Galaktacus

Behold, an episode of Galaktacus so large that it must be split into two-parts! Here the podcast bites off more than it can chew on the epically enormous topic of villains. What makes a good bad guy (or gal) today? How have they evolved from hand-wringing, mustache-twirling, maniacal-laughing ne'er do wells into more relatable (and hate-able) multidimensional characters? Which members of the Marvel and DC Universe get the dirty work done? Join us as we "Bring On The Bad Guys!" 

For Galaktacus this "Golden Age" of television that we currently inhabit is becoming more like the buffet at Golden Corral. There's so much to choose from but how much of it is actually good—or even good for you? Are we devouring too much filler and not leaving enough room for the good stuff? And what qualifies as the good stuff nowadays? If The Sopranos started this golden age does the completion of Mad Men mark its end? And what shows (The Walking Dead? Game of Thrones? Mr. Robot?) caused the downfall? Tune in here and give a listen! 

Galaktacus is back on track, back from vacation and back to school for our second season! This episode is all about the first family of comics, The Fantastic Four (without whom this podcast wouldn't have a name). We've stretched our brains to figure out if F4 is ultimately nullified by it's latest box office failure and why one of the most important and inventive titles of all time is so difficult to get right outside of the pages of the "World's Greatest Comic Magazine." So "flame on" and fire us up! 

If you're anything like Galaktacus the second season of True Detective might have given you some digestive problems too. But then again, we like to view it as a bit of an acquired taste. On this week's podcast we discuss the good (the action) the bad (Tim Riggins) and the Velcoro (denim!) of TD2 and give season three the "Elevator Action" treatment. And while this season might have had you singing "Nevermind" about the plot and characters, this episode should settle your stomach.

On this week's episode Galaktacus embarks on an impossible mission to devour all things espionage. From M:I 5 and The Man From U.N.C.L.E. to The Americans and Deutschland 83 we go deep under cover to reveal why the spy game stays the game...and in our newest segment we play the "I'm Calling It Now" game to predict the twists and turns in the new James Bond film—and we want your help! This podcast will not self destruct after listening so no need to disavow it. In fact, tell a friend or an enemy or a frenemy all about it. 

The hottest of months stir a hunger in Galaktacus that can only be sated by books! On Episode 11 of the podcast, we reveal our "summer reading" lists—both current and classic—and delve deep into the debate of "print vs. digital" and the place of fiction/non-fiction in the face of a multitude of modern day distractions. Plus The California Raisins.

Galaktacus Episode 10 is here and our biggest podcast yet just happens to be all about this summer's smallest cinematic hero. Paul Rudd is our bud but are there other characters and stories more worthy of the big screen treatment than Ant Man? Jump onto to some "Elevator Action" as we debate that question and more! 

Galaktacus is back! On this edition of the podcast we take a square-purple-eyed look at "The Big, Long Con" and what came out of four crazy days in San Diego—the DC movies, the Star Wars panel, the lack of Marvel and some updates on our favorite TV shows and funny-books. 

Galaktacus has two words for you on this 4th of July and they're not his usual, "I hunger." No, in honor of Independence Day and a Real American Hero those two words are (raise your fist and say it with us now) "Yo Joe!" On this extended holiday edition of the podcast we salute the triple threat (toys+comics+ cartoon) phenomenon of G.I. Joe that gripped our youth (and possibly adulthood) tighter than Sgt. Slaughter applying the Cobra Clutch. Just remember...listening is half the battle. 

Please join the Galaktacus crew four our first annual STATE OF THE BATMAN ADDRESS!! In which the boys try to answer the question; who is Batman in 2015? What works about the character? How has he changed since 1939 (or 1989?), Where does he get those wonderful toys? Is Ali Knox due for a comeback? All this and more on the latest GALAKTACUS!

Episode 6 is up! This week we delve into those movies, books, comics and shows that might be "better off dead." So if you have any interest in Stars Wars, Blade Runner, Jurassic Park, James Bond, Arrested Development, Wet Hot American Summer, X-Files, Twin Peaks, Fight Club, et al. then give us a listen! 

Episode 5: in which we tackle fantasy fiction in the wake of the planet eater that is GRRM!

Galaktacus gives the end of year report card to television's most super-heroic shows from Flash (yay!) and Arrow (meh) to Agents of Shield (huh?) and Gotham (ugh). Plus we debut the three R's (Retool. Reboot, Retire) with Hellbla...Constantine.

Galaktacus takes a trip down Fury Road to explore what made Mad Max so awesome and we present our "Elevator Action" pitches for a dystopian future property. 

Galaktacus hungers for a quality companywide comic book event and chooses to feed on Marvel's Secret Wars series.

The oversized, action-packed debut of the Galaktacus podcast kicks off the summer movie season by devouring Avengers: The Age of Ultron and more! 

Behold! The "Secret Origins" of Galaktacus! On this very special "episode zero" of the podcast you'll learn all about your intrepid hosts—Johnny Two Face, Oswald CobbleScott and of course The Kettner—and get a chance to hear our very first "official" recording in all of its general awfulness. Pretty sure we talk about the Daredevil Netflix series on this one. So give a listen, have a laugh and hopefully see how far we've come in a scant few months.