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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 8h

Clue | LASER BRAINS #66 "Life after death is as improbable as sex after marriage!" Jonathan Lynn, John Landis adapt the boardgames Cluedo (Clue in the US) into sharp comedy featuring a tour de force performance by Tim Curry.

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movie podcast spotlights Tim Curry

The greatest film adaptation of a non-literary source?

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Conscience of the King | WHAT THE TREK? #13 “The play’s the thing wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the king”. Classic #StarTrek and classic Shakespeare!

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Shakespeare + Star Trek

"In the long history of medicine, no doctor has ever caught the first few minutes of a play."

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Shade, The Changing Man – Vol. 1: American Scream (Pt. 1) | UK CORRAL #52 “Even my subconscious can harness the power of the M Vest.” #PeterMilligan and Chris Bachalo reimagine Steve Ditko’s bizarre 1970s superhero.

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comic book podcast reviews Peter Milligan comic

Steve Ditko via Peter Milligan.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Uncut Gems | LASER BRAINS #65 “I made a crazy risk. You gamble and it’s – about to pay off.” The Safdie Brothers and Ronald Bronstein create a feature-length anxiety attack, and deliver one of Adam Sandler’s finest performances.

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movie podcast reviews Safdie Brothers film

We review the third of three good Adam Sandler films.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

How #IndianaJones survived the submarine ride! Raiders of the Lost Ark #3 Walter Simonson, John Buscema, Klaus Janson

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Miri | WHAT THE TREK? #12 “Being a red-blooded human obviously has its disadvantages.” Reviewing a classic episode of #StarTrek, written by Adrian Spies and directed by Vincent McEveety.

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Star Trek podcast reviews Kim Darby guest appearance

Miri wants a man with grit.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#Spider-Man 3 | TAPED CRUSADERS #83 “I’d love to shoot you sometime.” Sam Raimi, Ivan Rami and Alvin (“Ordinary People”) Sargent create an entertaining superhero film, marred by interference from Sony.

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Emo Peter Parker invades comic book podcast

Venom, Sandman, and Green Goblin II.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A very informative video essay about #AlanMoore's '1963' comic, featuring a segment from Comic Book Syndicate:

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The Truth About Alan Moore’s '1963' Return to Comics

YouTube video by The Spinner Rack

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Dagger of the Mind | WHAT THE TREK? #11 "It's hard to believe that a man could die of loneliness." Another classic episode of #StarTrek written by Shimon Wincelberg and directed by Vincent McEveety.

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Star Trek podcast reviews classic episode

More Twilight Zone-esque horror on everyone's favourite sci-fi show!

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#Superman: For The Man Who Has Everything | UK CORRAL #50 “This is an IMAGINARY STORY…” #AlanMoore & Dave Gibbons present one of the greatest Superman stories ever told.

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comic book podcast reviews superhero classic

The first of three Alan Moore Superman stories.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy 60th Anniversary to #StarTrek! To celebrate, we have launched 'What The Trek?', a podcast reviewing every single episode of the original series. Hosted by Ian Phillips, Heather Venney & Michael Poirier. (link in the comments)

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What Are Little Girls Made Of? | WHAT THE TREK? #10 “Androids don’t eat, Miss Chapel.” Writer Robert Bloch and director James Goldstone present a #StarTrek episode focused on Nurse Christine Chapel.

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Star Trek podcast covers early depiction AI slop

Two Kirks are better than one.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Swamp Thing (1990 TV series) | TAPED CRUSADERS #33.1 Swamp Things returns again! Developed by Joseph Stefano, and starring Dick Durock, Mark Lindsay Chapman, and Carrell Myers.

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superhero podcast reviews swamp monster

Flashback to a time when superheroes did not rule the media.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I just discovered that UK audiences were unaware of The Honeymooners sitcom in 1985, so when #Transformers #5 was reprinted there, editors had to swap out the splash page of Jackie Gleason and Art Carney with a still image from my favourite TV mini-series: V!

