The Panel Scanners: Recent Episodes
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All the news you really care about in While We Were Away. The boys talk WrestleMania 40.
The “go home” show as Redmond and Darren discuss their top five favorite WrestleMania matches.
Redmond is back! He and Darren rundown WrestleMania 40’s banger card. Then, they discuss their 10-6 selections for their favorite WrestleMania matches.
Gary and Darren rundown all the news that really matters to you in While We Were Away. Darren, for reasons known only to himself has a RetroActive Review for the Saga of Crystar (Marvel 1983).
Phil, Gary, and Darren run down all the news that matters to you in While We Were Away. Gary has RetroActive Review of Batman: Year One (DC 1986).
The boys wrap up their list of the things they are most looking forward to in the calendar year 2024. Phil has a RetroActive Review of Ultimate Spider-Man (Marvel 2000).
The gang kicks off 2024 with all the news that really matters to you with 3WA. Then they deliver their 10-6 selections for what they are most looking forward to in the calendar year 2024.
Redmond offers his insight on who the top babyfaces, and top heels are in contemporary pro-wrestling. Darren and Redmond then wrap up the lists of their favorite pro-wrestling feuds by delivering their top five selections.
Darren welcomes back Redmond to talk the state of the pro-wrestling industry headed into 2024. Then, they dive into their first five selections for their favorite pro-wrestling feuds.
Gary, Mark, and Darren discuss their selections for five movies they would like to see remade with Muppets. Darren RetroActively Reviews The Muppet Christmas Carol (Jim Henson Productions, 1992).
The boys speed through 3WA to have some fun reimagining movies with Muppets in the cast.
The crew talks top ten favorite horror movie props. Gary RetroActively Reviews Thunderstrike (Marvel 1993).
All the news that really matters to you in While We Were Away. The crew talks their favorite Halloween themed film.
Gary and Darren rundown all the news that really matters to you in While We Were Away. Then, Gary tackles another of the most important graphic novels in his RetroActive Review of The Dark Knight Returns (DC 1986).
Sparked mainly by the release of a 2:04 video released by the Roddenbury Archive featuring Leonard Nimoy’s return as Spock, Mark and Darren discuss the implications of using a deceased performers’ likeness in film and television.
It’s all the news you really care about in While We Were Away, and Phil RetroActively Reviews Loeb and Sale’s Daredevil: Yellow (Marvel, 2003).
Gary and Darren review all the news that broke at San Diego Comic Con just this past weekend.
The biggest news happened inside thePSers family as Mark and his lovely wife welcomed their first child. Congratulations brother. Get some rest and we’ll see you back here when you’re ready.
Below is what the AI Generator wrote about our Top Ten Star Trek Villains Episode. Expect far less than what it promises. But, it’s Mark and Darren again with their personal countdowns for the favorite Star Trek Villains.
In the latest episode of The Panel Scanners, the hosts delved into the fascinating world of Star Trek villains, counting down their top ten favorites from the beloved sci-fi franchise. From their animated banter to their deep analysis, the hosts skillfully dissected each villain's motivations, performances, and impact on the Star Trek universe. With the countdown reaching its climax, tensions rose as the ultimate antagonist was revealed. The episode left viewers captivated and eager to rewatch their favorite episodes featuring these captivating villains, reminding us all why Star Trek continues to be a timeless and iconic series.
Celebrating the ever growing excellence of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Mark and Darren sit down to talk their Top Ten Favorite Star Trek Heroes.
Matt, Gary, and Darren reveal their selections for their favorite and least favorite Indiana Jones screen adaptations. Darren RetroActively Reviews Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, - the comic book and video game (Dark Horse 1991, Lucasarts 1992).
Indiana Jones is back! Matt, Gary, and Darren talk their least favorite, and favorite moments from everyone’s famed archeologist.
The crew’s discussion of favorite title sequences comes to a rousing end. Gary delivers a retro review of Alan Moore’s classic deconstruction of the superhero genre: Watchmen.
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Gary, Mark and Darren run down all the news you really care about in 3WA. The crew examines some of their favorite credit sequences.
