Place to Be Nation POP Experience

PTBN's NBA-Team Podcast- Early Returns

The Presidential election may be thankfully overwith, but Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team (now exclusively on the PTBN POP podcast feed), still have some votes to make in an episode-long game of "For Real or No Big Deal." Riche and Adam talk about everything NBA from the Clippers' defensive dominance to three-point shooting centers to the legitimacy (or lack thereof) of the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference. They also talk about upcoming games, why the regular season should be longer (!!), comparing newborns to "max contracts," and much more. So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!

PTBN Play: Top 10 Spouse Board Games

On this edition of PTBN Play, Jennifer Campbell shares her top 10 favorite board games with Chad Campbell. Jennifer discusses why she enjoys playing board games and the attributes of each game on her list. She even surprises her own husband with some of her picks! Our hope is that this podcast will provide some assistance for any couples looking to enter the world of board gaming.

Hard-Traveling Fanboys Podcast #31: Countdown -- Marvel Comics Video Games

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 column where Greg and Nick will give a top five list and debate the merits therein. In this edition, the boys are joined by the Editorial Director of Marvel Digital Media (and Place to Be Nation contributor) BEN MORSE!
They count down the best Marvel Comics video games of all time! From timeless classics like the X-Men arcade game to some forgotten gems, you won't want to miss this one.

Sellers Points: Bottom 5 Animated Comic Book Shows

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. 
It’s Part 2 of this month’s episodes as the guys layout the worst in animated comic book TV shows. They can’t all be winners, right? And these are about as far from winning as it gets. Laugh and cringe along as they lay the proverbial smackdown on the Bottom Five Comic Book TV Shows Ever! And check out the list of nominees and rules for consideration below.
Rules for consideration: Must have had at least one season that aired and based on pre-existing comic book properties and/or characters. Russell and Kelley had to agree to its inclusion. 
 
Nominees
Iron Man: Armored Adventures 
Fantastic Four (90s)
Iron Man (90s)
The Incredible Hulk (90s)
Spider-Man Unlimited
Ultimate Spider-Man
Wild CATs
Beware The Batman 
Hulk and the Agents of SMASH
Avengers Assemble 
Swamp Thing 
The Batman 
Teen Titans Go!
Ultra Force

Todd Weber's Conversation: Comics! Tim Capel & Byrne/Claremont X-Men Pt 1

​Place to Be Nation’s Conversation: Comics is a comics interview show featuring host Todd Weber and guests from the wide spectrum of the comics industry--from pros to retailers to bloggers, podcasters and fans.
DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK! Todd's back after a several month hiatus to talk with longtime friend Tim Capel about all things comic book. After an in-depth interview, Todd and Tim dissect one of their favorite runs of comics-Chris Claremont and John Byrne's legendary run on the Uncanny X-Men!

Lucha Undead: Josh aka Skillcrane from WWW and Tap or Snap

This week the boys are joined by Josh AKA Skillcrane (@naturalbornheel) from Wrestling with Words and most notably the go-to MMA podcast Tap or Snap. Talk of Josh's time as a wrestling fan as both a hardcore and casual fan. He regales us with his 8 hour round trip to watch a 6 hour film and how this plays into his fandom of film, arts, and music. Josh tells us about his background growing up around such Texas wrestling legends as Bruiser Brody,Chris Adams, Gary Hart, & the Von Erichs and heck, if they spent anytime in San Antonio they probably came threw Josh's childhood living room. We talk about street art and what it means when the medium is the message. We talk about not only genesis of of Josh's fandom but the genesis of MMA it's self. Politics do come up but Tim is not as apoplectic at this point so it stays light. Josh is a great writer, podcaster, artist, and most importantly a friend. Folllow him on twitter and Check out all of his work at WwW.

Geek & Sassy #5

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.
The ladies are back this week, updating you on the Adventures of Evil Midget and Boo Boo and their Streams and Reads. Then stick around to meet Barbra Annino, author of the Stacy Justice series, The Goddess Series and the Everafter Trilogy. She discusses her writing process, how she handles reviews, and even takes part in everyone's favorite, Nerd Eye Candy of the Moment! 

