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A Few Marvel/DC Thoughts from San Diego ComicCon

So this is all based from sources that I read, so I'm sure I'll get something wrong here or there: Thor: The Dark World: Early word is that it looks underwhelming.  We said that 2 years ago and were proven extremely wrong on that.  I've really enjoyed Chris Hemsworth's interpretation of Thor (adding more humor than we were expecting) and Tom Hiddleson is fucking genius....worst case, it turns into Iron Man 2. Captain America: The Winter Soldier: The concept art is selling this movie right now.  It should be as good as the first movie....and as long as they get the nationality of the Winder Soldier's handlers right, it's still a thousand times better than the Matt Salinger movie. Guardians of the Galaxy: In a conversation I had with a friend, he was worried that it would get weird by being left in the hands of the director of Tromeo and Juliette.  First off...Disney isn't going to be giving James Gunn a very long leash.  Secondly, the movie features a talking tree and a gun toting raccoon....what could possibly be weird about that? Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Joss Whedon is going to be fully involved in this...Coulson's back (resurrection, apparently, totally blow off), as is Agent Hill (Colbie Smulders will be needing a job after How I Met Your Mother wraps this season).  And Ron Glass from Firefly plays an agent, opening the door for everybody from Whedon's stock players to make an appearance! X-Men: Days of Futures Past: First off, in 2011 when we had 4 superhero movies released, X-Men First Class turned in the best production!  Now, we're melding the two casts together.  It could be awesome, or it could be a convoluted mess.  But Peter Dinklage and Sentinels should balance it towards the "awesome" column! The Flash/JLA:  Imagine, if you will, that Hawkeye got a stand-alone movie before Thor.  Then, imagine that you spent two hours watching a guy who's sole ability is to be really good at archery.  Don't get me wrong, I looooove me some Hawkeye.  But Thor needed the added benefit of being fully drawn out in a movie prior to being featured in The Avengers.  Now, replace "Hawkeye" with "The Flash" and "Thor" with "Wonder Woman."  The Flash is a decent character (albeit, with a rouge's gallery that consists of villains too stupid for Superman to face), but I fear for this turning into another Green Lantern, and nobody wants that... Superman/Batman: I guess the bigger question is, do they just simply replace Christian Bale with somebody else (and with a 2015 release date, they better get cracking at finding that person) and continue the continuity of the Nolanverse, or start fresh?  I don't think that Batman's origin needs to be retold again, but establishing what type of Batman this will end up being (Nolan, Burton, Schumacher, or *shudder* West) remains the bigger question.  This is definitely a step in the right direction, but with Man of Steel struggling to hit the $300 million domestic marker (and fall substantially short of the $1 Billion world marker that Iron Man 3 hit earlier in the summer) they will need to tread lightly and really have a plan going in to all of this.... What are your thoughts? Go forth and be nerdful! Andy

Episode 84: The Last Son of Kryptin

In 1938, two creative young men came up with the idea of an alien from a destroyed planet who becomes one of the greatest superheroes the world has ever known, Superman. 74 years later, their groundbreaking vision has reached its ultimate form in Geek Salad episode 84: The Last Son of Kryptin (aka, Krypton, but as spoken by Marlon Brando). Join Andy, Mike C, and Mike G as they use the entire show (sorry, no segments this time) to discuss Superman and all the wonders, and horrors, that his long legacy has wrought. They also tackle his villains (including Lex Luthor's horribly petty reason for hating Superman), his friends, his animal sidekicks, the multiple goofy versions of Kryptonite, and more. The guys even get into a knock-down, drag out fight over the merits of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel and the possibilities for the Justice League movie. Okay, it's more of a fierce debate... okay, more of a friendly debate.

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Retro Episode 11: Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys?

Grab your utility belt and journey back to the year 2009 for the Geek Salad retro episode 11: Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys.  Join Andy, Mike C, and Mike G as they discuss all things Gotham and Batman. Originally posted March 18, 2009.

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Episode 83: The Destruction of Jared-Syn

Just when you think you’re getting a Road Trip show, Geek Salad goes and changes everything!  So strap in, grab your Frank Stallone Leather Jacket/Denim Vest combo, and relive the movies of 1983 with Geek Salad and Episode 83: The Destruction of Jared-Syn!