The crew finish their non-traditional character lists. Matt has a RetroActive Review of the movie and soundtrack The Crow (1994).
The crew talks all the news you really care about in While We Were Away, then talk about their selections for the most powerful non-traditional characters (those not routinely spoke of on the podcast).
The guys celebrate Darren’s glorious return by running through their top five selections of the things they are most looking forward to in 2023.
All the news you really care about in While We Were Away; plus the crew runs through their 10-6 selections of the things they are most looking forward to for the calendar year 2022.
The crew discusses their favorite comics they picke dup in 2022. Except for Matt, who thinks being Daredevil makes him special.
The crew discusses properties they’d like to gift to creators who would do them justice and once again hope for What’s Under the Tree. Gary delivers a RetroActive review of 2014’s Clockwork Angels by Boom Studios.
Kevin Conroy passed away on November 11, 2022. Mark and Darren come together to say thank you and farewell.
Left alone in the studio, Gary and Mark wreak havoc while stretching the heck out of the definition of “Halloween disguises.”
NOTE: We again had technical difficulties with our equipment while recording this episode resulting in poor audio quality from Mark’s side. These issues have now been identified and resolved for future recordings.
Running on a skeleton crew (just in time for Halloween), Gary and Mark read through a landslide of news that happened While We Were Away.NOTE: We had repeated technical difficulties with our equipment while recording this episode resulting in poor audio quality from Mark’s side. We were unable to clean it up in post, despite our best efforts, and apologize for the inconvenience.
The crew discusses their favorite cartoon characters of all time from the dawn of animation to the modern age.
Yes, an ultra timely, and very necessary continuation of Matt and Darren’s reexamination of the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy’s most controversial chapter. Up next, Gary and Mark give the same treatment to Gobots: Battle of the Rock Lords.
Matt finally convinces Darren to sit down and give Star Wars: The Last Jedi another look. Does Darren change his out look on this pivotal chapter of the Star Wars Saga? Does it still hold up for Matt?
Mark and Darren pour over the voluminous SDCC 2022 schedule and pick out some highlights. Many non sequiturs include Star Wars fan toxicity, Cobra Kai, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Gary’s texting, Kickstarter porn, and more.
Matt and Gary discuss their relationship with comics growing up, and where they find themselves as readers now. Phil and Darren discuss their top five favorite comic reading experiences since the podcast launched in 2012. Phil RetroActively Reviews Thor: God of Thunder (Marvel 2012).
The guys celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the launch of the podcast by running down the biggest moments in pop culture since July 2012. Then, they examine those moments of great disappointment that they would like to “do-over” or feel are irredeemable and should be “erased”.
thePSers examine those video games that let them down so much, that a part of them is lost forever. They grind through - yet another - Stick, Stuck, Pick, Sayonara. Matt RetroActively Reviews the Assassin’s Creed movie adaptation.
All the news you really care about in While We Were Away. Mark RetroActively Reviews Spider-Man, X-Men Arcade’s Revenge.
The crew pines for properties they wish would come back before competing to see who knows the most nerd geography; Gary delivers a retro review of Battle Chasers
Loads of comic, TV, Movie, and theme park news in While We Were Away; the crew discusses their thoughts on the future of comic book blockbusters as a Hollywood tentpole.
The crew wraps up Martial Arts Month with a brief listing of their fave martial arts actors. Stick, Stuck, Pick, Sayonara returns to catchup on all the recent comics. Darren RetroActively Reviews Giant Sized Master of Kung Fu issues 1,2,3.
All the news you really care about in While We Were Away; and the crew begins their Martial Arts Month with a rundown of their fave Kung-Fu Movies.
The crew talk about the fave and not-so-faves of Batman screen adaptations. Then, they talk who’s your Batman.
The crew finally records a long awaited Batman Special. They examine their least fave and fave Batman moments.
Those moments from villains that are memorable - be they terrifying, or unexplainable. Or, in Darren’s case…. seriously man… what’s up with your #5?