Top Beer: Porter

​This week we try some delicious porters.  What is a porter?  Is it a stout? Is it not?  Tune in to find out!  Follow us @luchaundead. 

Hard-Traveling Fanboys Podcast #30: Hard Travelers for Hire -- The Incredible Hulk

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, Greg and Nick are joined by Russell Sellers to discuss the second entry in the MCU, 2008's The Incredible Hulk. How does Edward Norton compare to Eric Bana and Mark Ruffalo in the role of Bruce Banner?

PTBN's NBA-Team Podcast- Keepin' It 100

Place to Be Nation's NBA-Team of Adam Murray of Andrew Riche celebrate their landmark 100th episode (now exclusively on the PTBN Pop feed) the only way they really know how: Talking about a whole lot of NBA basketball. RIche and Adam touch on all sorts of topics like the Cavaliers' hot start, the Golden State Warriors' tepid start, odd statistical leaders after two weeks, Anthony Davis and the sinking New Orleans Pelicans, contract extensions, DeMar DeRozan's scoring spree, and much more! So suit up and take it out for the 100th time with the NBA-Team!

Sellers Points: Top 5 Animated Comic Book TV Shows

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.
Things get cartoonish this episode as the guys pick the Top 5 Animated Comic Book TV Shows Ever! What made the list? What got snubbed? How much hair loss occurred in the selection process? Find out the answers to these and many other questions in the second half! And check out the list of nominees and rules for consideration below.
Rules for consideration: Must have had at least two seasons that aired and based on pre-existing comic book properties and/or characters. Russell and Kelley had to agree to its inclusion. 
Nominees: 
Batman The Animated Series
Superman The Animated Series
Justice League
Justice League Unlimited 
Batman Beyond
X-Men The Animated Series 
Spider-Man: The Animated Series 
Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes 
Spectacular Spider-Man
Young Justice 
Teen Titans 
Super Friends 
Spider-Man (1967)
X-Men: Evolution 
Spawn: The Animated Series 
The TickBatman The Brave and the Bold

Top Beer: Shot #7

Another quick shot of some good brews!  Follow us @luchaundead​

Hard-Traveling Fanboys Podcast #29: Off the Page -- Doctor Strange (2007)

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.
This month, the Fanboys celebrate the release of Marvel's Doctor Strange live-action film by taking a look at an oft-forgotten animated film, Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme! It's certainly a ... strange ... situation.

Lucha Undead: Catching up with Parv

This week Timothy has on the original and first two-time guest to the show Parv (@jerryvonk), from Where the Big Boys Play, Titans of Wrestling, and Letters from Kayfabe. They talk about Parv’s role as de facto voice of the PWO podcast feed & his role on the board. How Parv got into wrestling & how his fandom differs from Timothy’s. Does Parv break down film or music with a similarly ridged BIGLAVian rubric? When they talk about music including Parv’s Top 100 Music Artists articles currently on PTBN Timothy is supported by his guest co-host Quentin Moody (@qt_moody) host of Sorpresa Es Lucha and Psychology Is Dead.
It’s not all fun & games as Timothy does ask Parv about his sometimes confrontation & abrasive attitude on the internet. Closing out the show is a big announcement for the future of the PWO podcast feed, so stick around to the end to hear it.

PTBN's NCAA-Team: Season Preview

Adam Murray and Andrew Riche of Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team (NOW on the PTBN Pop feed) introduce the month of November with an extra-sized, NBA-centric college basketball preview as all things hoops tips off in full gear this week! They discuss every major conference from the loaded ACC to the soon-to-be-no-more (?) Big XII to the rejuvenated Big East. How good can this year's Duke team possibly be with Grayson Allen and a bevy of NBA prospects in tow? Which one-and-doners and sophomores are Adam and Riche keeping an eye on? They also discuss mid major players to watch, coaches on the hot seat, Villanova's epic tournament run last year, draft prospects, and much more! So suit up and take it out, college style, with the NCAA-Team!