10 Ton Pod

We grew up on Saturday morning cartoons and cereal, and in this episode we talk about all of our favorites. From Cringer to Gumball, we detail the animations that we love, as well as the actual format, style, and voice acting. 

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Cartoons and comics were a major part of our lives, and definitely influenced our styles. Tune in and join us as we venture down that nostalgic cartoon road while bringing it to its current place. 

Three dudes talk about cool shit in regards to art, comics, movies, po...

This episode we reviewed The Fantastic Four: First Steps. All we can say is that this is a glorious film. It’s a magnificent display of style and story telling. The pace in which the movie was done, the cgi used for the characters was amazing, and we finally got an actual Galactus, not a tropical space storm. 

The stylization, story, acting, and heart behind this film is remarkable. It can't be stated enough. The care and concern given to each member helped enhance the overall story and team fabric. 

This movie had humor, heart, and...

First and foremost, Mr. Terrific was the star of this movie. And, oddly enough, we forgot to mention anything about Edi Gathegi's magnificent performance. 

He WAS God Damned Mr. Terrific and we didn't say anything about him. 

100% our bad. 

And, the rest of this review is just fucking pointless, but listen anyway. Just jokes. 

This movie did so much for our overall psyche. It was bright, hopeful, beautiful, and human. This was the feel and style that we were hoping for from Superman. It's what we needed from Superman. 

Hope...

John, Manny, and Kirk discuss the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise, Andor. It was really an amazing show and really helped ground the Star Wars franchise outside Jedi and the force. 

It's such a beautiful story filled with love, hope, despair, uncertainty, and the fledgling development of the Rebellion that helped overthrow the Empire. No role or character was wasted. 

And, the reimaging of an old tale with the sophisticated and stylish animated movie, Predator: Killer of Killers. The premise of this movie asks "What happens to all of the "prey" that bested th...

This chapter takes us waaaaaay back to our last episode (Phew! Way way back). 

We talk about Daredevil:Born Again on Disney+ once again. This show was really well done and makes for great conversation. There are some spoilers, so just a heads up. 

Ryan Coogler's sinners is a cinematic masterpiece according to Kirk. We speak on the gap that is in Hollywood of marginalized folk creation. Ryan Coogler is not only a great director, he is a great director who is Black. 

Is this step taken by Warner Bros. enough of a mil...

**SPOILER WARNING: If you haven't seen DD:BA, then there are spoilers you may not want to hear...and you need to watch that shit ASAP. **

Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+ picks up right where the Netflix shows left off. We see Carlton...errrr Wilson Fisk (if you listen you'll get this joke) and Matt Murdock pick up right where they left off.

There is a mutual respect between the two of them, but also and understanding that either of them will do what they have to in order to do what they believe to...

This is a continuation from the last Chapter (Episode). Listen here if you missed it

We continue talking about Wolverine and how his character could have been/done so much more in the MCU. Old Man Logan and Weapon X are such great stories and it would have been awesome to see those in live action. And, who knows, we might. (until your 90!)

Also, Kirk mentions Amalgam, the gawd awful Marvel and DC crossover that was at best just awful. That's all we will say about that. 

And, last but definitely not least, S...

This episode will talk about the fall of Diamond publishing and what repercussions will come with that for smaller comics and publishers. What are some different ways to get comics out and what does this hold for the future. 

And finally, talking Deadpool & Wolverine. It's not going to be a magnificant break down of the movie with easter eggs and all that, but rather an accounting of what we liked or disliked about the movie. 

Like, where the fuck is Cable during this time traveling movie? 

Always a good listen and a fun tim...

Matt Reeve's The Batman birthed one of the most unique and interesting characters that hadn't really been explored before.

With only about 10 minutes of screen time, Colin Farrell's version of Oswald Cobb(lepot) was so impactful that they created a series for that character aptly called, The Penguin on MAX.

This show did a deep dive into the psyche of Oswald and how he went from a poor nobody to the underground crime King of Gotham. And, the underbelly of Gotham is truly exposed like it hasn't been before in any series, even the show...

On this podcast, Debra Naeve joins us to talk about her former school alumnus, Wayne White while we dive into his documentary "Beauty Is Embarrassing."

We also talk about how Debra isn't a witch, and also what makes Wayne White's approach to life and art so refreshing and inspiring. 

"Art" is creation. It is the means to do and make something you like. At some point, artists have to start looking at their work as a means of commodity as opposed to. a means of expression. 

How do we embrace that little kid th...

One of the biggest problems...errrrr fun frustrations with doing any type of artwork for clients. We really want to make clients happy, but also realize that sometimes their "vision" may get in the way of the artist interpretation. Such a fine line to walk. 

Also, Manuel had a chance to be a featured artist at one of his local comic stores on Batman Day. The print that he made for that is siiiiiiiiiiiiiick.

And, the Penguin. The new show on HBO Max adapted from the Oswald Cobb  character in Matt Reeves' The Batman with Ro...

This Chapter deals with the ongoing question that is on everybody's mind, "What is a Comic Convention?"

We talk about what conventions are, how the fellas got into them, and what they mean to fans and exhibitors alike. Did you know that Colin Kaepernick is getting into comics using AI? And, that Wondercon in Anaheim used to be in Oakland?

I didn't either. Give it a listen to find out more.

Three dudes talk about cool shit in regards to art, comics, movies, pop culture, and a menagerie of other goodies. We will s...

Wow, the Bat turns 85 this year. That is 85 years of different artists, writers, and readers gaining a knowledge and understanding of what Batman has meant to them. 

On this episode, we will speak towards that evolution of Batman. How he went from a detective, to a weekly serial, to a master detective, a great animated television series, strategist, and eventually, Bat God.

He is the triumph of the human spirit who never gives up.

We also touch base on the balance of having that darkness, needing some light with Superman and Wonder Woman w...

10 Ton Pod's inaugural episode, and we can't think of any other way to kick it off than to find out how our cohosts John and Manuel got into art. 

Three dudes talk about cool shit in regards to art, comics, movies, pop culture, and a menagerie of other goodies. We will sing our praises of what we love, and might touch on a few things that left us feeling a little meh.

John Hageman started his professional comics career in 2006 with his weekly webcomic Social Vermyn, which ran until 2013. In 2015, Hageman began co-publishing the Rock a...