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Jul 27, 2016

This week on the podcast, Galaktacus returns from a brief vay-cay and indulges in a bit of summer binge-watching. While the weather is warm it's the perfect time to catch up with the shows we should have been watching when it was cold, just like the dearly departed Penny Dreadful. Find out what's on our "must-watch-now-that-we've-got-the-time-list!" And of course, give a listen right here!

Jul 6, 2016

Don't get us wrong—Galaktacus loves destruction on a planetary scale but the sequel to Independence Day didn't quite fill us up. The 4th of July used to mean summer movie season kicking into high gear but now it's got us asking, "Whatever happened to Big Willie Weekend?" Plus we chat Independence Days past and all the pyrotechnic proclivities and Goldblum-iness that came with them. And, Galaktacus Summer Reading Club continues with the military-minded "Grunt" by Mary Roach. So give us a listen here! 

Jun 29, 2016

On a somewhat more serious episode of Galaktacus, we tackle a topic that strikes at the purple heart of this podcast—fandom. We’re currently bearing witness to some dark times courtesy of the nerd-noscenti. Common civility in conversation is lacking. Creators are being threatened. Vehement overreactions are all too commonplace. So how do we fix this and more importantly, can we fix this? Well, we give it our best try and hope to pass on some positivity to what should be a big party! Give a listen to us here!

Jun 22, 2016

Testify Galaktacus! Testify...about the preeminent Vertigo comic turned AMC series—Preacher! How does a book that pushed the envelope in terms humor and violence hold up two decades later? And more importantly how has it translated to the small (flat) screen? Plus we play another round of Elevator Action to pitch our favorite Vertigo titles to turn into mega-media properties. So give us a listen here

Jun 15, 2016

Galaktacus has survived the Apocalypse! On this episode, the three horsemen of this podcast ride headlong into the 9th(!) film of Fox's X-Men franchise and it's got us feeling a little...blue. Plus we posit our favorite era of X-comics and draft our all-time team of mutant superheroes! Give a listen here! 

Jun 8, 2016

On this episode of the podcast, we proudly introduce The Galaktacus Summer Reading Club! So let's crack those spines and dig our eyes in. First up is a dynamic DC Comics duo—Wonder Woman: Earth One by Grant Morrison and the reboot event of the season, DC Rebirth. Plus we've got reads by Joe Hill, Don DeLillo, Mary Roach and more coming your way! So give a listen here! 

Jun 1, 2016

Galaktacus is back! Season 4 starts here as Captain America: Civil War kicks off the summer movie season. Is it the best superhero film of all time? Where did it fail? And what's next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe? All this and a preview of what's ahead for the podcast in the coming months. So give a listen here! 

May 4, 2016

The Galaktacus Season 3 Finale has landed! We mark the end of another 13 episode run by catching up with some current nerdy news, a little hype for next season (including the introduction of the Galaktacus Summer Reading Club, join now!) and a fond look back at the only individual who looks better in purple than us—Prince. Season 4 starts soon but in the meantime give a listen here! 

Apr 27, 2016

This week on the podcast we're talking "Origin Stories," the super-secret, superhero kind! Can a character's popularity and longevity be traced directly to an amazing origin? What happens when an origin is retconned or timed out? Plus we introduce a new game to Galaktacus called "The 8-Word Origin Story" in which we challenge both ourselves and you the listener to play! Give a listen here!

Apr 20, 2016
Part 2 of our toy talk is here! What else is there other than action figures? Plenty, from Legos, Construx and Lincoln Logs to Super Soakers, Nerf and Entertech , we cover the rest of our adolescence and young adulthood spent in the toy aisle. Plus we posit why Galaktacus no longer has room in its belly (or apartment) for the latest and greatest in the fully poseable, multi-articulated, sculpted plastic arts. Give a listen here (and don't forget Part 1 if you missed it the first time around!
Apr 13, 2016
An epic Galaktacus two-parter starts here! We're talking toys, specifically the action figure lines that dominated the 1980s. From all-time favorites like Masters of the Universe, Transformers, and Voltron to the more obscure like Adventure People, Power Lords, and Starcom, we're digging to the very bottom of the toy box. Plus we pitch the vintage toyline most in need of the Re/Tool/Boot/Tire (R3) treatment. Then come back next week for the action-packed conclusion (some assembly required). But listen here now! 
Apr 6, 2016

Guilty pleasures. We all have them. Even this nigh-omnipotent podcast is not immune to enjoying that which is mediocre. Sorry, not sorry! We kick off the episode with an epic choose-your-own-adventure style retelling of Batman vs. Superman that will leave you saying, "I can't believe that's what really happened!" Then Galaktacus gets real and drops some serious truth bombs about the things we love and enjoy despite their obvious flaws. Galactic self-awareness at it's finest! So have a laugh at our picks and give a listen here! 

