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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I was spellbound by #BlackMagickAwakening from @imagecomics by #GregRucka and #NicolaScott you can here my thoughts on Friday if you can’t wait for them they’re available now on Patreon! #prepareforprattle tinyurl.com/2c5yqr22

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Visions of Hope @visions-of-hope.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Do you love #StarWars? Do you love video essays? Do you love helping out YouTube channels that run afoul of the algorithm for reasons they don’t quite comprehend? Well… click this link anyway. youtu.be/v97f663Qh1Q?...

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Who is Luke Skywalker? Episode I: Farmboy - Character Analysis Video Essay

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Shock-Phobia Fest 2026 kicks off with a Clone Bores and double the sexy werewolf biker action you’ve all been waiting for!! Can the director of #JasonX defeat the writer of #XMen When they both have award-winning FX artist visionaries in each of their corners?

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Did you know #MetalGearSolid’s #DavidHayter directed a biker werewolf movie called #Wolves2014 starring #JasonMomoa? However will it defeat the similar #Skinwalkers2006 from James Isaac the director of #JasonX in this Friday’s Shock-Phobia Fest podcast? #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

After 4 weeks of weekly podcasts are you ready for another 4, well maybe even 5? But definitely 4 Pre-recorded solo #ShockPhobiaFest #Halloween-themed podcasts (currently available on @patreon)

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The finale for #NoirMonth drops Friday on #Hoodlum1997 with @mstonyatodd however due to another technical issue this will again only be audio but is available for patrons now despite this this I did manage to scrape a few clips from it… #PrepareForPrattle tinyurl.com/2brb3vm2

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

For the 3rd part #NoirMonth we look back at arguably where #FilmNoir all began as we compare all three Warner Bros. adaptations of #DashiellHammet’s novel #TheMalteseFalcon. Super Dummy Paul joins myself & I’ve recruited Angry Andy Reviews to be our Fall Guy! #PrepareForPrattle tinyurl.com/2yvnu859

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

In this Friday’s podcast we Unfortunately watched #SatanMetLady from 1936 which is strangely far less progressive than its 1931 counterpart, in this script Effie becomes Murgatroyd a one-note character that is so dumb she cannot spell her own. An insulting female character… #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

You’ve seen #IntoTheSpiderVerse & #SpiderNoir but how does the original interpretation of #SpiderManNoir character differ from the #NicCage version? @iamjacsmusings & I continue to muddy the moral waters in Noir Month! #PrepareForPrattle tinyurl.com/23f4dqsz

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Visions of Hope @visions-of-hope.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Tomorrow I’ll post my first ever Members Musings video. I don’t think I’ve ever yapped at a camera for this long. This unscripted tomfoolery will be accessible to absolutely EVERYONE for two weeks. However, if you’d like to support the channel it costs less than a coffee (even a really bad one)!

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#HalloweenTheGame drops today for general release but did you know I’ve practically spoken about every the Halloween film on @and_now_the_podcast_starts links for each podcast are on the collaborations page on my website… #PrepareForPrattle www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com/collaboratio...

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Sadly The #ZeitgeistCurse strikes a second time for #NoirMonth as the week prior to @iamjacsmusings & my podcast on the 2 original #SpiderManNoir comic book mini-series. #SpiderNoir has been cancelled! You’ll get to hear our thoughts this Friday… #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

To celebrate #LaraCroft #TombRaider’s 30th anniversary I’ve added her to the latest Patreon Puny Pod poll along with another outing for the dream demon #FreddyKrueger of #ANightmareOnElmStreet! #PrepareForPrattle tinyurl.com/2cokuy8c

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Some listeners may have missed my latest #SpiderMan podcast while we wait for the next #ACloneInTheDark the story in question #VenomCarnageUnleashed will serve as a lead in of sorts for an upcoming episode on #PlanetOfTheSymbiotes… #PrepareForPrattle tinyurl.com/29htldrn

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#MildredPierce really lucked out in this property deal with Monty! ria_reads_books & I discuss the benefits of having a rich benefactor in today’s podcast… #PrepareForPrattle tinyurl.com/2clv8m3a

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Apologies for all the delays but finally #NoirMonth starts tomorrow with @ria_reads_books discussing #MildredPierce from the director of Casablanca, featuring #JoanCrawford’s Oscar-Winning turn as our title character and equally unforgettable performance from #AnnBlyth #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

@angry_andy1138 might still be on YouTube hiatus but #SuperDummyPaul of @eraofgeek & @superheroesfordummies20 & I twisted his arm to compare all adaptations of #TheMalteseFalcon for our #NoirMonth podcast to his immediate regret… #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

X-Mas gon’ give to ya! As another festive fight kicks off on Patreon as Crimbo Clone Bores Clash! But will they choose Shane Black or superheroes? #KissKissBang V.S. #TheNiceGuys or #Deadpool V.S. #Shazam for myself & @visions-of-hope.bsky.social to cover… #PrepareForPrattle tinyurl.com/2xtbab86

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Absolutely adore these glossy prestige cardboard covers with the added subtitles and logo for #MarvelComics #Darkman Vol. 2 by #JavierSaltares, he went all out on them! #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Oh! The irony of having a #Top5 #ComicBookMovie #ScoresAndSoundtracks podcast to be the one with to suffer from audio issues! @patsthetrick is here sharing a playlist of his favourite bangers from your favourite comic book-style films #PrepareForPrattle tinyurl.com/2bhgwpeo

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

For Patrons & those who just can’t wait till 2moro for @patsthetrick’s podcast on #ComicBookMovie #ScoresAndSoundtracks it is available early on @patreon! #PrepareForPrattle bit.ly/45USlui