Hear the host glow about those wonderful artifacts of geekdom that they are proud to possess.
Selections 5-1 of thePSer’s geeky things they are most excited for in 2022. Plus, Phil has a RetroActive Review of Brian K. Vaughn’s Y the Last Man.
It’s our most alliterative episode yet!
All the news you really care about in While We Were Away; plus the crew runs through their 10-6 selections of the things they are most looking forward to for the calendar year 2022.
The Panel Scanners continue to deliver their top picks of the year, this time for comic books while trying to tempt Mark back into the medium.
Mark willing subjects himself to watching, then reviewing, the Star Wars Holiday Special (1978). There is some other stuff too, but… dear god…
All the news you really care about in While We Were Away. Plus, the crew talks What’s Under the Tree 2021.
Mark and Darren complete their Bond Special by theorizing who would have been a great Bond, and then finish their countdown of the all the 007 films and beyond.
Mark and Darren talk Who’s Your Bond, examine what sets a some 007 films apart from others, and examine their least fave Bond films.
All the news you really care about in While We Were Away. Plus, Phil examines Substack, and how comic creators are using it as a new way to deliver comics content.
Phil, Gary, and Darren talk to some folks at Carol & John’s Comic Shop Free Comic Book Day 2021 event.
The crew recasts some of your fave, and not-so-fave movie roles; Darren conjures some shark movie trivia up from the depths, and Phil RetroActively Reviews the X-Men crossover; Onslaught (Marvel, 1996).
The crew reveal their picks for favorite alternate costume. Which versions of their favorite comic book heroes bend tradition in the coolest way? Everything they are reading from the world of comics is covered in Stick, Stuck, Pick, Sayonara, and Gary has a RetroActive review of the bizarre All Star Section Eight.
All the news you really care about in While We Were Away. Plus, Phil’s long delayed trip to Disney World / Universal Studios finally happened. Which attractions met or exceeded his expectations? Which attractions… nay… institutions does he attempt to bury?
The crew examines their least favorite comic book adapted movies. Fair warning to the DCEU… duck!
All the news you really care about in While We Were Away. Plus, Darren RetroActively Reviews Bill Mantlo, and Jackson Guice’s Epic Comics title “Swords of the Swashbucklers”.
What are the some of the worst costume redesigns? The PSers have some thoughts. Another round of SSPS, and Matt explores DC’s legendary Books of Magic.
All the news you really care about in While We Were Away. Welcome back Kids in the Hall!
Darren has fallen head-over-heals for Superman & Lois.
Gary tries his hand at Ridiculous Comic Book trivia.
Phil retroactively reviews Skybound’s Invincible (2003).
Plus, Matt, Gary, and Darren struggle to keep it together while Phil delivers …very intentional… double entendres.
Gary talks the D&D movie as the crew address some of what was announced in the month of March, 2021.
The crew talk about who their favorite backup superheros have been, Stick, Stuck, Pick, Sayonara returns, and Gary RetroActively Reviews The Sword of Azrael (DC: 1993).
Phil, Darren, Gary, and Matt examine all the news that fit to… podcast in While We Were Away, then chat briefly about some of their favorite romantic relationships in comicbookdom.
With a metric ton of Disney + announcements, Phil and Matt scan through all of the Marvel, Star Wars news. Gary, and Darren find a bunch of news so they can talk too.
The final round of our End of the Year Awards for 2020. Which book will take home title of the year for Phil, Gary, and Darren?
The media portion of our annual awards are in. See who Phil, Darren, and Gary pick for some of the their favorites fo the calendar year 2020. Favorites from Movie/TV, Characters, things that began, things that ended are all part of the End of the Year Awards Part One.
Phil, Darren, and Gary wonder what other nerd-centric holiday specials would draw interest. Phil RetroActively reviews The Last Christmas from Brian Posehn, Gary Duggan, Tony Moore, Rick Remender (Image, 2006).
Phil, and Darren welcome Gary back to discuss what thePSers want under their proverbial Christmas tree. Plus, all the news you really care about in another addition of While We Were Away.
