Marc Bernardin is the co-host of a popular podcast with filmmaker Kevin Smith entitled “Fatman Beyond.” He spent 13 years as a journalist for Entertainment Weekly and worked for other publications before and after. He then boldly transitioned from covering the entertainment industry to being part of it. He is now a TV/film/comic book writer who has written on shows such as Castle Rock, Treadstone, Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and many more. In 2023, he released his first short film, Splinter. His appearance on the Hall of Justice coincides with a new fundraising project to raise money to make a feature-length film entitled “Deepest, Darkest,” which takes place in the “Splinter-Universe.” In this episode, Bernardin explains the evolution of his entertainment career, and how he got connected with Smith to do their podcast. He also discussed some key topics in the superhero genre including superhero fatigue, criticizing story, and when political issues intercede with superhero content. Bernardin has launched a Kickstarter to raise funds for Deepest, Darkest. That link can be found here: http://kck.st/3YZVeaO.

Acclaimed television and film writer Ken Levine has had a successful writing career that consisted of Cheers, Frasier, M*A*S*H, Everybody Loves Raymond, and countless others. He is also an accomplished Major League baseball announcer. He shared an Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy award in 1983 for his work on Cheers. He recently stopped producing his own podcast, Hollywood and Levine, and his own blog. In this episode, Levine talks about getting his start in a golden age of television. He discussed at length his work on Cheers and Frasier. Furthermore, he comments on the transition from network television to streaming services and how smaller episode totals are a challenge for writers. As for his baseball experience, that conversation will be continued on a future episode of a podcast called Sports with Friends.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Amazon Prime release “Gen V” or do not mind hearing key plot points. The hit TV series “The Boys” has its Season 4 premiere on the day this podcast is released, June 13, 2024. In October 2023, Amazon Prime Video released a spin-off series, entitled “Gen V.” This episode reviews Gen V while previewing season 4 of The Boys. Gen V tells the story based on The Boys comic book story arc "We Gotta Go Now" by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. Ennis was featured on this podcast in Episode 375. It takes place in The Boys universe and deals with a superhero school and its students. Veteran sportscaster and Hall of Justice regular Marshall Harris rejoins the show to discuss Gen V and give his thoughts on what to expect in The Boys Season 4. They also discuss the recent news that Season 5 will be the end of the Boys, while spinoffs may continue. Use code HALLOFJUSTICE at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/HALLOFJUSTICE.

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the Warner Bros. Animation/DC Universe 2022 film, “Green Lantern: Beware My Power” or do not mind hearing key plot points. Green Lantern: Beware My Power is the next film in the continuity known as the “Tomorrow-Verse.” It includes Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Justice Society: World War II, and Batman: The Long Halloween. It is an origin story for John Stewart, who receives a power ring. The film was co-written by John Semper and Ernie Altbacker. Semper discussed the movie in Episode 291 of the show. Altbacker rejoined the podcast after his initial appearance in Episode 261 to review the film. In this episode, Altbacker discusses various key plot decisions and the fan reaction to the film in the early days of its release. They also discuss the future of DC animated projects and the comparisons between this continuity and the “Tucker-verse” which preceded it. They also reference various DC live-action shows and movies.

Peacemaker was a breakout hit in 2022 for HBO Max, its parent company, and the DC Extended Universe. Steve Agee plays John Economos. Agee played John in 2021's The Suicide Squad and then reprised the role in Peacemaker. Since debuting on The Sarah Silverman Program in 2007, Agee has been on countless TV shows and movies. He met James Gunn, who put him in Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2, and subsequently in the DC properties when Gunn wrote and directed. In this episode, Agee talks about his evolving career and then gives a detailed recount of how he met Gunn. He then explains how he thought the Suicide Squad would be it for him and DC, and he explains how he learned about Peacemaker. He talked glowingly about the cast of Peacemaker, and how they made that incredible opening sequence. He also tells great stories from the set, including that famous finale scene in Peacemaker with John Cena, Jason Momoa (Aquaman), and Ezra Miller (Flash). Follow Steve on social media @steveagee.

