Wonder Woman is almost certainly one of the most enduring characters in all of pop culture. She's certainly the most famous female superhero of all time. But we would argue that she's significant even beyond that. Why? Well, let's talk about it. On this week's show Mav, Wayne and Monica are joined by returning guest Sean Ross, who happens to be the host of Peacebound & Down, a Wonder Woman focused podcast. Join us as we talk through the characters creation, history, and cultural relevance as to why she endures as such a prominent character in popular culture some 80+ years after her introduction. Listen and then let us know your thoughts in the comments. Citations and Links: Listen to Sean on Peace Bound & Down (this week's episode features...
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e278. Hollywood is on Strike! (But, what does that mean?)
If you’re a fan of current American popular culture it’s pretty much impossible to not know that Hollywood is on strike right now. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike since May 2, 2023 with the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) joining them on July…
Excalibur #105: “Hard Truths”
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Excalibur #104: “Buried Secret”
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Excalibur #103, “Bend Sinister—Reprise”
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Call For Comments: Hollywood is on Strike
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e275. Concert Amnesia and the Power of Flashbulb Memory
If you live on planet Earth right now, you might have noticed that Taylor Swift is touring. Her concerts are selling out even though tickets prices are out of control. Is it worth it? that’s a whole different show! However, some recent articles have implied that many young Swifties are experiencing a weird phenomenon. Concert…
Excalibur #102: “After the Bomb”
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