Just when we thought things were starting to calm down, 2020 struck again. But we're back, and on this episode, we're discussing a classic argument: Which is better: DC or Marvel?Of course, as we find out, it's not that simple. To pit one entertainment powerhouse against the other and call the matter settled doesn't work. And while the argument was once pretty straightforward, things have become vastly more complicated as each company's reach has grown.DC and Marvel both bring something unique to the table. However, what that is varies depending on which medium we're discussing. Comic books? Video games? What about movies?Listen as the Stolendroids panelists break down each company's strengths and decide who is the better of the two as only we can. And then, after you have finished listening, let us know what your thoughts are either on social media or at feedback@stolendroids.com! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Marvel vs. DC vs. Starstriker

Two years after Justice League disappointed fans worldwide at the box office, the demand for Zack Snyder's original vision for the film finally reached a crescendo. Fans had been demanding the "Snyder Cut" for long enough. Even stars of the film such as Gal Gadot and Ben Affleck took to Twitter to lend their voice to the #ReleasetheSnyderCut movement. Their voices were heard and it was soon announced that the fabled "Snyder Cut" would air on HBO Max in 2021. Some would see this as the successful campaign of a devoted fanbase. Others look at it and see a studio who caved into fan demands. While both may be true, the "Snyder Cut" movement isn't the first time that something like this has happened in recent history. Is that necessarily a bad thing though? Our panel discusses some recent examples and shares their thoughts on "fan service" versus succumbing to fan demands.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Release the Snyder Cut!

Jake has been watching Prop Culture on Disney+ recently. (For those who are unfamiliar with the show, it follows film historian and prop collector Dan Lanigan as he reunites iconic Disney movie props with the filmmakers, actors, and crew who created and used them in some of Disney’s most beloved films.)That brings us to this week's topic of discussion.Watching Prop Culture put has put Jake in the mood to discuss the things that he likes to collect with others. But it's not just about him. He also wants to know what others collect and why.We all know that person who collects stuff to the extreme. They're the ones who visibly cry when a kid a birthday party actually opens the toys that they received as gifts. Maybe it's your best friend or your significant other. Maybe that person is you. Or maybe that person is one of the Stolendroids Podcast hosts. Listen to find out.NOTE: In this episode, we show off a lot of stuff that doesn't always translate well to an audio format. If you'd like to see the video of this episode you can check it out on our YouTube channel.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Collect 'Em All

Sidekicks are an important part of storytelling. Captain America has Bucky. Frodo has Samwise. Batman has Robin. Stolendroids has Collin...Sidekicks often get a bad rap. We can probably blame the 1950's and 60's for this. (Thanks 1966 Robin.) Characters that were once simply comic relief have morphed into something more. A good sidekick will help make the protagonist a better character. They will help improve the story. And they will point out "holy rusted metal." (Thanks Robin from Batman Forever.)In this episode of the Stolendroids Podcast, Collin, Marlee, Jake, and Zach discuss some of their favorite front pockets, better known as sidekicks! What makes a good sidekick? Are sidekicks more than just lovable, but incapable dorks? Who are some of the best sidekicks out there? Let us know who we missed in our discussion in the comments below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My Best Front Pocket

Everybody loves a good bad guy. From Darth Vader to Hannibal Lecter to the Joker, some of the most iconic characters in books, film, and television are villains. Why is that? What is it that draws us to them? Is it because we secretly want to be the villain, or is it something more?In this episode of Stolendroids Podcast, we ask what is it that makes a good villain. Is it their charm? Or maybe it's their rugged good looks? Maybe it's something else, something that can't be described other than as an "it" factor?Listen as we analyze what it is that all of the best villains share, and what makes them the characters that we love, or that we love to hate. And if there are any qualities that we left out, please be sure to let us know. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Villainy Intensifies