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the Disney+ Marvel Studios 2022 series, “Ms. Marvel.” or do not mind hearing key plot points. Ms. Marvel is the 7th Marvel Studios series to premiere on Disney+ since the streaming service began. It introduces high school student Kamala Khan, who soon finds she has unique powers. She is of Pakistani descent and is the first Muslim superhero in the MCU. Swara Salih, a writer for IO9 and Nerds of Color, joins the show. His Iraqi background gives him a unique perspective on this character. Like the podcast did with Black Panther and Shang-Chi, the question is raised on how this character makes a Muslim person feel to see that representation in a superhero series. In addition to the cultural impact, this episode discusses the audience reaction and the show's place in the overarching Marvel Cinematic Universe. Salih is a host of 2 podcasts, The Middle Geeks and Into the Spider-Cast. Follow him on social media @spiderswarz. This episode is sponsored by Pristine Auction! Register at https://www.pristineauction.com/register and get $10 off your first item won when you use code: Justice

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the Marvel Studio 2022 film “Thor: Love and Thunder,” or do not mind hearing key plot points. The 4th installment of the Thor franchise, and the 29th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Thor: Love and Thunder” stars Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman. Broadcaster and comic enthusiast Brian Tong returns to the podcast to offer his insight into what worked, what didn't, and how this movie stands in the MCU. The guys discuss the plot that involves Jane Foster returning to Thor's life, and Gorr the God Hunter providing the great threat. Thor was traveling the cosmos with the Guardians of the Galaxy. This movie is part of the MCU's Phase Four and includes characters from earlier films and series. Follow Brian Tong on social media @briantong. See his content on tech at patreon.com/briantong.

This is Part 2 of a conversation with writer/producer John Semper. While last week's show focused on his entire career, including the upcoming Green Lantern: Beware My Power, his definitive work is the 1990s animated series based on Spider-Man. In this conversation, Semper details how the show came about, including Marvel's bankruptcy at the time. He discusses how starting with Season 2, he had very little restraints on what stories he could do and used so many Marvel characters it is considered the predecessor to the current Marvel Cinematic Universe. Semper discussed the “fate” of Mary Jane in the show, his decision to crossover with the X-Men, and the introduction of the “Spider-Verse” in the finale. He also praised the incredible voice cast for the show. Follow John Semper on social media @johnsemper.

Acclaimed animation writer/producer John Semper joins the podcast in anticipation of the new Warner Bros. Animation / DC Universe upcoming release “Green Lantern: Beware My Power,” which is released on Blu-Ray/Digital on 7/26, which he co-wrote with Ernie Altbacker (HOJ Ep 261). Semper is the creator and executive producer of the classic 90's Spider-Man: The Animated Series and has been requested for this podcast since the very beginning. In this episode, Semper explains why he thinks the new Green Lantern film is his best work since Spider-Man. He also discusses his 40-year career in animation, including his work on the Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians (the final season of Super Friends) and the last two seasons of Static Shock. He also discusses the impact of being a pioneer for African-Americans in the animation field. Finally, he is passionate about giving comic creators credit for their creations, especially as more superhero projects are made into shows and films. Note: This episode is Part 1 of 2 with John Semper. Next week will focus solely on Spider-Man: The Animated Series, with an in-depth discussion on the creation and impact of that classic show.

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, or do not mind hearing key plot points. Star Wars insider JC Reifenberg, owner of the Scum and Villainy Cantina in Hollywood, CA, and the producer of Fatman Beyond with Kevin Smith and Marc Bernardin rejoins the show to discuss the latest series from Lucasfilm and Disney+. Obi-Wan Kenobi is set 10 years after the events of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and 8 years before Episode IV: A New Hope. Ewan McGregor reprises his role from the prequels as the titular character. Hayden Christensen returns to the franchise as well. This episode focuses on the tie-ins to the overall franchise timeline and its impact on the saga. They also discuss in great detail the role of Darth Vader, played by Christensen and voiced by James Earl Jones (or was he?). They also talk about the plot twists and turns, the story, and the production value. For more information on the Scum and Villainy Cantina, visit https://scumandvillainycantina.com/.