The crew discusses which Halloween costumes they would still really like to wear (Ben Copper 4evs!). Darren has a RetroActive Review of Werewolf by Night (Marvel, 1972).
The guys talk about all the news that really matters to you in While We Were Away. Then, they continue their Mt. Rushmore series with horror icons.
In this episode, Phil and Darren talk about those comic titles that caught them off-guard.
The PSers present their Mt. Rushmore of Batman Villains. Could anyone but the Joker occupy the George Washington spot? Plus, Phil has a long awaited RetroActive Review of Fables.
Who will be on the each host’s Panel Scanners Mt. Rushmore? Phil, and Darren compete in What Tim Should be Reading, and Darren delivers a RetroActive Review of Jim Starlin’s “Dreadstar”.
Tim is back! With his return, there is a metric ton of Star Wars news to cover. Plus, the crew talk what comics they would like to see made into video games.
Gary returns to join Phil, and Darren as they examine pop culture entities they just don’t get, and those they think should be given a second look.
Gary is back to join Phil, and Darren pour over a huge list of While We Were Away stories.
Gary is back to join Phil, and Darren talk about memorabilia. But, this time the artifacts are those they wish could be thrown back. Then, Darren has a nifty entry for the continuous saga of the Ridiculous Comic Book Trivia competition. Phil Retro-actively Reviews fellow Clevelander Brian K. Vaughn’s Saga.
Gary is back to join Phil and Darren for 3WA. Following a catch-up, they talk their White Whales of Memorabilia. We miss you, Tim! Hurry back!
Darren reached out to a pair of Transformers super-fans to produce an episode devoted completely to those wondrous robots-in-disguise. Mark, Gary, and Darren Retro-actively Review Marvel’s Transformers (1984), then rundown their top ten favorite Transformers moments.
Phil, Darren, and guest Matt celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the theatrical release of The Empire Strikes Back. They talk early drafts of the script, and their favorite moments. The 1996 multimedia release of Shadow of the Empire is Retro-actively Reviewed.
Phil and Darren are joined by frequent guest Matt to rundown all the news that really matters to you in While We Were Away. Then, the crew talks about everything they have had a chance to catch up on.
We are still adjusting to the new normal around the Panel Scanners Offices (remote productions are causing some difficulties). Darren is joined by Redmond, and Jason to rundown their Top Ten Favorite Wrestling Matches.
Darren’s old pal Redmond returns to help him out with some While We Were Away stories. Then, they are joined by Jason from Carol and John’s Comic Shop to talk the state of pro-wrestling in 2020 as WrestleMania 36 approaches.
-Audio issues corrected.-
Darren is joined by Into the Darkness creator Mark Zuptich for a 3WA segment, and they talk “Who’s Your Bond?”-a segment examining their favorite era of 007.
Phil and Darren talk their saddest moments specific to comic books. The conversation shifts to what draws the duo into new comics, Darren wraps up with a RetroActive Review of Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters.
All the news that really matters to you in While We Were Away, plus Phil and Darren talk the biggest upsets in pop culture memory.
The crew talks all the cool nerdy stuff they are anticipating for the calendar year 2020.
All the news that really matters to you in While We Were Away, and the guys talk about the end of the Skywalker Saga.
Phil and Darren complete the saga. The third, and absolute final, Star Wars Special (until the next one). They talk about their favorite Star Wars villains, examine the “Skywalker” saga as a whole, and Darren finally completes his epic review of Star Wars, the Original Marvel Years in its entirety.
All the news you really care about, plus Phil and Darren discuss their least favorite Star Wars villain.
Happy Thanksgiving! Be safe on your travels today. Why not enjoy your beautiful Northeast Ohio drive with us? It’s all comics to wrap up our faves-of-the-trine for the calendar year 2019. Eclectic pull files from both hosts to find the best storytelling, and art of 2019.
We’re so sleepy… Energy wains, but enthusiasm for our faves-of-the-year does not. Scheduling issue necessitate a flip of thePSers 2019 Awards, and the Star Wars Special Part III (coming in December). Phil, and Darren run through all of their favorites from the world of TV, games, movies, and most importantly comics for the calendar year 2019. Plus, there is so much of the news that you truly care about in While We Were Away.
