debating if comics should evolve, The Wizard Shazam being evasive for no reason and baby wrangling!!! All this and more as we watch the Big Red Cheese before the ball drops…in cartoon form!!
This is it - the Multiverse's official Christmas episode!!! I'm joined by jack of all trades Robbie Sherman as we celebrate the Holidays with Batman and the Red Tornado in 2008's "Invasion of the Secret Santas!" Robbie and I team up with Red Tornado to try and feel the tingle of the Christmas spirit!!! Join us for such topics as the Red Tornado's extreme efforts to understand Christmas, the Vision/Tornado comparisons, a refreshing take on Batman’s origin, the logistics of giant robots and do I have too much time on his hands?!?? Deck the Halls with the Caped Crusader…in cartoon form!
This week, my Christmas celebration continues as the host of the podcast "It’s Time to Rewind," Bubbawheat returns to the Multiverse for the holiday special "A Space Ghost Christmas!" This bizarre product of the 90s is the part-animation, part-live action, part-talk show, all awkward Space Ghost Coast to Coast! Join us as we discuss 90s pop culture, shameless plugging of books, Bubbawheat's Bobcat impression, early Cartoon Network and Uncle Buck! All this and more as we go to Ghost Planet and sit in the studio audience for the weirdest talk show you’ve ever seen…in cartoon form!
My Christmas celebration continues as I'm joined by my niece Delaney for the Teen Titans GO episode “A Holiday Story!” Titans always deliver at this time of year and this is no exception - even though this is more of a Beast Boy episode!!! Join us as we discuss such subjects as Delaney's clever nickname, who actually is the target audience for this cartoon, my niece's appalling lack of knowledge on Christmas films, is George Washington a ghost in this, PLUS, my son Axel tries to interject!! All this and more as we talk Beast Boy and Santa Claus…in cartoon form!!!
This week we kick off our month long journey into the Christmasverse!!! For the 2nd time in the shows history Matts joined by a married couple as Brian and Jess sit down with Matt as they travel back to 1981 for the lesser known holiday special The Trolls and the Christmas Express!! As a Christmas present to Jess we bend the rules a little and talk her all time favorite christmas special!! Join us as we talk such topics as whoever heard of this show, the "clever" disguises of the trolls, the surprisingly impressive voice cast, how many times can you say "Jolly Day" and the connection to Spider Man!!! All this and more as we ride the Christmas Express............in cartoon form!!
I'm back from my vacation and this week I sit down with Freddy from the twitter fan page Let’s Talk X-men: Evolution (@XMenEvoShow on Twitter)! Together, we travel back through the multiverse to 2001 for the very first X-Men: Evolution episode “Strategy X!” It's the first X-Men cartoon since the classic X-Men: The Animated Series and heavily influenced by the Fox X-Men films. Join us for such topics as how does Evolution hold up compared to the beloved original series, goth girls of the early 2000s, is Mystique the first lesbian mutant, new costume designs, and my relentless dislike of Toad!! All this and more as we discuss the next stage of mutant evolution….in cartoon form!!
Once again, I've got a guest host stepping in this week as I wrap up my vacation, and it's multiple time guest Mike Crockett!! He's bringing Keith Langston, co-host of GFA Live on the Greetings From Allentown wrestling podcast feed, with him to talk about something way outside the box when it comes to comic book animation, Duck Tales! Is it all it's quacked up to be? They let us know as they review the episode currently BANNED from Disney+, "Launchpad's Civil War!" They discuss topics such as Scrooge McDuck's comic book roots, the trend of removing classic cartoons and judging them by today's standards, the crooked Duck family tree, and where a mustache should reside on a duck's face!!! All that and more good luck tales as Mike and Keith watch Huey, Dewey and Louie...in cartoon form!
With me taking my annual pilgrimage to Orlando this month, I've got guest hosts holding down the fort here in the Multiverse! This week, self-professed 2021 guest of the year Jamie Jamitkowski moves to the lead chair and he's got two guests with him - Chris McGue and Eddie McCabe from the New Age Insiders wrestling podcast! They're watching the Batman animated throwback movie, Return of the Caped Crusaders featuring Adam West and Burt Ward, but don't be surprised if they dissect the entire Dark Knight catalog along the way. Topics come up such as Steven Tyler's hand gestures, $4000 Iron Man cosplays, the Badd Blood pay-per-view, and sexually suggestive birds! Plus, they may just play a game before it's all said and done. All this, and if we're lucky, a little talk about the actual subject of the episode, old school TV Batman...in cartoon form!!!
It’s the Multiverse Bonus Halloween episode!!! I'm joined by my brother Marc as we travel back to the 90s for, believe it or not, a Tales From the Crypt animated series!!! We discuss such topics as the bizarre trend of adult themed IPs being turned into cartoons, me finding the Cryptkeeper annoying, the comic codes authority and the extremely loose adaptation of a horror comic!! All this and more as we watch shrieks and freaks…in cartoon form!
This week, our Halloween celebration continues!! I am joined by Rich, co-host of The Weird Warriors Podcast, as we watch DC Showcase… Sgt. Rock!!! How is this Halloween related you ask? Rock is joined by the spookiest military unit there is, The Creature Commandos!!! Witness Matt and Rich discuss such topics of humble beginnings of Sgt. Rock, non-Americans playing the role, reasons Nazis make great villains, the creator of Rock not loving him meeting superheroes, and the Commandos leader being a big meanie!!! All this and more we tackle ghost, goblins, grenades and G.I.s in cartoon form!
