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We have reached the dog days of the NBA season right before the All Star break, where teams and players are either dragging their feet or getting into the groove. Adam Murray and Andrew Riche of Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team are here to discuss which teams or players are headed in opposite directions. What has given the Washington Wizards so much momentum going into their Monday night match-up against a Cavaliers team looking for answers on and off the court? Riche and Adam also talk about Zach LaVine's season-ending injury, the Raptors falling off, when we may see contract buyouts, Yogi Ferrell's performance in Dallas and the D-League call-up pipeline, and more! So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!

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 time around, the official HTF Captain America Correspondent, Tim Capel, joins the boys to discuss the fifth entry in the MCU, 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger! Tim, Nick and Greg discuss the pulpy Joe Johnston film and the redemption story of Tommy Lee Jones.

​Todd Weber's Conversation: Comics! is THE monthly comic book 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 discussing their favorite comic runs, characters, creators and merchandise.
We're going IN-DEPTH on the Proteus Saga and we meet Ms. Kitty Pryde! Todd's back once again to continue talking with longtime friend Tim Capel about one of their favorite runs of comics-Chris Claremont and John Byrne's legendary run on the Uncanny X-Men! This is Part 3 in a series whose length has yet to be determined!​

This week we go south of the border (figuratively) before the wall goes up and try some Mexican cervezas!  

Glenn and Alanna are back in the podcast mind palace to examine Sherlock on the occasion of its latest series. The takes flow as they move from appreciation to trepidation to disappointment and despair, stopping along the way to discuss the precise definition of fridging. SPOILERS ABOUND for all of the deep dark secrets revealed.
Also, could it be that there’s a seeeeeeeeecret extra mini-podcast at the end???

Tim and Adrian talk beer AND Star Wars!

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, HATE MONTH continues as Greg and Nick review one of the most controversial graphic novels of all time: Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight Strikes Again." From the 2003 Triple H biker shorts of The Flash to the green Gumby block family of Green Lantern, this is truly a unique situation.

You Don't Know Sam from We Don't Know Wrestling but, you can get to know the real man behind the most hot taking banterific podcast to come out of wrestling twitter's darkest corners. The man behind the off the rails conversations is just as interesting. Follow Sam on twitter @concrete1992 and make sure to listen to WDKW over at Wrestling with Words.

On this super-sized edition of Place to Be Nation's NBA-Team, Adam Murray and Andrew Riche give out their grades for all 30 NBA teams and wind up with some fascinating debates. Why do the Philadelphia 76ers get an A+ from Riche and will Joel "The Process" Embiid make the Eastern Conference All-Star team as a rookie? Why did the normally unwatchable Memphis Grizzlies get some very high marks? What do the Bucks need to do to get out of their recent snag (Adam has an interesting solution)? They also talk about filling out the All-Star roster, the Warriors routing the Cavaliers in a marquee game on MLK Day, and much more! So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!

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 time around, Greg and Nick continue Hate Month at the HTF Studios, as they take a look at the Disney animated series Ultimate Spider-Man. How do the boys feel about the "Family Guy"-style cutaway gags and whimsical humor? Hmm...

In the premier episode of PTBN's DadCast, JT Rozzero and Don Carrara dive into the bizarre world of Paw Patrol. After discussing their thoughts on how children consume television in 2017, they breakdown the world of Adventure Bay, Ryder's unlimited friends, a deep dive into each character and more. They also live watch an episode on air, go through JT's Paw Patrol/Beverly Hills, 90210 character comparisons and then go through some listener mail submissions.
Check out the premier episode of this brand new show that focuses on the trials and tribulations of raising children and then share your feedback with us on social media!
NOTE: There is adult language in this, not aimed at a younger audience!

On the newest Sellers Points, Russell and Kelley get you set for 2017 by breaking down the comics landscape and, well, looking ahead to what they think will come about in 2017!

This week we try some scotch/scottish ales. What's the difference? Nothing, really BUT join us on our bi-monthly adventure! Also follow us @luchaundead
Adrian's picks:
Moylan’s scotch-style ale
Ballast Point piper down​
Bristol Brewing laughing lab 
Tim's picks:
Oskar Blues - old chub 
Devil’s Canyon Brewing - full boar scotch ale
Boulevard Brewing Company - snow and tell naked scotch ale

The NBA season reaches its midway point this week, and Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team are discussing all things across the league. How will Golden State do in round two against the Cavaliers on Martin Luther King Day and against the Thunder on Wednesday night? Adam Murray and Andrew Riche discuss the DeMarcus Cousins max extension rumors and why RIche is still not convinced he is staying in Sacramento long-term. They also talk about the John Wall/Jae Crowder altercation, the hyper-competitive Eastern Conference, the Kyle Korver trade to the Cavs, and much more! So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!

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, they're talking about the worst of the worst (in their eyes) -- their BOTTOM FIVE DC Comics stories! These are the stories that, for whatever reason, just grind their gears like no others. Some of the choices here are controversial, so be prepared!