Place to Be Nation POP Experience
Place to Be Nation’s Pop Culture podcast feed featuring shows on movies, TV, books, comics, music, sports, nostalgia and much more!
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Friday Dec 16, 2016
Friday Dec 16, 2016
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. Over the course of their travels through comicdom, they have encountered numerous stories via the wonder of trade paperbacks and graphic novels. Once a month, Nick and Greg will review one of those collections in The Longbook Hunters.
In this edition, Greg and Nick take a look at the first collected volume of Marvel's Darth Vader ongoing series, titled "Vader." How does the series accomplish the task of telling a compelling story with a protagonist who wears a full expressionless mask? And what do the boys think of new characters such as Doctor Aphra and Triple Zero?
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
Glenn & Scott return from a medical hiatus to consider the course of human events.
Tuesday Dec 13, 2016
Tuesday Dec 13, 2016
Join Tim & ADLT this week as they are joined by Drew Wardlaw (@_burningspirits) from Voices of Wrestling. This is a doozy of an episode; in fact it was so jaw-dropping at times we aren't going to even tease you with it. So just go listen to get the dirty on the insane past of this seemingly mild-mannered puro podcaster, and if for some reason you aren't satisfied tweet @luchaundead for a full refund.
Tuesday Dec 13, 2016
Tuesday Dec 13, 2016
On the latest edition of Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team Podcast (which is now exclusively on the PTBN POP feed), Adam Murray and Andrew Riche discuss the never-ending war of attrition for the Memphis Grizzlies, and how they are somehow thriving with their "Nasty Nine." Riche and Adam also talk about the packed playoff picture for the Eastern Conference, how much longer Alvin Gentry can possibly last in New Orleans, the Houston Rockets' situation with Donatas Montiejunas, and more! So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
Sunday Dec 11, 2016
Sunday Dec 11, 2016
Moms by day, Netflix bingers by night; Jennifer and Mirandia are friends who will gush over their fandoms for hours with anyone. They are also known to fight over who gets to have Stephen Amell as a second husband.
Get ready folks, because this is a long one! Jenny and Mirandia get away with a lot...or do they? They talk Doctor Strange, the CW's DC Invasion! Crossover, and some audible book choices. The second half of the episode is a review and discussion of the Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. Spoilers will abound so listen at your own risk! Find out what the ladies thought of the return to Stars Hollow and if Jenny can pronounce the name Rory. Don't forget to stay for Nerd Eye Candy!!!
Thursday Dec 08, 2016
Thursday Dec 08, 2016
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. Now, by listener request, Greg and Nick are embarking on a chronological voyage through the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
This month, the boys discuss and debate the merits of the first sequel in the MCU -- 2010's Iron Man 2! Among the topics discussed are the new War Machine (Don Cheadle replacing Terrence Howard), Gwyneth Paltrow's rapidly improving Pepper Potts, and a comparison with the first film.
Wednesday Dec 07, 2016
Wednesday Dec 07, 2016
Two guys talking comics and selling you on the idea of buying only the best, Sellers Points comes to you twice monthly only on Place To Be Nation POP! Long-time friends and comic nerds, Russell and Kelley use every episode to tell you about the best in comics and comics adaptations along with their own brand of “award-winning” analysis.
Russell and Kelley welcome back Greg Phillips of the Hard-Traveling Fanboys to discuss one of their all-time favorites: Superman! This episode is the official Guide To experience for fans of the Man of Steel. From the classics to fan-favorites to some deeper cuts, this one is for long-time fans and those who’ve never given Big Blue a shot. And since they were off for three weeks (slackers), they decided to make this the…ahem…LONGEST PODCAST EVER! And, as a special bonus, Kelley and Greg finally end their Mon-El feud with a twist that still has Russell scratching his head.
Tuesday Dec 06, 2016
Tuesday Dec 06, 2016
This week we take a break from our usual format of reviewing beers and we bring you our visit to the Berthoud Brewing Company in Berthoud, Colorado. Adrian gets a tour of the brewery and learns about the process on how beer is made and a little bit about how a brewery business is run. Visit berthoudbrewing.com for more info and be sure to follow us @luchaundead and the newly revived @storygerm podcast.