On this week's episode, the Halloween celebration continues as I welcome back frequent guest Jamie Jamitkowski for a Halloween crossover for the ages! The Dark Knight meets the Prince of Darkness in this full length animated film! Jamie and I discuss such topics as Jamie’s disdain for the horror genre, the wacky character design of the Joker, the largest blood bank on planet Earth, Alfred taking his duties seriously and Batman’s origin ONE MORE TIME!!! It’s superheroes and vampires…in cartoon form!
This week on the Multiverse, I'm joined by returning guest Adam Booker as we go back to 1992 for the English-dubbed anime classic Vampire Hunter D! Our Halloween celebration kicks off with children of night vampires!!! Adam and I discuss such topics as our first experiences with anime, Adam mocks my attempts at not butchering Japanese names, the ridiculous character of Greco Roman, appealing to horny fanboys and The Banana Splits!!! All this and more as we dive into vampire hunting….in cartoon form!!
This week, I'm joined by frequent guest Michael Crockett as we go back to the first-ever pilot for the X-Men, "Pryde of the X-Men!" Much to the Multiverse's surprise, it appears on several “Worst of” lists. Was it really that bad? Mike and I will find out! Take a listen as we discuss such topics as the history of the X-Men, is Nightcrawler a creep, Australian Wolverine, a who's-who of voice acting talent, and do I owe Marvel money? All this and more as we dive into the world of mutants...in cartoon form!
This week, I'm joined by frequent collaborator Dave Walker as we travel thru the Multiverse to 1979 for the Flash Gordon episode "A Planet in Peril!" Legendary animation studios Filmation takes on one of America's oldest super hero and pop culture icon Flash Gordon! Appearing in everything from comic strips to film to live action to animation, Dave and I touch on it all!! Join us as we discuss the long history of Flash, why Flash is the most eligible bachelor on Mongo, Zarkov just taking up space, Flash Gordon influence on Star Wars and the Peculiar Purple Pie Man!! All this and more as Flash saves every one of us....in cartoon form!!
It’s another international episode of the Multiverse as I'm joined by Craig, co-host of the Diabolical Podcast! Travel back to 2012 for the animated film Justice League Doom, a loose adaptation of the comic story "Tower of Babel" as Vandal Savage uses Batman’s own contingency plan to aid the Legion of Doom to defeat the JLA! Join Craig and I as we discuss such topics as the various incarnations of the Justice League, the greatness of the late Dwayne McDuffie, changes from comic to film, and a Friends reference!! All this and more as we discuss DC's greatest superhero team…in cartoon form!
This week, I'm joined by Jay, co-host of Commute The Podcast, as we travel thru the Multiverse to 2011 for Thor-Tales of Asgard! We discuss the last of Marvel's early 2000s animated films which for the most part went under the radar. Jay and I discuss such topics as Thor's origins in history and comics, the greatness of the Warriors 3, Thor without his hammer and the casual misogyny of Asgard!! All this and more as we talk the God Of Thunder…in cartoon form!!
Its part 4 of our Masters of The Universe series as Brian Milonas returns as we talk the most controversial He-man of them all Masters of the Universe Revelations!! Only go back about a year for the first episode the "The Power of Grayskull" Kevin Smith attempts to bring He-man back to his former glory in what was call a "spiritual sequel" You decide if he succeeded or not as we talked all the obstacles the show was facing right off the bat, the new voice cast, Brians apparent lack of Kevin Smith's library and is it really a bait and switch?!? All this and more as we once again visit the world of Eternia....in cartoon form!!
This week, my pal and former guest Francis appears on the Multiverse for the first time in 2022! We talk one of his all time favorite heroes, Ghost Rider, as we go back to the Hulk and the Agents of SMASH episode "Spirit of Vengeance" - a bizarre mix of the goofiness of this cartoon with the more serious Ghost Rider! Join us as we discuss all the controversy behind the scenes of the original comic series, 70s comics influenced by pop culture, the multiple flaming vehicles of Flame Face and clogging toilets! All this and more as we talk a Demon riding a motorcycle…in cartoon form!
This week is a very exciting episode as for the first time ever the Multiverse goes international! Matts joined by the co-host of the That Super Hero Thing podcast Nick! We travel back to 2021 for the Invincible episode "Its About Time" Its not your typical Saturday morning cartoon as its definitely for a more mature audience. Join us as we discuss such things as teenage superheroes, the Walking Dead cast reunion, talking dogs who solve mysteries, realism in super hero battles and the legitimacy of the phrase "across the pond" All this and more as we discuss Invincible ........in cartoon form!
This week, I'm joined by my former podcast tag team partner Julian Starr as we go back to 1997 for the Men In Black episode "The Long Goodbye Syndrome!" Everyone remembers the blockbuster film, but not as many people are aware of the comic book or the animated series! Join Julian and I as we discuss the entire MIB franchise, Julian's attempts at different voices, comicbook/wrestling trivia, bizarre film crossovers and the claim that the Men in Black films didn't make any money! All this and more as they won't let us remember.....in cartoon form!
This week it’s a completely different episode as I throw out my usual format!!! I'm flying solo this time out and I'm not just talking animation! I cover all the most recent comic movies and TV show news! Everything from the cancellation of Batgirl, the mixed reactions to the She-Hulk trailer, plus thoughts on Shazam and Wakanda Forever! Also, I give my take on recent film releases, and the reason I'm not going to see the movie featuring the hero that was my favorite in the MCU! Plus, I give a couple of recommendations for current comic books you should check out. Next week, the regular format returns, but in the meantime, enjoy the Multiverse thinking outside the box!