Revisit thePSers second Star Wars Special. The crew talks about their favorite Star Wars heroes: who were their fave and not-so-faves. Darren continues his epic RetroActive Review of “Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years”. Plus, an amazing R2D2 impression from Phil! Recorded, just prior to the release of “The Last Jedi”, enthusiasm would soon fade.
Admittedly, we use the term “classic” loosely. In prep for their third, and presumably final, Star Wars Special, revisit the 1st time the Panel Scanners devoted an entire episode to “A Galaxy Far, Far Away.” Recorded in advance of “The Force Awakens” enthusiasm for Star Wars was at its peak.
Sad to be missing our Halloween Special 2019. But, so many costume opportunities inside our Top Ten Favorite Toy Lines. It’s like a spiritual companion to the Panel Scanners Halloween Specials. Let us know what we missed, or what some of your favorites are in the comments, or on the Panel Scanners Instagram.
The Batman Special is on hold due to various host maladies. But, the crew talk about their favorite gaming systems. Let us know if we missed any hidden gems, and give us your faves in the comments, or Panel Scanners Instagram.
The crew talks what they are most looking forward to when Disney + launches in November; Phil, and Darren try to convince Tim he should be reading some comics in “What Tim Should be Reading”; Phil RetroActively reviews “Carnage USA” (Marvel 2011).
All the news you really care about with “While Were We Away”. Plus Phil, and Tim try and help Darren rediscover his love for Star Wars.
Tim, Darren, and Darren’s daughter Lilly wrap up the crew’s Top Ten Favorite Theme Park Attractions.
Tim, Darren, and a special guest rundown their favorite theme park attractions. Everything from Disney, Universal parks, and beyond.
Phil, and Darren continue their celebration of The Panel Scanners Episode 100 with what surprised them most since the podcast began in July of 2012. Darren gets a head start on the Arrowverse with his RetroActive Review of Crisis on Infinite Earths (DC:1985).
Phil, and Darren celebrate 100 episodes of The Panel Scanners! They’ll talk about all of their favorites since thePSers began in July of 2012.
The finale of our three episode Spider-Man Special. The crew talks about their favorite Spider-Man villains and supporting characters, and Phil RetroActively Reviews Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale’s “Spider-Man: Blue.”
Audio issues corrected The march toward Spider-Man: Far From Home continues with Part Two of our Spider-Man Special series. This time around the crew talks Spider-Man screen adaptations; both faves and not-so-faves.
It’s all web-head, all the time for the next three episodes of the Panel Scanners as they prepare for Spider-Man: Far From Home. In part one, the crew talk about their least favorite, and favorite Spider-Man moments.
Audio issues have been corrected.
Darren headed to the Mouse House just ahead of the opening of Star Wars Galaxy’s edge. But, he visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter first (and Springfield). Hear his impressions along with his confession of having finally seen Justice League.
thePSers could not let recent news pass them by. They talk Robert Pattinson as Batman, Doom Patrol’s finale, and Tim runs us through Disneyland’s opening of Star Wars a Galaxy’s Edge.
Phil and Darren wrap up their portion of Carol & John’s Free Comic Book Day 2019 Midnight Release Party by delivering a couple of X-Men themed RetroActive Reviews. Phil reviews Schism, and Darren asks the question, “Did Marvel rip of DC’s Doom Patrol to create X-Men?” Plus, an adorable story about a couple who were getting married at Carol & John’s on Free Comic Book Day 2019.
Part II of Carol & John’s Free Comic Day Midnight Release Party! Dan is back! But, Darren is dismayed that he has not seen Cobra Kai Season 2. The Nerdy Dancers of Cleveland visit us again, Phil talks all things MCU with returning guest Matt and Dan. Plus, all the news you really care about in “While We Were Away.”