The Flash is now the longest-running active show in the superhero genre. Chester P. Runk joined the show as a guest star in Season 6 and then became a series regular in Seasons 7 & 8, played by Brandon McKnight. Recently renewed for Season 9, McKnight joined the podcast to talk about his run on The Flash. In this episode, McKnight explained that he had auditioned for all of the CW Arrowverse shows, but that the Flash was his favorite. When he was hired, he read all of the comics featuring Chester. In the comics, Chester was a heavyset character named Chunk, and McKnight explained how the similarities are in name only. He explained that Chester's character is similar to the comics in name only and that the name is an homage to the source material. He also spoke about the titular star, Grant Gustin, and the idea of the long run of the series. McKnight is also an avid gamer and recently started a Twitch channel. He also discussed his experience with social media. Follow Brandon on Instagram @MrMcKnight, and on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/mcknighttime.

Longtime executive producer Marc Guggenheim joined the podcast this week. Guggenheim helped created the Arrowverse as we know it. He has been the executive producer for Arrow, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl. He has worked with Greg Berlanti for decades. He is one of the architects of the CW's many different crossovers, including Elseworlds and Crisis on Infinite Earths. In this episode, he discusses the conception of the Arrow TV show, and how it ties into his writing role on the 2011 Green Lantern film starring Ryan Reynolds. He talked about the birth of the Arrowverse and then went into strong detail on the Crisis on Infinite Earths. He was pressed but gave up little information on his current project, the Green Lantern Corps TV series on HBO Max. Follow Marc Guggenheim on social media @mguggenheim.

This episode features of the entertaining hosts of a new podcast on the Underdog Podcast Network. 10 Movies is a show where they take the work of one actor and look at 10 of his/her movies. Their 1st season on Underdog deals with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Seth laments the fact that outside of Moana, he's never seen any movie from the wrestler-turned-movie star. The Rock is set to enter the superhero genre with the DC film Black Adam. In this episode, Hemal Jhaveri and Brian Minter discuss the creation of their show, and then offer their thoughts on the superhero movie world. They discuss their own issues with The Batman, their praise and criticism of Marvel, and how they judge movies compared to how it's done normally on the Hall of Justice. Follow the new 10 Movies podcast at their website https://tenmovies.net/. All the links to all their podcast platforms are there.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Marvel Animation/Disney+ release "X-Men '97” or do not mind hearing key plot points. X-Men '97 is the continuation of the original animated series X-Men. It “takes place” shortly after the events of the original series finale. This is the 3rd podcast in three weeks to focus on this Marvel series. The X-Men are dealing with the fallout from the apparent “death” of their leader, Professor Charles Xavier. Many of the original voice cast are brought back for this show, with notable exceptions. Longtime comic and X-Men fan and sportscaster Robin Lundberg makes his second appearance on the show. While the series is overwhelmingly praised, there are certain debates about plot choices discussed in this episode. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hallofjustice and get on your way to being your best self.

Greg Cipes has voiced Beast Boy since the original Teen Titans show in 2003. After that show's successful run, Cipes went on to voice dozens of other characters. Then, in 2013, the spinoff Teen Titans Go! launched on Cartoon Network with Cipes returning to the Beast Boy role. He later reprised his role as Beast Boy in the HBO Max show Young Justice. Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse is a crossover that was announced on the 2021 DC Kids Fandome. It was released on May 24th on Blu-Ray/DVD and is slated to be released on May 28th on Cartoon Network and June 28th on HBO Max. In this episode, which Cipes recorded while walking nonstop on the streets of New York City. Accompanied by his dog, Wingman G, Cipes spoke about how Beast Boy was his first-ever role. He discussed the freedom he and the other cast members had to inject their own personalities into their characters. Follow Greg Cipes on social media @GregCipes.