This week, the youngest guest in my show’s history Alex Milonas returns!! He's also the podcast's anime expert as we go back to 2015 for the One Punch Man episode "The Strongest Man!" Matt steps outta his comfort zone as we dive into the manga/anime world and not another superhero cartoon!!! Listen in as we talk the massive success of anime, Matt tries his best to pronounce japanese names, the craziness of the anime character designs, a steroid named Biceps King and a half man, half crab in his underwear!!! So joins us as bad guys get KOed with a single punch….in cartoon form!
This week, I'm joined by frequent guest and Green Lantern expert Dave Walker! This time we’re gonna talk his 2nd favorite hero as we go green and discuss Swamp Thing! We’re traveling back to 1990 for the extremely short-lived, almost-forgotten Swamp Thing cartoon "The Un-Men Unleashed." We take a dive into not only the cartoon but the character's history, tackling such topics as The Swamp Thing/Man Thing debate, glorified commercials for toy disguised as cartoons, wacky kid sidekicks, Arcane looking like he came straight outta a Hammer film and Swamp Thing finds Jesus! All this and more as the Multiverse goes green…. in cartoon form!
In this week's new episode, my pal Ray joins us once again as we talk the Batman animated 2019 film “Hush”! The beloved series by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee gets adapted to animation!! Does it do justice to the original work?!? We do a semi deep dive discussing the comic, the film and the plusses and minuses of both!!! Ray and I discuss such topics of the slew of characters that appear for no virtual reason, question mark shaped scars, is the evolution of Batman and Catwoman's relationship a good thing, and is there a need for adult themes and languages in Batman? All this and more as we talk “Hush”…. in cartoon form!!
This week, Dr. Mid-Niter from the YouTube channel "Raging Rainbow" returns, as we travel back to the 2011 Brave and the Bold episode “Crisis 22,300 Miles Above Earth!” It’s a classic team up of the Justice League and Justice Society of America!! We talk such topics as the history of the two teams annual team up, the lamer members of the JSA, Ice's love of pie and a Ma Hunkle reference!! All this and more as it’s a Crisis of two earths…..in cartoon form!
This week, after almost a year absence, my wife Jaime returns to the Multiverse! We travel to 1997 for the animated crossover of The Mask and Ace Ventura in the episode “The Aceman Cometh!” It’s two Jim Carreys for the price of one! We talked such topics as which voice actor sounds more like Jim Carrey, indy comics turned into 90s film, uncomfortable minority impressions, and Breaking 2 Electric Boogaloo!!! All this and more as we talk the team up of the century…in cartoon form!
This week I'm joined by first time guest Jimmy Milonas as we travel back to the 1989 episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, “Hot Rodding Teenagers From Dimension X!” Take a journey with us to Jimmy’s childhood talking Turtles cartoons, movies and toys!! We discuss such subjects as the first appearance of the Turtle Van, the first season almost being one big story arc, the Turtles' long last impact in pop culture and the Turtles stealing a hot rod!! All this and more as we talk heroes in a half shell….in cartoon form!
This week we're joined by ROH legend the Kingpin Brian Milonas!! We go back to 2002 for the He-man and the Masters of the Universe episode "The Beginning Part 1"! Join us as we watch and talk what's considered by many the best version of the series!!! We talked such topics as the toyline that accompanied it, Skeletor's look before he had a skull, Beast Man's new powers, Prince Adam being a bit of a tool, and the one comedic sidekick Matt likes!! All this and more on part 3 of our MOTU series....in cartoon form!!
This week, my brother Travis comes back to the Multiverse as we travel back to a 1981 episode of Spider-Man And His Amazing Friends called "7 Little Superheroes!" It's guest stars galore as Spidey is joined not only by Iceman and Firestar, but also Captain America, Doctor Strange, Namor and Shanna The Jungle Queen to face off with the Chameleon! We talked such topics as the greatness of the team-up, The Submariner at his best when he's a jerk, Dr. Strange doing next to nothing, annoying animal sidekicks (again) and... "jungle instincts." All this and more as we discuss ol' webhead... in cartoon form!
This week on a brand new episode my pal Mike Webb returns as we travel thru the Multiverse to 1968 for the king of Atlantis Aquaman!!! The first time Arthur Curry appears in animation form for the Filmation show the Adventures of Aquaman!! 3 stories in one "The Menace of Black Manta","Between Two Armies and "The Rampaging Reptile Men" Join us as we talk such subjects as "The 70s damage to Aquaman rep, is Jason Momoa too cool for school, sexism in 60s cartoons, animal sidekicks and The SpongeBob connection!! All this and more as as we talk the King of the Seven Seas in cartoon form!!!
This week is a very unique episode as we're joined by Bubba Wheat from Fights,Tights and Movie Nights!!! We go back to 2014 for the little known animated film Wrinkles. Based on the spanish graphic novel by Paco Roca Arrugas. No superheroes this week as we watch a very personal story of alzheimers. Join as we talk such subjects as animation for a select audience, the english dub of Martin Sheen, first story from the viewpoint of the dementia and a James Bond reference! So enjoy this look of at this 1 of kind animated film thats truly like nothing we've ever seen.......in cartoon form!
