We take on one of our favorite movies, "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," while also acknowledging the flaws that make it all the more lovable. Topics include: How Genesis is the galaxy’s worst Kickstarter project; Why it’s always important to count the planets, especially at Ceti Alpha; The size of the Botany Bay library and why it makes Khan so mad at Kirk; Why Scott’s email is more secure than the Reliant; The real name of Khan’s right-hand man; and how Spock’s death solves Kirk’s mid-life crisis. Also, we scientifically prove that "Wrath of Khan" is better than Star Wars.
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The Incomparable #107: A Little Obsessed With Kirk
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The Incomparable #68: Jedi Weekend
Gather some bounty hunters and warm up the carbon freezer! It’s time for the conclusion of our epic discussion of "The Empire Strikes Back." We dissect the evolution of the Han-Leia relationship, the truly playful nature of Yoda and the importance of Dagobah, Vader’s agenda and his crunchy gloves, and Luke’s continuing adventures with garbage.
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The Incomparable #67: Darth Vader’s Office is Really Weird
Launch your probe droids and cut open your tauntaun! It’s time for part one of our two-part discussion of "The Empire Strikes Back." Does Han Solo just want to be loved? Is Chewie sabotaging the Falcon on purpose? Why is snowy Hoth the setting? Why is Ben Kenobi a man of few words? Who’s scruffy-lookin’? And what is the purpose for Darth Vader’s clamshell office, anyway?
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The Incomparable #47: Death Star University
Continuing our discussion of "Star Wars," the original film. We praise the jump to hyperspace, explain why TIE fighter pilots wear black, ponder how Han and Leia somehow turn up in an Aaron Sorkin scene, reveal why there is no Space OSHA, comment on Ben Kenobi’s old man slippers and incomparable pseudonym, and expose the rebellion so rich it can have its own university and mint its own medals. (Part 2 of 2.)
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The Incomparable #46: I Like My Coffee Like My Evil Sith Lords
"Star Wars," the original film, is finally in our crosshairs, and if we can bulls-eye a Womp Rat we can take on this classic sci-fi film. We talk about our first memories of Star Wars, pretend the prequels didn’t happen, give Cantina drink-ordering tips, and marvel at Darth Vader’s coffee-drinking habits. (Part 1 of 2.)
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5by5 | The Incomparable #137: Go Wash a Droid
"Star Wars: Episode 1" (part 2 of 2)
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Caustic Soda: Regicide
Green Ronin Publishing’s Chris Pramas joins Kevin, Toren, and Joe to discuss the deaths of royalty like Mary, Queen of Scots and Charles I as well as Shaka Zulu’s mother issues and more! Part 1 of 2.
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Caustic Soda: Alchemy
Joanna Gaskell of the Standard Action web series joins us to discuss the history and “science” of alchemy, including the philosopher’s stone and elixir of life, transmutation of elements, the universal solvent, homonculi, famous alchemists and frauds. Plus alchemy portrayed in film, comics, TV, literature, and video games.
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Oddio Comic #45 - Iron Man #164 “The Deadly Blessing” - Part 2
Part Two of our banging Iron Man Oddio Comic, "The Deadly Blessing." Iron Man’s climactic battle with The Bishop! Plus, Rhodey battles a fat guy! It’s all-out war in Scotland!
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5by5 | The Comic Shack #28: Men of Iron and Steel
Moisés and John talk about Free Comic Book Day, Iron Man 3, and Man of Steel, along with good jumping-on points for Iron Man and Superman comics via TPBs and hardcovers. Make sure to listen to the After Dark, where we plot future topics for the show!