Danielle Panabaker began playing Caitlin Frost in 2014 when she guest-starred on Arrow. Since then, she is one of the original cast members of the hit CW TV show, The Flash. The Flash stands out for remaining one of The CW's most-watched series. Caitlin works at STAR Labs and then became part of Team Flash. Panabaker has been acting for nearly 20 years. In this episode, she talked about the complicated shoots playing two characters in the same scene while disguising her second pregnancy. She also discussed recent events in the series (WARNING: SPOILERS). She also previewed what to expect for the rest of Season 8 and gave insight on the upcoming Season 9. Follow Danielle Panabaker on Instagram @dpanabaker.

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have either seen the Marvel Studios' 2022 release “Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness” or you do not mind hearing key plot points. This film is a sequel to the 2016 film Doctor Strange but takes place after a number of events have taken place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The titular character played a key role in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. It also follows the 2021 release Wandavision. HOJ regular Scott Seidenberg of VSIN rejoins the podcast to discuss the films tie-in to the story of the Scarlet Witch, and the impact the films events have on the MCU. --------------------- Are you ready to launch your new career in coding? Treehouse has one of the best and most affordable online classrooms for you. Get 50% off your first month as a podcast listener through our special discount link: https://teamtreehouse.com/signup_code/podcorncourses

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have either seen the Marvel Studios' 2022 Disney+ release “Moon Knight” or you do not mind hearing key plot points. Moon Knight is the latest Disney+ series. It stars Oscar Issac as the titular character, Marc Spector/Stephen Grant, two alters of a man with dissociative identity disorder (DID). Spector serves as the avatar of the god Kohnshu. Ethan Hawke, May Calamawy, and F. Murray Abraham are among the stars of this series. Comedian and Podcaster Eddie Pence rejoins the show to review all 6 episodes of Moon Knight. They trace the twists and turns while searching for this show's place in the greater Marvel Cinematic Universe. The podcast wraps with some teasers about next week's film review “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.” Follow Eddie on social media @eddiepence.

Longtime DC Animation Director/Producer/Artist Rick Morales brings his extensive background to the Hall of Justice. Morales started his career working on the iconic Justice League and Justice League Unlimited animated series in the early 2000s. Since then, he has helmed a number of projects including Green Lantern – The Animated Series, Young Justice, and countless DC Universe animated features. They include the two Batman animated projects that continue the story from the classic 1966 Batman TV show. In this episode, Morales spoke about working with Adam West and rewatching the series as “prep work.” He talks about his beginnings and brought up his mentors, some of whom have been on the podcast. Follow Rick on Twitter @RickJMorales.

Recorded in person at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2022, actress Kate Flannery joins the show. She played Meredith Palmer on the NBC series The Office, which won her two Screen Actors Guild Awards. She talked about the legacy of the Office on first Netflix and then Peacock. She spoke about her fellow cast members and the success of the show after its initial NBC run. In addition to Flannery, this episode revisits a 2019 conversation with Rainn Wilson, who played Dwight Schrute on the Office. This interview was not about the sitcom, but about his role as Lex Luthor in “Reign of the Supermen” and other DC movies. The Office ran from 2005-to 2013, won countless awards, and then thrived again on streaming services. It ran for 9 seasons and had 201 episodes. Follow Kate Flannery on social media @KateFlannery.

Recorded at Fan Expo Philly 2022, the two stars of Clerks, Clerks 2, and the forthcoming Clerks 3, Jeff Anderson and Brian O'Halloran join the show in-between autograph signings at the ‘Con. O'Halloran has known Seth for nearly a decade as they have shared a mutual connection through sports and New Jersey. Anderson, meanwhile, has been a long-standing target for the podcast. They both make their first appearances on this show. O'Halloran talks about being part of the Clerks fandom over the years. Anderson explains his hesitancy to do both Clerks 2 and Clerks 3, but ultimately embraces the idea of both. Both stars discuss the process of doing Clerks 3 amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. This episode provides key insight into the making of Clerks 3.