This week I'm joined by the cohost of the We Have Issues Podcast, Anthony LaFauci! We go back to 1994 for The Tick pilot episode "The Tick vs The Idea Men"!! We don't often journey outside the Marvel/DC bubble so always a treat when we do. Was the Tick lost in the shuffle of all the 90s comic animation and underappreciated? Could he have been a bigger merchandise powerhouse?? We'll find out! Join us as we discuss such topics as the origins of The Tick, why Arthur wears his superhero costume to work, the balance between laughing with and laughing at, plus the Monkees connection to this show!! All this and more as we discuss New England legend The Tick......in cartoon form!!!
This week frequent guest Mike Crockett returns as we go back to the swinging 60s for the Captain America episode "The Bitter Taste Of Defeat"! This was the first attempt at Marvel animation which as we observe is about as bare bones as it gets. We discuss several topics including the great sound effects, brown not being a good color for super villains, a barrage of witty dialogue and Cap's creator preparing to punch a Nazi! All this and more as we take a look at the Sentinel of Liberty...in cartoon form!!
This week my old pal Scotty Slade returns to the Multiverse for the 1997 Incredible Hulk & She-Hulk episode "Down Memory Lane"! Sit down and watch what the network called a more lighthearted approach to the characters. We discuss our favorite Hulk stories of all time, Abomination being the Brooklyn Brawler of the Hulk universe, the voice over choices for She-Hulk, how creepy Gargoyle is and a Night Court reference! All this and more as we discus the lean, green, gamma infused cousins...in cartoon form!!!
It's here at long last, the Matt Spectro Thru The Multiverse One Year Anniversary Spectacular!!! I'm joined by the guest from our most popular episode ever, my niece Delaney!! We go back to 2014 from the Sailor Moon Crystal episode "Sailor Mars". It's a trip to her childhood as we see if the nostalgia holds up! Join us as we chat about such topics as my usual horrible butchering of Japanese names, how many times in 1 episode can they mention how beautiful someone is, talking cats, weird catch phrases, and Sailor Moon's baffling flight attendant outfit! All this and more as we celebrate the Multiverse's one year journey...in cartoon form!
This week is the last episode before our year anniversary!! As a part of our countdown we bring back the guest from our 2nd most popular episode...DC fanatic Dave Walker!!!! We travel back in time to 2010 for the Brave and the Bold episode "The Last Patrol!! The Dark Knight teams up with the Worlds Strangest Superhero team the Doom Patrol!!! Join us as we talk such topics as the many different relaunches of the Doom Patrol, were the X-Men a rip off of the Doom Patrol, the absurdity of the Chiefs wheelchair and Daves edited letter to a DC comic!!! All this and more as we team up to talk a Batman team up........in cartoon form!!
Our countdown to the Multiverse 1 year anniversary continues! This week we bring back our 3rd most popular guest Jamie Jamitkowski as we go back to 1979 for the Superfriends episode, "The Superfriends Meet Frankenstein“! We have fun going back to our childhood looking at the longest running super hero cartoon possibly of all time! We discuss such topics as was the Superfriends as good as we remember, everything named after something including the Justice League junk pile, annoying sidekicks and Robin saving the day! All this and more as we celebrate with the Superfriends….in cartoon form!
On our new episode we continue our countdown to our 1 year anniversary episode!! Our 4th most popular guest Alex and Monique from the Homewrecker Podcast return as we travel back to 1995 for Spider-Man the animated series episode "Enter the Punisher"! Join us as we witness the first time Punisher appears in animation form!! We discuss such subject as early influences of Frank Castle, lengths they had to go to to make him kid friendly, Stan Lee taking credit for the name and controversy over the logo!! All this and more as we talk the original anti-hero ......in cartoon form!!
This week we kick off our build up to the Multiverse one year anniversary! We're bringing back our 5 most popular guest stars, starting with #5 my nephew James! Last time we discussed Batman/Scooby Doo team up and now he returns for All Star Superman - some argue the greatest Superman story ever told! Join us as we talk such topics as the greatness of Grant Morrison, the changes from comic to film, Lois Lane's refusal to accept Clark Kent is Superman, the most beautiful woman in America and a Gorilla Monsoon reference!!! So join the fun as we celebrate the Man of Steel... in cartoon form!!!!
This week in the Multiverse my brother Marcus joins me again as we talk probably our most unique entry to date, the cult classic film Heavy Metal! The innovative science fiction magazine, in a daring move, was adapted into a rare R-rated animated film. We discuss such subjects as the wide range of storytelling and animation styles utilized, the legendary cast of SCTV, the odd choice of Devo on a heavy metal soundtrack, and the thin line between adult oriented and aiming at teenage boys! All this and a Normalman reference as we watch... Heavy Metal!
This week, friend of the show Erick joins me as we go back to the early 80's for the obscure anime Tomb Of Dracula, named Sovereign Of The Damned and based on the classic Wolfman/Colan run!! Your humble host never knew this existed! We talk the popular 70's run of Marvel horror, the comic code authority, great pick up lines and this generally bizarre take on Dracula! All this and more as we discuss the King Of Vampires....in cartoon form!