Have you ever wondered who would win in a deathmatch between Snap, Crackle, and Pop and Tony the Tiger? Or what about Sonny, that CocoaPuffs addicted bird, and Cap'n Crunch? So have we. And on this week's episode, we break down the most famous of the cereal mascots' strengths and weaknesses and pit them against one another in a super violent, winner-takes-all bracket of carnage and mayhem.This episode is not for the faint of heart. Those suffering from heart conditions or abnormal blood pressure, back, neck, or similar problems, motion sickness, or sensitivity to strobe effects should turn around now. And take those expectant mothers with you. Wait! Those are people who shouldn't ride roller coasters. Y'all can totally listen to this episode without fear of stroke, seizure, or paralysis.Well? What are you waiting for? Hit that PLAY button and start enjoying the first-ever Stolendroids Podcast Breakfast Bowl.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

The Breakfast Bowl

While some might say that the 1980s produced the greatest cartoons ever, I could argue that those from the 1990s were far superior. Not only are they better overall, but I believe that 90s cartoons have greater staying power than their 80s counterparts. Let me explain. Even though the 80s gave us amazing shows like Thundercats and Masters of the Universe, have you watched them recently? I have. Masters of the Universe was almost painful to watch, and my kids had lost all interest within five minutes.I can hear the haters now, "You're just not a real fan! Plus, you're probably too young to truly appreciate them!" Nope. Gen Xer here. I had the action figures. I watched the cartoons (all of them) every day after school. I woke up at 5:30 every Saturday morning and sat on the couch until the animation ended. So this isn't a case of me not appreciating or understanding what came out of the 80s. This is an objective opinion that the subsequent decade had overall better cartoons. Watch any cartoons from the 80s and then watch Batman: The Animated Series or Animaniacs. How do they compare? If your experience is like mine, they don't. Almost everything about cartoons in the 90s was better. And that's why we're here today... With the Great Time Out/quarantine/lockdown still in effect, it's important to have some enjoyable viewing options, so our panelists each brought their top five cartoons from the 90s to the table for discussion on this week's show. And we know that there are A LOT of shows that could have made the list but didn't, but that's where you come in. Let us know what your favorite cartoons from the 90s are. Did we include any on our lists that we shouldn't have? And are there any glaring omissions that we should have discussed? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Qurantoons

The world is still on time out, and frankly, some of us are starting to get bored. Sure, we could try to better ourselves, but sometimes it's a lot more fun to just watch movies, TV shows, or play video games that we haven't gotten around to yet. But you know, it probably is a good idea to at least think about trying some "self-improvement" stuff.This week our panelists discuss their quarantine bucket lists. Or as the dummies are calling them, their "corn teen" bucket lists. Seriously. People think it's "corn teen." Look it up. You'll lose a bit more faith in humanity.Seriously though, this is an episode that you don't want to miss. Not only do you get some great ideas for how to spend what could be the rest of your life, but Zach also gives some amazing advice that pertains to not only video games but also relationships. Really. You want to hear this.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Quarantine Bucket List

A lot has changed since we last were able to bring you an episode of Stolendroids Podcast. For instance, it wasn't very long ago that we were able to go buy toilet paper. And remember how we could shake another person's hand without fear of dying two weeks later? Those were the days…Anyway, our panelists have managed to utilize technology and record an episode detailing exactly how they're handling being under a somewhat lax, mostly self-imposed (up to this point) quarantine. And in addition to some great advice for getting through this difficult time, we also get to hear what their plans are for Las Vegas now that the Strip has gone dark. Collin and Zach also pull back the curtain to share more than anyone else really expects, but it is definitely entertaining.We know how hard things have been lately so take a few minutes for yourself and laugh. This episode will help you do that. Now hurry up and listen before the next Horseman of the Apocalypse decides to show up! For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

The Quarantine Kids

Heraclitus, the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher said the only constant in life is change. This is true even at the Happiest Place on Earth where Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company recently announced that he will be immediately stepping down from a role he has held for 20 years. When asked about his decision, he said: "I don’t want to run the company anymore." I guess that's that.Iger will be succeeded as CEO by Bob Chapek, who was most recently chairman of Disney parks.Being the Disney nerds that pretty much everyone at Stolendroids is, you know that news like this couldn't go without discussion so that's exactly what our panel does on this, the 400th episode of Stolendroids Podcast.By the way, Jake is currently at Disneyland. We hope he's having fun while the rest of the team is buried in snow in Utah. 