All the fun from Carol and John’s Free Comic Book Day Midnight Release Party 2019. The boys talk to some excellent cosplay and Josh and Blake from Comics Generally stop by to say hello.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comics-generally/id1371036980
In continued observance of Star Wars; Episode One’s twenty year anniversary, the crew talks their biggest disappointments in the world of pop culture. Phil has an excellent RetroActive Review of “Scott Pilgrim”. Finally, both Phil and Darren attempt to get Tim to read their comics.
With “Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace” celebrating 20 years since its release in May of 1999, the crew observes the anniversary with an oral history of Episode One. Plus, all the news that really matters to you in” While We Were Away”.
This month thePSers talk about the coolest of cool modes of transportation in all of comics, movies, gaming, and beyond. Join the discussion by reaching out to @panelscanners on Instagram or leave some comments in iTunes.
Phil and Darren deliver their top five geek-a-riffic moments they are looking forward to for the upcoming calendar year of 2019, and take a shot at what Tim’s top five might be.
Phil and Darren deliver all the news that your really care about during While We Were Away, then start their list of the top ten elements of geekery that they are most looking forward to in 2019.
This month the boys talk about the items of comic book, movie, gaming memorabilia that they still really want. From authentic screen worn costumes to lingering childhood dreams, here is an eclectic a list as they have discussed.
All the faves from the year in comic book publishing according to the Panel Scanners Podcast. Hear what Phil, and Darren select for their favorite writers, artists, characters, and their favorite title of the year.
All the news that you truly care about in “While We Were Away”, and the crew deliver the first part of the End of the Year Awards for all the best geekery they came across in 2018.
Happy Holidays from The Panel Scanners. We’re talking what things we want to try that we’ve not gotten around to, Phil and Darren deliver recommendations on current comics they are reading, and Darren has a RetroActive Review of "The New Teen Titans (DC: 1980).
The crew discuss their favorite Halloween costumes and Phil RetroActively Reviews Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight - Haunted Knight (DC 1994).
Reactions to all the news you really care about in While We Were Away, and the crew talks their favorite Horror Movie Characters.
Tim RetroReviews Marvel Comics Super Special: KISS (Marvel 1977). —insert mic-drop emoji here—
All the news you really care about in “While We Were Away”, and Tim and Phil give their impressions on Spider-Man for the PS4.
Admittedly, we were surprised to learn that there are those in India who listen to The Panel Scanners. Now, those friends need our help.
https://www.gofundme.com/kerala-floods-relief-fundraiser
Tim, Phil, and Darren talk Christopher Nolan's 2008 defiant classic "The Dark Knight" as it turns 10. Darren has a RetroActive Review of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's first collaboration "Challengers of the Unknown", a revival of the Jack Kirby and Joe Simon creation.
All the news that you missed in "While We Were Away", and the crew talks what impressed them or failed to impress them from SDCC 2018.
Tim examines the disturbances in The Force as the he tries to make sense of all the recent Star Wars news. Phil RetroActively Reviews Rick Remender's "Fear Agent" and all of your faves and not-so-faves in Stick, Stuck, Pick, Sayonara.
Phil commemorates the passing of Steve Ditko and gives his reaction to the Marvel exhibit at Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture. Tim talks Star Wars VR from Disney Springs and the crew talks what they hope to see from SDCC 2018.
Tim has a comprehensive review of the seemingly forgotten graphic novel Batman: The Cult (DC 1988). The crew discusses what comics they would like to see produced.
This month, the crew talks about everything they have missed in the world of comic, gaming, film, tv, and even theme park news in While We Were Away, then discuss the potential of a burgeoning Disney pop culture monopoly. A big thanks again to all those who came out for Carol & John's Comic Shop Free Comic Book Day Midnight Release Party event and special thanks to everyone at C&Js.
Live from Carol and John's Comic Shop in Cleveland, Phil grills Darren with some Ridiculous Comic Book Trivia, Darren has a RetroActive Review of X-Men and The Teen Titans (Marvel, DC 1982), all your faves and not-so-faves in "Stick, Stuck, Pick, Sayonara", and Phil and Darren are joined by more FCBD 2018 revelers.