This week we are breaking out of the Marvel/DC bubble!! The host of the youtube show Raging Rainbow Dr Mid-Niter joins us as we go back to 1997 for Spawn episode "Burning Visions" As the 90s exploded with superhero animation HBO took it to a new level with the very adult oriented Todd Mcfarlanes Spawn the animated series!! This one definitely wasnt for children as this really pushed the boundaries of superhero animation!!! Join Dr Mid-Niter and Matt as they talk the 90s Image boom, the extreme violence of this show, gangsters named after hockey players and spilling donuts on a crime scene!!!! All this and more as we discuss Heaven and Hell.....in cartoon form!!!
This week the Multiverse goes COSMIC! Pro wrestler Adam Booker joins me on this episode as we go back to 1998 for the Silver Surfer cartoon episode "The Origin Of The Silver Surfer Part 1"! Believe it or not, everyone's favorite cosmic surfer had a short-lived animated series with a mix of traditional animation and primitive CGI. Join is as we discuss such topics as how Norrin Radd was snuck into the comics, The Watcher never keeping his oath, disappointing live action Galactus and the Anne of Green Gables animated series! All this and more as the power cosmic goes into cartoon form!!
This week on an exciting new episode, in his first solo appearance, I'm joined by my pal Mike! We travel back to the 80s for the Superman cartoon "Superman and Wonder Woman vs. The Sorceress Of Time," the first post-Crisis Superman cartoon as he teams with the Amazon princess! We discuss such topics as the comic writers who worked on the show, a bizarre superpowered birthday party, Superman as a playa, and an imp who loves airline peanuts! All this and more as we have a good time watching two heroes team up... in cartoon form!
On my latest episode Ring Of Honor Wrestling star and MOTU superfan "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas returns for the second part in our He-Man series!! We travel to 1990 for the first reboot The New Adventures Of He-Man episode "A New Beginning". Brian tries to put a positive spin on this highly maligned cartoon! We discuss such topics as Prince Adam's horrible toga poncho, our theories on the fall of the original toy line, our confusion on if this is Eternia or not, a slew of terrible new characters and Brian's disdain for the live-action He-Man film! All this and more as we discuss a ponytailed He-Man!!!
Its another exciting trip thru the Multiverse as the co-host of my first podcast Truth,Justice and the New England ProWrestling Way Julian Star joins us!!! He sits down to talk the villain Venom as we watch the 2017 Spider-Man episode "Venom" First we dive into the history and origins of the popular anit-hero including the dispute over creator credit and the idea originally coming from a reader!!! Then we watch the cartoon and discuss such topics as animation style, our mutual dislike of Patton Oswald, the almost superhuman football skills of Flash Thompson, Spiderman always talking and our love of the insult ......nerd!! Plus we announce the soft reboot of our original podcast!! So tune in and take a journey thru another exciting web head adventure.... in cartoon form!
This week I'm joined by my pal Brian as we watch and talk Spider-Man The Animated Series episode "The Man Without Fear!" Daredevil doesn't have his own show so we found the next best thing - an episode that revolves around ol' Horn Head that serves as a backdoor pilot for his show!! Join us as we discuss such topics as the evolution of Daredevil over the years, numerous blind puns, DD's loose connection to Superman, and how many times Kingpin can get away with fitting the word "DARE" into a sentence! All this and more as we team up to talk a Spider-Man/Daredevil team up....in cartoon form!!
This week we kick off 2022 with an exciting episode as for the first time in Multiverse hisotry our guest is the owner of an actual comic shop!! Tim from Enterprize Comics Etc sits down with us to chat up the 1999 Avengers United We Stand episode "Avengers Assemble Part 1" Join us as we talk such topics are owning a comic shop and the heated debate are comics thriving or dying, the bizarre costume of the Avengers, Hank Pym as the leader,Falcons nephew not being Jim Wilson and Wondermans awkward fist bump high five!! All this and more as we discuss Earths Mightiest Heroes the Avengers......in cartoon form!!
Its the Multiverse Year End Episode!! To celebrate we're having our biggest episode yet!! Im joined by not 1,not 2 but 3 special guests!!! The gang from my youth reunites as we travel back to 1968 for the original Fantastic Four cartoon episode "The Mysterious Molecule Man" Join Dave,Mike,Francis and myself as discuss such topics as the FF impact on the comic industry,Daves attempt to trace all comics back to the Challengers of the Unknown,Molecule Man action figures and Mikes love for Rick and Morty!! So join us as we ring in the New Year and with the first family of Marvel,the Fantastic Four....in cartoon form!
It's the Multiverse's official Christmas episode with Hulk & The Agents Of S.M.A.S.H.! My frequent collaborator Mike Crockett joins me as we discuss the Hulk holiday classic "It's A Wonderful Smash". Sit down with us and a glass of eggnog as we break down the multiple different Hulks, The Office style humor that dominated the culture, the bizarre look of guest stars Starlord and Groot, and Jolly Ol' JJJ wearing a Santa hat! All this and more as we go Smashing thru the snow with a Hulk Christmas!
This week we continue our journey thru the Christmasverse!!! We're joined by the shows Batman expert Jamie Jamitkowski as we go back to 1992 for Batman the Animated series episode "Christmas with the Joker" Join us as discuss the many topics such as Jamie's guest of the year award, the reasons of the frequent airings of its a Wonderful Life,Operation Cause and Effect, the different voice of Alfred and Matt hurts his voice attempting a high pitch impression!! All this and more as we dash thru the snow with a one horse open Batmobile!