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have either seen the Sony/Marvel 2022 release “Morbius” or you do not mind hearing key plot points. Morbius stars Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal, and Tyrese Gibson. This is the 3rd film in the new “Sony Spider-Man Universe,” following Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Dr. Michael Morbius conducts an experiment to cure a rare blood illness for him and his surrogate brother. Brian “The Beast” London joins the show for the review. London is known primarily for his time on South Florida Sports Radio and brings his passion for Marvel to the podcast. In this episode, the film breakdown involves talk about Leto, the comparisons to the MCU, and if a Spider-Man appearance enhances or overshadows Morbius. Follow Brian on social media @miamiradiobeast.

As part of the DC / CW project entitled the “Arrowverse,” the series “Black Lightning” aired for four seasons from 2018-to 2021. It starred Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce, who recently appeared in the CW crossover “Armegeddon” which took place on the Flash. Lamont Magee served as a story editor on Black Lightning and was part of the writer's room. He joined the podcast to discuss his role on the show, and its unique voice amidst a cluster of related shows. Magee is also working on the new “Green Lantern” show for HBO Max, although there is not much he could say. Other topics included network shows vs. streaming services, an in-depth behind-the-scenes discussion of 2019's Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover, and the comradery among DC CW shows. Follow Lamont on social media @LamontMagee.

Warning: This episode features spoilers of the new Amazon Prime Series “The Boys: Diabolical.” Do not listen unless you have seen the new animated series or don't mind hearing key plot points. “The Boys: Diabolical” is a companion animated anthology series to the hit Amazon Prime series “The Boys.” Each 13-15 minute episode is standalone but takes place in the same universe as the live-action show. Giancarlo Volpe is the Supervising Director of the series and returns to the podcast to discuss the show. Volpe appeared on Episode 2 of the podcast when the Hall of Justice podcast was in its infancy. Volpe previously worked on Green Lantern: The Animated Series, Star vs. The Forces of Evil, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He spoke of those projects in Episode 2. This podcast goes through all 8 episodes of the animated series and explains the production and writing of each episode. Follow Giancarlo on social media @Giancarlo_Volpe.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Marvel Animation/Disney+ release "X-Men '97” or do not mind hearing key plot points. X-Men '97 is the highest-rated Marvel series on Rotten Tomatoes to date. Gui Agustini is a Brazilian actor who was cast as Roberto da Costa in X-Men '97. Agustini joined the podcast to discuss his being cast as Roberto and the reaction from the fans since the show's release. Agustini also discussed his interactions with the legacy X-Men voice actors, who were in the original series that X-Men '97 is based on. He discussed both positive and negative feedback that he received on social media after the show came out, dealing with his not being of the same ethnic origin as Roberto.

Longtime actor and voice actor Will Friedle joined the podcast in a fascinating conversation. He played Terry McGinnis on the hit animated series Batman Beyond from 1999-2001, and then subsequently in Justice League Unlimited, Static Shock, and the film Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. Will's career started when he was a child actor. Friedle starred on Boy Meets World from 1993-2000. He is voicing Lex Luthor & Aquaman in the upcoming Warner Bros. Home Video release Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse. In this episode, Friedle spoke about being in Batman Beyond as well as his fandom for the genre. He told stories about working with the cast of the series. He tells stories of his costars on Boy Meets World, and his various voice acting gigs in the genre that he has played since Batman Beyond ended.

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have either seen the Warner Bros. 2022 release “The Batman” or you do not mind hearing key plot points. Matt Reaves directed a new take for the Caped Crusader. With no continuity ties to any previous comic book, TV show, or film, Robert Pattinson wears the cape and cowl in this nearly 3-hour epic adventure. Jaz Bielby joins the show to help review the movie. This is a polarizing film that people have either said they love or they can't stand. This review is objective, there are things that were good and others that aren't. Follow Jaz on Instagram @rosecitywidow.

Season 8 of The CW series “The Flash” continues on March 9th, 2022. Showrunner Eric Wallace joined the podcast to preview the rest of the season, which started with a 5-part crossover entitled, “Armageddon.” Wallace is a writer who wrote for the fourth season and fifth season of The Flash. He replaced Todd Helbing (Episode 267 guest) as the sole showrunner for the show's sixth season onwards. In this episode, Wallace explains how he tries to keep the show fresh after so many episodes. He also offers opinions on the trend of shorter seasons. He gave some sneak peeks into clues about Season 8. He also discussed the upcoming Flash movie, and how he challenges himself to make the best show possible. He also gave insight as to the future of the series, and the famous Arrowverse.