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Balance of Terror | WHAT THE TREK? #9 "Leave any bigotry in your quarters. There's no room for it on the bridge." Writer Paul Schneider and director Vincent McEveety create a #StarTrek homage to 'The Enemy Below' and 'Run Silent, Run Deep'.

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Balance of Terror | WHAT THE TREK? #9

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Fargo | LASER BRAINS #64 You're darn tootin'! The Coen Brothers film starring Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Harve Presnell, and Peter Stormare.

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Fargo | LASER BRAINS #64

YouTube video by Comic Book Syndicate

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

"Do not grieve..." RIP - Peter Cullen (1941 - 2026) - Canadian voice actor known for Eeyore, Bruce Banner/The Hulk, and most famously, Optimus Prime on #Transformers.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Charlie X | WHAT THE TREK #8 "Hang on tight and survive. Everybody does." Looking back at a classic episode of #StarTrek, written by Gene Roddenberry, directed by Lawrence Dobkin.

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Charlie X | WHAT THE TREK? #8

YouTube video by Comic Book Syndicate

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Ghost Rider | TAPED CRUSADERS #83 Mark Steven Johnson redeems himself after the disastrous 'Daredevil' film, with a cast that includes Nicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider, Eva Mendes as Roxanne Simpson, Wes Bentley as Blackheart, Sam Elliott as Carter Slade, and Peter Fonda as Mephistopheles.

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Ghost Rider | TAPED CRUSADERS #83

YouTube video by Comic Book Syndicate

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Was there ever a case when you preferred an older creative team over a more famous successor? eg: Imagine a longer run on Wonder Woman by Mindy Newell & Don Heck? #comics #comicbooks #Superman #Batman #WonderWoman #Thor #Daredevil #FantasticFour

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 19/08/2026

In 1965, CEOs were paid 21 times as much as a typical worker. Today, that number has spiked to 281. The system is rigged and it's time we level the playing field.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The Naked Time | WHAT THE TREK? #7 Video review of a TOS classic! Writer John D. F. Black and director Marc Daniels concoct one of the finest episodes of #StarTrek: The Original Series.

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The Naked Time | WHAT THE TREK? #7

YouTube video by Comic Book Syndicate

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

#Starman - Volume 2: Night and Day (Part 1) | UK CORRAL #49 James Robinson & Tony Harris re-introduce Mikaal Tomas and explore a dark chapter in the history of the Justice Society.

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Starman - Volume 2: Night and Day (Part 1) | UK CORRAL #49

YouTube video by Comic Book Syndicate

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

#Spider-Man: Far From Home | HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST #120 Spider-Man 8 is finally here! Mike-EL, Bex Luthor, Joshua Murr-VELL & G.I.Jolie review the greatest thing to ever exist.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home (movie review) | HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST #120

YouTube video by Comic Book Syndicate

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

#Spider-man: Homecoming | COMIC BOOK SYNDICATE Join the Comic Book Syndicate and our pals for a review of Marvel and Sony's latest attempt at a Spider-man reboot! What did you think of the film? Did you like Tom Holland as Spider-man? Should the rest of the crew let him into the Avengers clique?

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Spider-man: Homecoming | COMIC BOOK SYNDICATE

YouTube video by Comic Book Syndicate

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Amazing Spider-Man 2 | COMIC BOOK SYNDICATE The second cinematic restart Spidey story from Sony is scrutinized by the Syndicate! *SPOILER ALERT* Do not watch this review if you have not read Amazing Spider-Man #121 (June, 1973).

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Amazing Spider-Man 2 (review)

Sony takes another stab at Spidey! Hey, at least they got Gwen Stacey's dress right. Right? The Comic Book Syndicate is pro-Pepsi choice.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

#Spider-Man by Stan Lee & John Romita | COMIC BOOK SYNDICATE The Syndicate swings back to the 60s to review the snazziest section of the Spider-Man series! Amazing Spider-Man 44 & 45 feature the return of the Lizard, MJ’s first meeting with the Parker pals + Aunt May’s brush with a mild head cold!