This week we continue our journey thur the Christmasverse as we go back to 2015 episode of Teen Titans Go "The True Meaning of Christmas" Its a blue Christmas for Matt Spectro as hes not joined by a guest and talks comic animation alone! On this experimental episode join Matt as he discusses the history of the Titans and their extreme popularity in the 80s, the strange choice of changing the animation and tone while keeping the same voice cast, all the names on Santas naughty list .... and the Titans obeying underage drinking laws!! All this and more as we rock around the christmas tree with the Titans!
This week we are kicking off our month long journey through the Christmasverse!! My brother Travis from my very first episode returns as we celebrate the holiday with the Justice League episode "Comfort and Joy"! We discuss Superman's love of the season, the many faces of Ultra Humanite, aliens not accustomed to earth traditions, a cameo by Swamp Thing and a rapping duck! All this and more as we Deck The Hall of Justice!
This week for the first time we're going deep into anime! We recruited some young blood to lend their expertise, with Alex joining me to talk JoJo's Bizarre Adventure "The Man Possessed By An Evil Spirit!" We discuss the extreme popularity of manga/anime, more terrible attempts by Matt to pronounce Japanese names, Joseph Joestar's outlandish overreactions to almost everything, Jataro's hilariously cruel treatment of his mom and Matt ages himself by mentioning anime that came out before the guest was born! All this and more as the Multiverse goes on.... a bizarre adventure!!
This week I'm joined by S.E. Fleenor, the co-host of the Bitches On Comics podcast! We travel thru the Multiverse for the very first episode of the short-lived streaming service DC Universe show Harley Quinn "Til Death Do Us Part!" We discuss the origins of the extremely popular character, the great ensemble of voice talent, the thin line between clever and low brow, Poison Ivy's hesitation to say out loud her attraction to Quinn, and Batman's... ahem, relationship with bats! All this and more as we discuss the Crown Princess Of Crime... in cartoon form!
In this week's episode, we right a wrong from Multiverse past! Ring Of Honor wrestler and Masters Of The Universe superfan "Kingpin" Brian Milonas returns to talk the very first episode of the first He-Man series titled "The Diamond Ray of Disappearance". Join us as we cover such topics as the formation of the franchise, strong female heroes, Battlecat saying "I have the power", the limited cast of voice actors, and Man At Arms' mustache! Listen in on the fun as we kick off Brian's adventure through He-Man cartoons with us! He has the POWER!!!
This week, my pal Francis returns as we watch Conan The Adventurer!!! Witness the birth of the Sword and Sorcery genre! Join us as we talk the origins of Conan, his creator's sad death, the bizarre trend of Rated R films becoming cartoons, annoying goofy sidekicks and Matt takes another crack at an Arnold Schwarzenegger impression! All this and more as we talk the episode "The Night of Fiery Tears!"
This week is the finale of our month-long Halloween celebration!!! Just when you thought I'd run out of relatives, my nephew James travels with us to 1972 as Scooby Doo teams up with the dynamic duo of Batman & Robin for "The Dynamic Scooby Doo Affair!" Listen in as we talk the origins of Mystery Inc., the bizarre error on the counterfeit money, Joker's terrible puns, what is a Scooby snack and Batman's strange love of thespians!! All this and more as we talk animation crossover!!!
This week, Jamie Jamitkowski returns as we talk the animated adaption of one of the most popular Batman stories ever - The Long Halloween! We discuss how well they adapted the story, the surprising good use of Calendar Man, Jamie's favorite power couple, him addressing the challenge for Batman trivia, and Catwoman's...ummm, endowments! All this and more as we continue to celebrate Halloween with the Dark Knight...in cartoon form!
This week im joined by my pal Mike Webb as we travel back to 2012 for the Blade cartoon "His name is Blade" Our Halloween month continues as well as the Multiverse first time in the world of anime!!! We explore the english dubbed version of the Marvel anime Blade cartoon. Join us as Mike and i talk Blades influence on not only superheroes but the action genre, our thoughts on anime and the loose rules of killing vampires! Matt tries his best to not butcher Japanese names as well as the insane idea of a white Blade?!? All this and more as part of Halloween month we watch the Daywalker.....in cartoon form!!!!
We are back in a big way as we kick off our month long Halloween celebration month!! This week its not only a double sized episode its the first ever father/son team in Multiverse History! Last time he discussed Green Lantern, but now Dave Walker is back and he brought his son Jordan as we make a chilling journey back to 1983 for Spiderman and his Amazing Friends episode "The Bride of Dracula" Join us at the Spider Friends face off with the lord of vampires and we discuss the many talents of the Wolfman, Dracula"s love of laughing, the insane way Spider man and Iceman travel and clear up who is Ernie and who is Snap,Krackle and Pop!!!!! So leave the lights on and kick off spooky season with us and keep reminding yourself.....its not real its only a cartoon!!
All summer I've been attempting to get guest stars from other podcasts and it finally happened as Moose from Moose Media joins the Multiverse for the first episode of Young Justice! Witness the formation of the teen supergroup in its bare beginnings! We discuss the roster choices, the hero created specifically for the show, try and figure out why Matt never read the comic and address the rumor of why the show was cancelled! All this and more as Moose and I discuss Young Justice....in cartoon form!!
This week im joined by my sister Lori Spectro as we travel thru the Multiverse to 1968 for the very first episode of The Archie Show!!! On this episode The Archies travel to Shipwreck Island to get money for the school dance, Reggie tries to sabotage his competition in the talent show as well as we all learn the dance The Bubble Gum!! We discuss such topics as Loris childhood memories of Archie, how much more evil Reggie is in the comics, how influential the Archie cartoon was to the 70s cartoons, laugh tracks. Matt attempts another impression and a Friends reference!! All this and more as we watch Archie and the Riverdale gang.....in cartoon form!!!