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

As I mentioned in my last post though managed to collate some video clips the full podcast will have to be purely audio but here is one of my picks for @patsthetrick’s pod topic on Top 5 Comic Book Movies Scores & Soundtracks… #PrepareForPrattle #TheAmazingSpiderMan #JamesHorner #AndrewGarfield

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Sadly due to technical issues with the video Friday’s podcast will be purely audio. Though I’ve been able to scrape some small video clips a full video isn’t workable. #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

@patsthetrick pod on Top 5 #ComicBookMovie #Scores & #Soundtracks is finally coming out this Friday! Here’s a sneak peak at why Pat picked this particular podcast topic… #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

While you’re awaiting your next #CloneInTheDark podcast why don’t we catch up with #Venom & #Carnage around the same time as they poke fun at the controversy around violent video games in ‘90s while arguably promoting #MaximumCarnage #PrepareForPrattle bit.ly/4goqbMX

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

It’s not every #DCComics issue you read where #HeMan gets called a “smug wank” 🤣 #Mattel #MastersOfTheUniverse

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The latest Patreon exclusive #PunyPod poll is now up I’ve added #Darkman & #HeMan alongside our female-led comics but only my patrons have the POOWWWWEERRRRRRRR!! #VoteNowJoinPatreon #PrepareForPrattle bit.ly/4qlpbO9

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A podcast I’d forgotten I’d recorded in 2021 I found a few years ago but now it’s about time it made its public debut this Friday as I cover the controversial #WhoCanKillAChild #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I’m back! First off I’ve dropped my latest Patreon exclusive on #PredatorVSBlackPanther & on Friday I’ll be making public a previously lost podcast… #PrepareForPrattle bit.ly/4qbGKAi

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#Sinners is a film that celebrates #BlackJoy, culture & community unlike most other #Oscar winning films that #TheAcademy tend to prefer which mostly focus on the opposite... #PrepareOrPrattle bit.ly/4fVoHLE

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

What a pair of films & what a pair of guests! As FemmeOn founders Ria & Tonya return to compare 2 cinematic classics that are both similar and yet extremely different. we bring to you our latest Clone Bores as #FromDuskTillDawn battles tooth and claw with #Sinners! bit.ly/4fVoHLE

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Here’s a sneak peek at Friday’s #FromDuskTilDawn V #Sinners podcast W/ @mstonyatodd & @ria_reads_books Tonya discusses swerves in the narrative & familial conflict… #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

It’s been a rocky road to this podcast but Patrons can now listen to #FromDuskTillDawn V #Sinners2025 with @femmeoncollective founders @riacarrogan & @mstonyatodd join Patreon now if you’re chomping at the bit! #PrepareForPrattle bit.ly/4uvEiVN

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Visions of Hope @visions-of-hope.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I can’t quite believe it’s been ONE YEAR since I posted my first video essay. I should probably say something humble about how much it sucks. But while I’d like to think my craft has improved, I’m actually quite proud of my first effort. youtu.be/IiQcgmoQ-UA?...

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The Truth About Star Wars: Reflections On Star Wars Fandom & Canon

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

There were some seismic shifts in #SpiderMan’s life in last night’s podcast. But next episode we’ll be dealing with the aftershocks like #BenReilly & #MaryJaneWatsonParker here! Here is the #CloneSaga reading for the next podcast… #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Pat has decided on our podcast topic for July and it is Top 5 #ComicBookMovie #Soundtracks & #Scores! What are some of your favourites? #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Tony Holt Jr. once again cannot get enough of #MaryJaneWatson in another preview of 2moro’s #ACloneInTheDark podcast about favourite redhead reunites with #PeterParker in #TheCloneSaga to announce they’re having a baby! #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

This time next week @mstonyatodd @riacarrogan & myself will record our #FromDuskTillDawn V.S. #Sinners podcast but what are your thoughts on the films? Do you have preference and if so why?? #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

A brief hiatus from my @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social content but it will return. However here is a preview of Friday’s #ACloneInTheDark podcast as #ComicsLitVol1 co-editor/contributor @a.r.farina manages again to tie classic literature to #TheCloneSaga! #PrepareForPrattle bit.ly/4tS4yt2

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The final film podcast from my feed @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social‪‬! From writer #GerryConwayRIP & from artists #FrankFrazetta & #RalphBakshi comes #FireAndIce1983 Join @genuinechitchat.bsky.social‬ & myself as we discuss live-action remakes, the male gaze & queer-coded characters... pod.fo/e/41af03

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The latest and 3rd #ACloneInTheDark available now on @patreon! Sees me reference a whole host of classic #DoctorOctopus stories but is there a reason for that? You’ll have to use your own greasy tentacles to find out… #PrepareForPrattle bit.ly/4uZ2hgW

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Have you seen hair used as a weapon in fiction before? Let us know some more examples apart from #TheBrideWithWhiteHair @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social @genuinechitchat.bsky.social #PrepareForPrattle bit.ly/4wgRf81

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Horror Legend #RonnnyYu brings us the film that helped him break Hollywood! #TheBrideWithWhiteHair @fwfilmfestival‬ a dark fantasy wuxia Romeo & Juliet, but was this Hong Kong film a tragedy or triumph for @genuine_chitchat‬? #prepareforprattle bit.ly/3RwvvFe

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

In another Patreon exclusive! What happens when #TheHeroesInAHalfShell match martial arts skills with #TheWorldWarriors in #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles VS #StreetFighter? An Arcade Beat-Em-Up for the ages as these 90s icons clash! #PrepareForPrattle bit.ly/3OWkSee

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

‘Who wants to live forever?’ Not many but did @genuinechitchat.bsky.social ‬ experience this phenomena while watching #Highlander1986 for first time at @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social‬? Did he pray for a Quickening and or did he embrace it for The Prize it truly is? #prepareforprattle bit.ly/4uE5t1j

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