What About Bob?

During Super Bowl LIV, fans of the MCU were treated to a commercial spotlighting The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and WandaVision, each of which will be hitting the Disney+ streaming service later this year. We were also given a brief look at the upcoming Loki which is expected to premiere in early 2021.Being the geeks that our panelists are, you know that they couldn't let actual footage of these highly anticipated shows from Marvel Studios go without being discussed, so that's exactly what they do. And even though it's just Jake and Collin this week, they power through and tackle each one of the shows and more.It's another short and sweet episode, but it's one that you don't want to miss!

Stolendroids Podcast: The Podcast

The U.S. Constitution requires that the President periodically "give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient." This was originally often accomplished via a written report, but during the last century, it has become common for the President to deliver his report in person during the State of the Union Address.But if you look at the shenanigans that have taken place during recent States of the Union Addresses, we decided that we needed in on that action. Being the go-getters that they are, Jake and Collin took it upon themselves to prepare a State of Stolendroids Address. Now I don't want to steal their thunder, but I will say that the state of Stolendroids is strong. We have some amazing things planned for 2020 and beyond. What are they? You'll just have to listen to find out.Also, no speeches were torn in half during the making of this recording.

The State of Stolendroids

The first trailer for Morbius is here and it brings with it some questions. Namely, what exactly is Sony doing with their Spider-Man properties? Are they trying to build a mini MCU separate from the actual MCU? Are they trying to build something that complements the MCU but is still entirely in Sony's bubble of control? Or maybe they're trying to springboard off of the success of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and create their own multiverse full of Spider-Man properties that should tie into one another but will ultimately be nothing but a confusing, steaming pile that resembles something to come from DC. At this point, who really knows? But because speculation is fun, our panel tackles these tough questions and more in this week's episode.But what do you think that Sony's ultimate gameplan is? And more importantly, what do you think that it should be? Let us know in the comments, hit us up on our social media pages, or email us at feedback@stolendroids.com with your thoughts. 

Into Sony's Spider-Verse

Apparently, our panelists were never taught that you're not supposed to talk about religion in public, because that's what this entire episode is about. I think it's okay in this case though because they're specifically discussing religion as it pertains to Star Wars.Anyone who has seen the Star Wars films has probably noticed that there are some definite religious undertones. Heck, even Han Solo referred to the Force as a "hokey religion." And who can forget Admiral Motti calling out Darth Vader's "sad devotion to that ancient religion?" We've even seen different religions most recently in The Mandalorian. Whether you like it or not, religion, spirituality, whatever you want to call it, permeates the Star Wars Galaxy.So what are your thoughts on religion, spirituality, and faith in that galaxy far, far away? Let us know in the comments, hit us up on our social media pages, or email us at feedback@stolendroids.com. Also, how do you like our new format? Be sure to drop us a note to let us know your thoughts on the recent change.

This Is the Way

It’s 2020 and another decade has come and gone. Okay, technically the new decade begins next year, but roll with us on this one. Anyway, to kick off the new decade, we decided to make a few changes while reflecting on the previous 10 years.Listen as we discuss everything from Pokémon to the MCU and Doctor Who. And don’t think that we forgot about Star Wars, or how toxic fandom has emerged over the past few years.Also, we apologize for Zohner. You know how he is…

The Decade of the Geek

Stolendroids Podcast is an award-wanting podcast that breaks down some of the most important topics in geek and pop culture. Listen as our panel brings their unique perspective to stories that matter, but that won't change the course of human history, as only they can. If movies, television, comic books, video games, or technology, are your thing, then this is the show for you! It’s like a pop culture convention in your pocket!

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