This week I'm joined by my good pal Brian Wilson as we travel thru the Multiverse to 1997 episode of Superman the animated series "Speed Demons"! The Flash is the special guest as he and the man of steel have a race around the globe!! In this episode we discuss who is truly the fastest man alive, the alarming height difference between Weather Wizard and his brother, as well as Matt's terrible Arnold Schwazenegger impression!! All this and more as we watch Superman and Flash go head to head.......in cartoon form!!!
This week, we're celebrating our 20th episode with the return of Scotty Slade! Travel with us to 2009 as we watch Batman: The Brave And The Bold - "The Eyes Of Despero!" In this episode, the Dark Knight teams up with members of the GL Corps such as Sinestro, Guy Gardner, G'Nort and Mogo the Living Planet! We discuss such topics as Scotty's love for Guy Gardner, Matt's dislike of the Cavalier, Scotty booking himself on a future episode and Squirrel Girl! All this and more as Batman teams up with the Green Lantern Corps...in cartoon form!
This week I'm joined by special guest, pro wrestler and trainer Max Smashmaster as we journey to the 90s for X-Men episode "Night Of the Sentinels", one of if not THE most popular Marvel franchise! We discuss which X-Men voice actress moved on to politics, the equal amount of female to male heroes, Wolverine's apparent hatred of doors, and the uncanny ability of 50 foot tall robots to hide!!! All this and more as we discuss mutant hysteria...in cartoon form!!
This week I’m joined by my first wife-booked guest in Juliana! Join us as we travel thru the Multiverse to Oct 2014 for the Avengers Assemble episode “Valhalla Can Wait”, featuring another clash of egos between The Mighty Thor and The Incredible Hulk! We discuss the similarities to the films, silly Asgardian headwear, who's to blame for another Thor/Hulk fight, Hela’s need for a Netflix account and dogs forged in flame!!! All this and more as we chat the Avengers featuring The God of Thunder….in cartoon form!!!
This week for the first time in Multiverse history we review a brand new cartoon in Marvel's What If...? on Disney+!! My wife Jaime returns as well as for the first time my stepson Cory! Join us as we discuss the debut episode as Peggy Carter becomes the Super Soldier. Witness my reaction to Peggy's catchy new moniker, hear Cory's non stop chatter, thoughts on the animation style, plus we weigh in on the social media discourse on being muscular but feminine! All this and more as we talk What If...in cartoon form!
This week Ray returns to the Multiverse as we watch the DC Showcase featuring...Green Arrow! We dissect Green Arrow's different arrows, his limited rogues gallery, superhero one liners and quips, and similarities to Batman, as well as Ray's appreciation for Ariel Winter! All this and more as we discuss the Emerald Archer Green Arrow....in cartoon form!!
Im back from vacation for maybe the shows strangest episode!! Join myself and special guest, former guest host and my pal and editor Mike Crockett as we travel thru the Multiverse to 1979 for the extremely bizarre cartoon Fred and Barney Meet the Thing episode "Bigfoot Meets The Thing"! We try and discover the reasons this cartoon exists and if Fred and Barney actually meet The Thing, as well why Ben Grimm is a teenager, recycled music, the Yancy St Gang and why Ben Grimm sounds like a famous celebrity. All this and more as we discuss the idol of millions The Thing..... in cartoon form!!
With Netflix's new animated show Masters Of The Universe Revelation releasing this week, and with me wrapping up my vacation, I've enlisted past guest Jamie Jamitkowski and He-Man superfan Brian Milonas from Ring Of Honor Wrestling to do a special edition of the podcast talking the history of the man from Castle Grayskull, starting of course with the 1983 cartoon. Jamie and Brian discuss the figure line that preceded the show and the mini-comics that make He-Man fit my criteria for the podcast, plus the other cartoon adaptions, the live-action movie, and geek out for the new show by Kevin Smith. All this plus some wrestling talk as Jamie and Milonas discuss He-Man…..in ALL forms!!!
I'm on vacation, so this week there's a special guest filling the host chair, from episode 2, past guest Mike Crockett!! He is joined by a man of many talents and a lifelong comic book fan, his friend Evan O'Television! Mike and Evan travel thru the multiverse to 2004 to watch Teen Titans and the episode "Betrayal". They compare this storyline to the original 1984 "Judas Contract" saga that inspired it, and along the way talk the comparisons to the X-men, the anatomical art of George Perez, Aqualad, Captain Carrot, and the Jackie Chan Adventures! All this and more as Mike and Evan discuss Teen Titans…..in cartoon form!!!
This week we’re joined by the youngest guest in the Multiverse history, my niece Delaney Spectro!!!! We travel back to 2001 for the Justice League premier episode “Secret Origins“. We discuss experiencing her first super hero cartoon, HawkGirl's amazing battle cry, the decision to slightly alter the big 7s original line up and Snapper Carr!!! All this and more as we discuss The Justice League Of America…..in cartoon form!!!
This week im joined by my brother in law and former marine Jared Meader as we travel thru the multiverse to 1986 for GI Joe episode The Rotten Egg!!!! This episode features marine Leatherneck and compare some of the antics of the Joes to Jareds own experience in the marines. We discuss owning the Joe aircraft carrier, getting permission to smile, different theories on who suggested adding female member to the joes, an insult i didnt expect to hear on a cartoon and an Oakridge Boys reference! All this and more as we discuss GI Joe a Real American Hero.....in cartoon form!!!!