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have either seen the HBO Max DC Extended Universe series Peacemaker or you do not mind hearing key plot points. Peacemaker is a spin-off series of the DC film The Suicide Squad (reviewed in Episode 246). The 8-episode comedy/drama follows the events of the film but takes the title character on an entirely new adventure. Flanked by an incredible cast and superb writing, this episode focuses on what went right for Peacemaker, that didn't necessarily go well in the movie. Comedian/podcaster Eddie Pence returns for his 3rd appearance on the podcast. Catch Eddie on the Ralph Report with co-host Ralph Garman Monday-Friday on Patreon. For Eddie's social media and comedy, appearances check out https://www.eddiepence.com/.

Acclaimed actor Josh Keaton joined the podcast to cover his incredible career. Keaton was Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the fan-favorite show “Spectacular Spider-Man”, Hal Jordan/Green Lantern in the Green Lantern – The Animated Series. He is Shiro in Voltron: Legendary Defender. The Flash in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths. Keaton described his entry into the VO business, as well as his live-action experience (and his 90's boy band). He also gave insight into the voiceover recording process during the Covid-19 pandemic. Follow Josh Keaton on social media @joshkeaton.

From Seth: This episode is recorded shortly after I lost my father. He died Sunday (Feb 6th) and rather than wait till next week, it felt right to do this episode. It's a really fun topic, and it felt normal to host it. My father was 71. Warning: Don't listen to this episode unless you have seen the seven-episode series The Book of Boba Feet on Disney+. Star Wars insider JC Reifenberg returns to the podcast to break down the story and all its twists and turns. It is a bit disjointed yet full of Star Wars greatness. All the details on Boba Fett, Fennec Shand, Tattooine, and many more surprises. Check out JC at https://scumandvillainycantina.com/.

Elizabeth Gillies stars as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in the 2022 Warner Bros. DC Universe animated film “Catwoman: Hunted.” The film is to be released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray, and Digital on February 8, 2022. Gillies currently stars at Fallon Carrington on the hit CW show Dynasty. She rose to fame in 2010 when she played Jade West on the hit Nickelodeon show Victorious alongside Victoria Justice and Ariana Grande. In this episode, she talks about bringing Catwoman to life. She goes in-depth on the voice acting process, and how her singing career helped with the recording for Catwoman. She also discussed her fame and being remembered as Jade even though that show ended 8 years ago. She discusses her relationship with Ariana Grande after the latter became a pop superstar. She also addresses her opinions on social media. Gillies has over 3 million Twitter followers and nearly 14 million followers on Instagram.

In January 2022, there were various entertainment reports about the CW Television Network being put up for sale. While rumors are plentiful about the future of the network, this episode focuses on the shows based on DC Comics properties popularly known as the “Arrowverse.” Topics include: what happens to DC shows if the network is sold? Will all genre content migrate to streaming services? Some of the CW shows, notably Arrow and The Flash have had huge episode totals, 22-24 in a given season. Streaming services follow the BBC model of smaller episodes per season but are highly produced per episode. Is this where superhero content is all going? Will the Arrowverse live on? Or is this the final migration off of public television? Kyle Williamson of Fandom Spotlite joins the show to discuss the future of the CW and superhero shows on television.

Acclaimed writer and executive producer Greg Weisman has written the latest DC Universe animated feature “Catwoman: Hunted.” He is also the co-creator of the fan-favorite animated series Young Justice. Weisman discussed the incredible story of Young Justice's revival after the first two seasons aired on Cartoon Network. Later, the episodes were on Netflix. When the DC Universe streaming service was created in 2017, Young Justice was brought back for Season 3, and currently, Season 4. In between the last two Young Justice seasons, Weisman wrote an anime feature starring Catwoman. That comes out February 8, 2022, both on Blu-Ray and digital download. In this episode, Weisman also discussed two iconic series, Spectacular Spider-Man, and Gargoyles. Both shows completed their successful runs, but remain highly regarded by their fanbases. Follow Greg Weisman on social media @Greg_Weisman.