Apr 1, 2016
The devil you say! Galaktacus once again devours an entire season of a Netflix series in one sitting (well one weekend). Spoilers abound for the second season of Daredevil. How does it compare to its Marvel predecessors? Do Elektra and The Punisher make or break the story? Is Matt Murdock the most boring character on the show? All this plus endless ninjas, epic fight scenes and the leathery return of Scott Glenn! Give a listen here!
Mar 23, 2016
For a podcast with a mission to devour everything in its path, there's one very tasty corner of the universe that we have not yet dared to bread, um, tread...until now. We are beyond excited to present to you The Galaktacus Super-Sized Sandwich Special! From hoagies and heroes to grinders and subs (and even the mysterious "wedge") we'll be keeping your ears well-fed with all the meats, non-meats and condiments you can handle. Plus we blow the top (bun) off the entire, "Is a hot dog a sandwich?" debate. One warning, though: eat before listening!
Mar 16, 2016
The big screen battle between Marvel and DC hits the next level as BvS:DOJ attempts to show Captain America: Civil War what it means to be a super-hero movie. We've got some predilections and predictions for Superman, The Bat and The Cap as well as some thoughts on the impending Round 2 with X-Men: Apocalypse and Suicide Squad. Give a listen here! 
Mar 9, 2016
Remember the ’90s? Galaktacus does (but mostly the parts we wish we could forget). With the success of Deadpool—the poster boy for the last decade of the 20th century—we travel back to a time when the shoulder pads were huge, the pouches were plentiful, the ponytails were flowing and "image" was everything. Are we entering another age of "extreme?" Does anything from that era of comics still hold up today? And what was with all of that cross-hatching? Plus we play "Elevator Action" with some ’90s properties that merit a second chance. Give a listen here!
Mar 2, 2016
Music has played a significant role in the secret origins of Galaktacus but in 2016 it holds a vastly different meaning to the individuals of this podcast triumvirate. From analog to digital, from record stores to streaming, the way we consume music has become easier but the way we discover it, oddly enough, has not. We talk some of our all-time favorite tunes and attempt to get one member of Galaktacus to listen to new music that was made in the 21st century (with the help of some very special playlists). Plus the mystery of Pitbull revealed! Give a listen here!
Feb 17, 2016
If you've ever listened to Galaktacus before you know we like to talk about comics. In fact, we probably wouldn't have this podcast (or our name) without them. Comics have given us so much over the years that we always want to share them with as many people as possible. But how do you get someone into comics who's never read them before? Or someone with lifelong misconceptions? Or even someone with just a passing interest? We've got a gameplan and a wide array of selections that are sure to interest even the most ardent enemies of "funny books." Give a listen here!
Feb 10, 2016
TRUST NO ONE...but Galaktacus to bring you the truth about the return of The X-Files! As Mulder, Scully and Skinner(!) take a nostalgic six-episode victory lap we travel back to the dark days of the ’90s to discover that our collective memories may have been wiped of all things filed under "X." Does the series hold up? Do Duchovny and Anderson still have anything to offer? And what's Mitch Pileggi been up to? (a lot apparently). All this plus the story of Scott's special dream-world relationship with Lance Henriksen revealed! Give is listen here! 
Feb 3, 2016
Galak is BACK! Season 3 starts here. We kick off the new year with an old-timey topic: Westerns! The Revenant and The Hateful Eight highlight our discussion about the genre's modern-day relevance. Plus we jump into the debate about whether our beloved superhero films will go the way of the Western and how that's actually a back-handed compliment. If you're new to the podcast this episode is a great starting point. So give us a listen here! 
Dec 30, 2015
This has certainly been an epic first year for the podcast known as Galaktacus. Two seasons, twenty-six episodes and countless wig-related jokes and we’re still devouring. So we’ve decided to end the year with our “Best of 2015” picks in film, television, comics and more! Plus we’ve got some podcast-related resolutions for the New Year to ensure that 2016 is even bigger, better and purpler than ever. Thanks to all of our listeners for their support. This episode is a great jumping on point for new folk as well. So tell a friend, tell an enemy, tell a frenemy to give a listen here! 
Dec 24, 2015
Episode XXV: The Galaktacus Awoken! Here's one more (late) holiday gift for your ears, a spoiler-packed episode that delves into the dark and light sides of The Force Awakens. This is the second of our two-part Star Wars podcast featuring some exclusive movie pre-game chatter "live" from the cinema. Plus, we own up to the fact that most (but not all) of our predictions from the last episode didn't come to pass. Give a listen and Happy Holidays (including Life Day) to all!
Dec 15, 2015
It’s all been leading to this, a crossover of intergalactic proportions—and now it’s finally time for Galaktacus to devour Star Wars! With The Force Awakens only a day away, the podcast travels to a long time ago to discover our roots in that galaxy far, far away. From Betamax-renting memories to epic reenactments with action figures, from Re-Issues to Prequels (and those dark times in between) this episode is strong with The Force. But that’s not all for this is two-parter! Think of this as the pregame for Episode VII. We’ll have a spoiler-packed continuation for you next week but we’ll leave you with our predictions and (tempered) expectations for The Force Awakens. So give us a listen ...And may the Galaktacus be with you!
Dec 2, 2015
While you've been bingeing on holiday leftovers for the past week, Galaktacus has consumed the Marvel/Netflix series Jessica Jones in its entirety...and it was pretty tasty. Spoilers abound on this episode so if you're not caught up—be warned! While this purple planet-eating podcast may have met it's chromatic match in Killgrave, we cover a ton of ground (both good and not-so-good) from the talented JJ most of the head-scratching supporting cast. Plus we play a round of "Elevator Action" and make our pitches for Phase 2 Marvel series on the 'Flix. Give a listen here! 
Nov 25, 2015
Thanksgiving is nigh! Galaktacus approaches devouring everything in its wake but manages to leave room for the tastiest morsel that is gaming—more specifically table top RPGs. On this episode we discuss the role of the gamesmaster and how he/she can make or break one's gaming experience. Also, a first for the podcast: a guest in the guise of Josh Gregal from the blog Lend Me Your Steel-Bearing Hand (http://steelbearinghand.blogspot.com/ ). Josh not only lends a hand but a voice to the highs and lows of running multiple games at once. So if gaming is your game or if you're just looking to be a little less confused by what it's all about then give a listen (preferably after awaking from any food related comas).
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