Thrill to their riveting discussion of the perils of having Risky Business sex on a filthy New York subway, the acting powerhouse that is the Barbarian Brothers, as well as a whole bunch of other stuff…

Then stay tuned for a Stupid, Stupid about Xbox One, a Trailer Park covering the final “Man of Steel” trailer, a Geek Salad Movie Review of “Star Trek into Darkness” and a Salad Shills covering the new Netflix season of Arrested Development!

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A List of Demands for "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D"

Okay folks….now that we’ve stamped out the final post orgasmic cigarette after seeing the super awesome “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” trailer, we here at Geek Salad have come up with a list of demands that will guarantee that the show remains awesome.

Alan Silvestri MUST do the opening theme.

I’m pretty sure that ABC already has somebody like Bear McCreary or W.G. “Snuffy” Walden on tap to provide weekly music to the show (although Michael Giacchino would be awesome), after the fanfare scored by Mr. Silvestri for “The Avengers,” every week must make us feel like we’re watching something awesome.

Female S.H.I.E.L.D. agents must be wearing skirts…like the micro mini kinds found in the new Star Trek flicks

It'll cause less outrage than the plunging zippered necklines showcased in “The Avengers.”

Now that Disney has the rights, would it kill them to get Punisher, Daredevil, or Ghost Rider right for a change?!?!

And while we’re on the subject, a few C-Listers won’t hurt either….I’m looking at you, Brother Voodoo!!!!

And to a far greater extent, how about GODDAMN MOON KNIGHT!

I realize that he’s really just a knock off of Batman, hence, while you’ll never see him appear in his own film (but Patton Oswalt’s version of Episode VII would put him front and center).

The less said about Coulson’s return from the dead the better….and for god’s sake, don’t give him PTSS just to give him a “flaw!”

Don’t water-down the characters from the movie Phases I or II by making them appear AT ALL on the series!

Speaking of watering down, keep us out of the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent’s personal lives.  That includes any and all inner-office romances and issues with the kids!

If David Duchovney, Gillian Anderson, or any of the Lone Gunmen make so much as a cameo on the show, I vow on the lives of my children, that I will buy every season of “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” on Blu-Ray!

….and finally…

Stan Lee absolutely MUST make an appearance in each and every episode either buying a hot dog from a street vendor, pulling a kid out of a busy street, or walking out of an elevator with Lou Ferrigno

Anything else I’m leaving off?

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And FINALLY! A Wolverine trailer worth getting excited about!

Okay, so I could probably do without the Superman/Spider-Man 2 plot device of giving up your powers, but this still looks pretty kick ass!!!! Not to mention the Canadian Bar Fight from the Miller/Claremont Limited Series! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WEbzZP-_Ssc

Geek Salad's 2012 Year in Review Minisode!

Andy and Mike return for a quickie show to discuss some of the highlights of the Year of the Geek 2012, including discussions about the various superhero movies released, some great TV shows and discoveries, as well as a review of The Hobbit!

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Episode 71: Family Services vs The Superfriends

From before World War II, comic book superheroes have been inspiring animated features to give motion and voice to the thrilling tales. Unfortunately, while some have been downright outstanding, others have apparently been made by untrained apes who have no concept of style or quality. To help guide you through the years and the many, many cartoons is the Geek Salad crew with Episode 71: Family Services vs The Superfriends. Join Andy, Mike G, Jim, and Mike C as they discuss such topics as the awesomeness that was Batman: The Animated Series, but also the awfulness that was the 1978 Fantastic Four cartoon (curse you, H.E.R.B.I.E.!). Then stick around as Total Recall visits the Trailer Park, and the gang hit back at Ric Flair and the Juggalos in Stupid, Stupid.

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Folks...here is Catwoman. Get Over It!!!

Please have faith in Christopher Nolan...for the love of all that is holy!!!!!!

Episode 52: Guilty as Charged!

Be prepared to turn in your Nerd Cards, because Mike and Andy have found you (and themselves) guilty on Episode 52:  Guilty as Charged!  Guilty pleasures like enjoying hockey, fantasy football, Michael Buble and Katy Perry, cooking shows, as well as admitting to enjoying J-Pop and songs from High School Musical can give a nerd a bad rep! Then stick around while the boys discuss Chick Beer and Andy goes off on a "Let it Go Already" rant about the Star Wars Blu-Rays.  The trailer for "Moneyball" will be discussed, as well as shills for the DC New 52 and a few choice podcasts! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family.  Download the app for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com.  Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.”  Please subscribe to their Twitter feed: @geeksaladradio Geek Salad is intended for adult listeners and contains coarse language and profanity.  Listener discretion is advised.