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PTBN's NBA-Team Podcast- Gone Fishin' 2018: Part 2

The season may be over for most NBA teams already, but the offseason is just getting started, and Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, are here to discuss what EVERY team needs to do now that the whistle has blown. In this installment, Riche and Adam discuss the Philadelphia 76ers, the Denver Nuggets, and the Phoenix Suns. So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team! 

Marvel Age: Master Class 1961-1962

Welcome to the Marvel Age Master Class Podcast! Each month, former Marvel staffer Ben Morse joins with a member of PTBN Comics' very own Sarcastic Four (Nick Duke, Tim Capel, Russell Sellers or Todd Weber) to take a closer look at the year previously highlighted in that same month's Marvel Age Podcast! Ben brings his wealth of behind-the-scenes knowledge to catch things the S4 missed and brings his unique perspective to talk about the stories and creators of the selected year.
This very special premiere episode takes a highly-concentrated look at Marvel's output from November 1961 until the end of 1962. Ben and guest Russell Sellers talk about Marvel Comics' origins as a company, they discuss the extremely crucial contributions of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, and our team chronologically looks at the first comic book appearances of the Fantastic Four, Hulk, Thor, Spider-Man and Ant-Man. Face front, true believers, and EXCELSIOR!

Sellers Points: Talk'in Shop - Image Comics

​Sellers Points is the place to be for real comic analysis, speculation and all around useless opinions as host Russell Sellers and a plethora of cohorts and special guests bring you new episodes monthly.
This month, Russell is joined by good buddies James Echols and host of the Sunday Groove, David Sunday to talk a little shop. This time it's all about Image Comics. Which creator-owned titles are hottest right now? Which classics should everyone check out? How long did each of them last in this season's Walking Dead finale? Don't Seinfeld gif out before you get the answer!

PTBN Play: #GameStruck4 - Super Nintendo

Brad and Jordan share their four defining games for the SNES.

PTBN's NBA-Team Podcast- Gone Fishin' in 2018: Part 1

For most teams in the NBA, the season is over, but that won't stop Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, from discussing ALL of the teams and what they need to do in the offseason. In this installment, Riche and Adam discuss the Brooklyn Nets, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Los Angeles Lakers. So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!

Songs With Friends #1

Songs With Friends is the newest addition to the Place to Be Nation POP feed! On each episode, Steve Williams and Kelly explore the lyrics behind two famous songs and try to decipher the backstories. This week, they discuss Dido's "White Flag" and Evanescence's "My Immortal." Is Dido a home wrecker? Why is Amy Lee always lying down? Did anyone die? Listen in as Steve and Kelly delve into all that and more!

Marvel Age: Reaction - Announcement

Big news from PTBN Pop's Comic Team and the Marvel Age Podcast! Here's a very special announcement regarding a second show from our team and a new member to the Marvel Age family - someone quite familiar to both Marvel fans and the Place to be Nation!

Hard-Traveling Fanboys Podcast #109: Countdown — Top Active Writers

Mild-mannered reporters by day, Greg Phillips and Nick Duke share an intense love of comic books that has made them the Hard-Traveling Fanboys. And if there’s anything that fanboys love, it’s debating what book is better than another book or which character is “cooler.”
Enter Countdown, a monthly episode where Greg and Nick will each give a top five list and debate the merits therein.
This month, the Fanboys take a moment to survey the current landscape of comics and choose their top 5 active comic book writers (not named Geoff Johns)! Find out which newer writers made the cut alongside some grizzled vets and full-fledged legends.

PTBN Play: #GameStruck4 - SEGA Genesis

Brad and Jordan share their SEGA Genesis memories and detail their four defining games for the console.

PTBN's NBA-Team Podcast- 2018 Conference Finals Preview

After an interesting first round and a less than interesting second round, we are on to the NBA's Final Four, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are here to give you their insights on the Conference Finals. Will we see a repeat of last year between Boston and Cleveland although the rosters are drastically different? Will Brad Stevens find a way to "solve" the myriad of problems LeBron James presents to the Celtics? The top two teams made it to the Western Conference Finals,but which team has the most pressure to deliver this year? Riche and Adam also talk about the Raptor's latest postseason mudslide, the greatness of Kevin Durant, the Chris Paul problem Houston might have against Steph Curry, and much more. So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!

Talk'n Pop 4

In the latest edition of Talk'n Pop, Jenny and Tim lure JT Rozzero back to the show to share his thoughts on... Jersey Shore: Family Vacation? Sigh. Tim and JT run down the season thus far with some of their favorite moments. Plus, it's almost time for those blockbusters, so stick around for a Summer Movie Preview! From Deadpool 2 to Crazy Rich Asians, there's a little something for everyone.

Hard-Traveling Fanboys Podcast #108: Off the Page — Avengers Assemble

In Off the Page, Greg and Nick take a look at comic book media outside the printed page. In this edition, they review the first two episodes of the ongoing Disney XD Marvel Comics animated series “Avengers Assemble.” As a replacement for the excellent “Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,” this cartoon had a lot to live up to. Does it clear the bar? (SPOILER: Absolutely not.)

PTBN Play: #GameStruck 4 - The NES

Jordan and Brad share memories of the NES and the four games that best defined the system for them.

Geek & Sassy #24

In the 24th installment of Geek and Sassy, Jennifer and Mirandia recount tales from their recent travels! They take you from Wisconsin to New Orleans and from Washington D.C. to Atlanta! Back at home, the girls check out some TV shows, books, and comics. Stick around for a discussion and review of the animated movie Batman: Gotham by Gaslight. How does this Elseworlds story hold up against the comic book version? Who is Jack the Ripper?? And what the hell is a Cock Robin??? All these answers and more, including Nerd Eye Candy!
(WARNING! FROM 52:00 - 1:11:00 THERE ARE SPOILERS FOR AVENGERS INFINITY WAR HERE!)

Marvel Age Podcast Featuring the Sarcastic Four: Episode One - 1961-1962

Welcome to the Marvel Age! Each month PTBN Comics' very own Sarcastic Four (Nick Duke, Tim Capel, Russell Sellers and Todd Weber) take an in-depth year-by-year look at Marvel Comics' publishing history, focusing on 10 significant issues from that year. The team looks at important character debuts, discusses significant comic creators, and places social and historical context of the era onto the books, all culminating in a holistic look at the Marvel Age of Comics.
This inaugural episode takes a concentrated look at Marvel's output from November 1961 until the end of 1962. The Sarcastic Four talk about Marvel Comics' origins as a company, they discuss the extremely crucial contributions of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, and our team chronologically looks at the first comic book appearances of the Fantastic Four, Hulk, Thor, Spider-Man and Ant-Man.