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Amazing Spider-Man comics review

A look back at the classic era of Stan Lee and John Romita Sr.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Man Trap | WHAT THE TREK? #6 Writer George Clayton Johnson and director Marc Daniels present the first aired episode of #StarTrek!

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Star Trek podcast reviews debut broadcast

In which Spock double fists a salt vampire.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Spider-Man In December 1989 | HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST #176 Web of Spider-Man #59 (Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #327 (David Michelinie, Erik Larsen, Al Gordon), and #328 (Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #159 (Conway, Sal Buscema).

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Todd McFarlane's Amazing Swan Song

The Non-Mutant Cosmic Superhero fights back against the Acts of Vengeance.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Hero At Large | TAPED CRUSADERS #14.1 “It doesn’t matter who I am!” You think you've seen every superhero movie? Think again. Starring the legendary John Ritter, along with Anne Archer, Bert Convy, and Kevin McCarthy.

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movie podcast reviews John Ritter classic

After Three's Company, but before Hooperman, there was Hero At Large.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

#Spider-Man 3 | HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST #175 With great hair, comes great responsibility. The much-maligned Spidey Sequel holds up surprisingly well…for most of the Spider-Friends. Dan MacDonald from AM 800 CKLW (in Windsor, Ontario) guest stars in our review of the 2007 classic.

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Emo Peter Parker Is Here

More than just a meme, Spider-Man 3 is...a good movie?!

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

#Spider-Man: Brand New Day | COMIC BOOK SYNDICATE “Are you Peter Parker? Or are you Spider-Man?” *contains spoilers* Mike-EL and Ben Luthor are joined by special guest Nice Man!

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comic book podcast reviews seventh Spider-Man film

They don't make 'em like this anymore.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Spidey Goes Cosmic! | HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST #174 Reviewing Web of #Spider-Man #58 (Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #326 (David Michelinie, Colleen Doran, Andy Mushynsky), Spectacular Spider-Man #158 (Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema, Mike Esposito). bit.ly/SpiderCast174

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Spidey Goes Cosmic

Spidey faces off against Grizzly, Graviton and Trapster.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Animated Clone Saga | HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST #173 We Really, Really Hate Clones. Reviewing the final episodes of the 90s #Spider-Man animated series: “Doom”, “I Really, Really Hate Clones”, and “Farewell, Spider-Man”, by Bob Richardson, Mark Hoffmeier and James Krieg.

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Farewell Spider-Man

Featuring a bunch a Spider-Mans.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Spider-Man In Mid-November 1989 | HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST #172 Sucked In By Skin-Head! Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #57 (Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #325 (David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #157 (Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema, Mike Esposito).

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Electro Shock Therapy

White supremacy! Anorexia! Bank robberies! This one's got it all.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The Enemy Within | WHAT THE TREK #5 "It's not a duplicate. It's an opposite. Two of the same animal, but different." Writer Richard Matheson and director Leo Penn present another classic episode of #StarTrek.

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Star Trek podcast encounters Kirk's evil twin

Yet another classic episode of a classic series.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Animated Secret Wars | HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST #171 The literary classic is finally adapted to the small screen. James Shooter and Michael Zeck’s deconstruction of the superhero genre (in which all the heroes fight all the villains) is adapted for #Spider-Man: The Animated Series.

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The One From Beyond

Listen to this review, so that the greatest war ever fought...isn't a secret war.

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Michael Poirier @michaelpoirier.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Hellblazer – Part 4: Fear and Loathing | UK CORRAL #48 #JohnConstantine faces off against British nationalists, the angel Gabriel, relationship troubles, and his 40th Birthday.

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comic book podcast reviews Vertigo classic

It's Blazin' Time.

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