Saturday Dec 03, 2016
Saturday Dec 03, 2016
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 their love of comics isn’t limited to the page. In Off the Page, Greg and Nick will examine pieces of comic book media outside the comics themselves.
Chris Jericho may be preparing for the "biggest podcast ever," but the Hard-Traveling Fanboys are bringing you the LARGEST PODCAST EVER ... in Place to Be Nation Pop history! Greg and Nick are joined by special guest (and jingle writer) David Sunday as they take a look at one of the greatest pieces of independent cinema ever created -- the YouTube fan film "Watchmen: Rorschach" from 2008! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll understand more about the human condition. Join us, won't you?
Thursday Dec 01, 2016
Thursday Dec 01, 2016
In this episode Tim and Adrian reflect a little bit on the election (don't worry we don't go off on TOO much of a tangent) and Tim tries a beer that's good enough to make you hurl. Literally.
Wednesday Nov 30, 2016
Wednesday Nov 30, 2016
In part one of an epic two-part look at Spider-Man during the Silver Age of Comics, Kelly and Johnny discuss the first four years of the Amazing Spider-Man comic book!The boys examine...-The origins of the character-The wonderful art of Steve Ditko-A non-stop parade of iconic villains-The most memorable storylines-The changeover to John Romita and the introduction of MJ and the Swinging 60s-And much, much moreLike a streak of light, Imaginary Stories arrives just in time!
Tuesday Nov 29, 2016
Tuesday Nov 29, 2016
On this post-Thanksgiving edition of Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team Podcast (now exclusively on the PTBN POP feed), Adam Murray and Andrew Riche touch on a variety of topics as November comes to a close. How different was Kevin Love's 34-point first quarter vs the Blazers versus Klay Thompson's 37-point third quarter vs the Kings in 2015? Have we seen our first signs of potential upheaval of the NBA Replay System after the mishandling of the Kings/Raptors ending? Why have the Minnesota Timberwolves yet to turn the corner early on under Tom Thibodeau and how much longer could it take? Riche and Adam also talk about Black Friday shopping, the pitfalls of trading newly signed contracts for older ones, and much more! So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
Monday Nov 28, 2016
Monday Nov 28, 2016
It's a huge episode this week, but we don't forget the little details in an interview with Hugh Little (@HughLittleSheet) from Sheet Sandwich/Talking Sheet (http://www.sheetsandwich.com). This is just fun chat as Hugh & Tim are already the best of brothers and just chop it on WC style like only they can. They invite ADLT into the circle who quickly feel the love as well. It's not just a brodeo though as Tim does ask some questions that get to issues within the website and the recent long break. They also talk on the philosophy of Sheet Sandwich and it's history both in up front and behind the scenes coverage. Hugh is a positive energy that is just infectious as he leads the episode into a mini episode of Top Beer halfway through - you might even call it a Top Beer Shot. Hugh also has a big answer for the ominous final question. So if you've ever wanted to hear the answers to some Qs from the man behind Hugh's Qs well this is the episode for you. Make sure to go check on everything on by Hugh @ Sheet Sandwich and go nominate for the 2016 Sheetys
Friday Nov 25, 2016
Friday Nov 25, 2016
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. Over the course of their travels through comicdom, they have encountered numerous stories via the wonder of trade paperbacks and graphic novels. Once a month, Nick and Greg will review one of those collections in The Longbook Hunters.
In this edition, the boys pay tribute to the late, great Steve Dillon by looking at Dillon's legendary collaboration with Garth Ennis on Marvel's most famous gun-toting vigilante.
Wednesday Nov 23, 2016
Wednesday Nov 23, 2016
This week on Top Beer, we try some delicious stouts ranging the gambit from java to chocolate to even...milk? Thats right, milk. We also learn a little bit about the difference between porters and stouts. Follow us @luchaundead