This week I'm joined by my brother Mark Vincent as we travel thru the Multiverse to 1978 for Challenge of the Super Friends episode "History of Doom". On this episode witness not only the origin of Lex Luthor and Giganta but the Legion of Doom themselves!!! We discuss the possible reason for it not being called Justice League of America, different ideas for where the Hall of Doom could be and Mark's apparent "love" of Green Lantern, All this and more as we discuss the cartoon of our childhood the Super Friends!!!!
This week is an extra special episode as im joined by the co-host of my former podcast Truth,Justice and the New England Pro Wrestling Way Julian Starr!!!! We travel thru the multiverse back to 2012 for the 1st episode of Ultimate Spider-Man "Great Power!! For the first time in the history of the show we watch and review a cartoon thats yours truly had previously never seen an episode of!! Come along for the ride as talk the somewhat more goofy approach to Spidey , wrestling/comicbook trivia , Julians appalling lack of knowledge of the Frightful Four, and Spidey in a sombrero!!!! All this and more as join our friendly neighborhood Spider Man....... in cartoon form!!!
This week its another double sized episode as im joined in the Multiverse by the hosts of Homewrecker Podcast Alex and Monique! We go back to 2005 for the Justice League Unlimited episode "Double Date" Green Arrow, Huntress. Black Canary and The Question star in this thrill ride thats part suspense, part romance and all excitement!! Come along for the ride as we discuss scones. the conspiracies of The Question, our villain being "all muscle, and the practicality of fighting crime in fishnet stockings and high heels!!! All this and more as we join the Justice League........in cartoon form!!!!
This week for the first time ever a female joins the Multiverse as my wife Jaime Spectro travels with us to 1979 for Spider Woman's first episode "Pyramids 0f Terror" Witness the first Marvel female hero to get her own weekly cartoon! Come along for the ride as we discuss the many powers of Spider Woman, her apparent connection to the Golden Age Hawkman, her borderline useless male sidekick, the lamest weakness of any villain ever and my wife makes a case for Muppet Babies! All this and more as we discuss Spider Woman.......in cartoon form!!
This week for the first time ever im joined by not 1 but 2 guests!!! The Ray and former host of the For The Pops podcast "That Guy" Scotty Slade travel with us thru the Multiverse to 1989 for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episode "Cowabunga ShredHead" We discuss Splinters brand new powers, the turtles bizarre disguises, the Turtles theme song and uncomfortable British slang! All this more as we discuss the TMNT........in cartoon form!
This week im joined by my long time friend Francis Mackey! We travel back to 1994 for Iron Man the Animated Series episode "And the Sea Shall Give Up Its Dead" Different episode then usual as we get into more details of the comic books at the time and their connection to the Iron Man cartoon. On this episode we also discuss our thoughts on War Machine, the rather large cast, Scarlett Witch's questionable wardrobe, the forgotten hero Century, plus the Mandarin's favorite flowers! All this and more as we discuss old Shell Head himself.......in cartoon form!
This week im joined by host of That Movie Show podcast Eddie Mccabe! We travel back to 1996 for Spider Man The Animated Series episode "Turning Point" The cartoon that brought Spider Man back to television! The episode loosely based on the classic Death Of Gwen Stacey, we discuss bizarre censorship, use of computer animation, the influence BTAS series had on the style of Spideys cartoon. plus how James Cameron prevented the use of certain members of the rogues gallery! All this and more as we discuss the Web Head himself.......in cartoon form!!!
This week im joined by Green Lantern fanatic Dave Walker! We travel back to 2009 for the direct to dvd animated original film Green Lantern-First Flight! Join us as we witness the beginning of Hal Jordans journey as Green Lantern! Witness his first meeting with the Green Lantern Corps and the evil Sinestro ! I try and find the answer to why one member of the Corps needed 5 creators, Daves thoughts on the color of Hals boots and believe it or not another Night Court reference!! All this and more as we watch the Emerald Knight Green Lantern.....in cartoon form!
This episode im joined by the former host of the podcast For the Pops Jamie Jamitkowski as we talk Batman The Animated Series!!! We travel thru the Multiverse to 1992 for the episode "Almost Got 'Im" To some BTAS is still the best animated version of the Dark Knight ever done!! Featuring the classic rogues Joker, Penguin, Poison Ivy, Two Face, Catwoman and Killer Croc! We learn how Batman got his giant penny, The Penguins clever name for his zoo aviary, items in Jamies own personal Batman collection as well as a Night Court reference! All this and more as we watch The Caper Crusader......in cartoon form!
On episode 1 we watched DC so now its time for Marvel!! This week join me and former host of The Wrestling Podcast About Nothings Mike Crockett as we go back to 1982 for The Origin of the Hulk! Learn such exciting info such as why Glenn Talbots name was changed, what used to scare Mike as a child and our new favorite nickname! All this and more as we learn how old Jade Jaws came to be ....in cartoon form!
Welcome to the first episode of Matt Spectro thru the Multiverse. On this very special first episode my brother Travis joins the Multiverse as we look back at the one that started it all! We go back to 1941 watch Superman vs The Mad Scientist and give our thoughts. Has Superman changed over the years?!? How will we rank it on the Spectrometer?!? Lets find out together!!!!
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