Season 2 of The CW show “Superman & Lois” premiered on January 11, 2022. Showrunner Todd Helbing joined the show this week to talk about the series, the plans for Season 2, and the legacy of working on Superman. Helbing has worked on shows such as Melrose Place, Entourage, and Smallville. He and his brother Aaron were showrunners of the Flash from Seasons 1 through 5. In this episode, Helbing addresses the evolution of Superman & Lois, including its connectivity in the “Arrowverse,” and the parameters this show was given as compared to other Superman properties. Helbing also discusses how the series does cover political issues, such as conservative small-town views vs. liberal big-city viewpoints. He also addresses the idea that Superman pledges to help the world and not necessarily put America first.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Marvel Animation/Disney+ release "X-Men ‘97” or do not mind hearing key plot points. Chris Britton played Mr. Sinister during the 1990s X-Men: The Animated Series and the current continuation series X-Men '97. The classically trained Canadian actor tells the story of how he came into the role initially in the 90s as well as the process of re-auditioning for this new series. Britton explains what Sinister has meant to him and his career, and his experience with fans at various comic-cons around the world. He also comments on the new show with opinions on plot decisions.

The CW “Arrowverse” show Superman & Lois premieres its 2nd season on January 11, 2022. Erik Valdez plays Kyle Cushing a Smallville fireman married to Lana Lang, played by Emmanuelle Chriqui. Cushing's character has an interesting arc in Season 1. Kyle is also the father of Sarah, played by Inde Navarrette. Valdez was born in Texas, and previously starred on Graceland, and appeared on Gilmore Girls and 90210. He was also a regular on General Hospital. In this episode, Valdez discusses the political undertones and compelling story arcs for this series. He also talks about how unique it is to be in a Superman project and not play a character with a comic book backstory. Follow Erik Valdez on social media @erikvaldez.

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2021 Marvel Studios' Disney+ series "Hawkeye" or do not mind hearing key plot points. Hawkeye takes place in a post-Endgame Marvel Cinematic Universe. Clint Barton has to deal with issues that arise as he tries to get back to home for Christmas with his family, who recently returned after the events of Endgame. Barton meets the young Kate Bishop who is tied into the issues that transpire. There are many twists and turns as well as tie-ins to other MCU properties. Comedian and podcaster Eddie Pence rejoins the show to review Hawkeye. They discuss the 4th live-action Disney+ show, and its impact on the larger MCU. They also compare this to the recently released Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2021 Marvel Studios' film "Spider-Man: No Way Home" or do not mind hearing key plot points. Spider-Man: No Way Home is the 3rd Spider-Man film set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is Tom Holland's sixth appearance in MCU movies, including Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. The movie is high on fan service, as characters from previous Spider-Man movies set outside the MCU make appearances. This episode asks the following questions: Are the fan service moments what makes it a great film? Is the story consistent with MCU Spidey movies? What about the ramifications that this film leaves on the state of the MCU? Marshall Harris of CBS Chicago joins the show for this review.

On October 1, 2021, Netflix debuted the 9 seasons of the hit sitcom Seinfeld. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos stated in the press release, “This is the first time we've taken a risk of this nature, going all-in on 9 seasons at the jump. But Jerry has created something special with this sitcom that nobody has ever done. I truly think he and Mr. David have enormous futures ahead of them and I'm thrilled Netflix could be the home for them to grow their fanbases.” This episode features a roundtable discussion of not just the series, but the series arrival on Netflix. Chris Pollone, a reporter for NBC News, Sylvia Lind, former MLB executive turned player agent, and TJ Roche, DJ for the New Jersey Devils, all joined the podcast to discuss the hit series that ran on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998.

Dan Jurgens is a longtime writer and penciler who has written for iconic characters and created many of his own. He is perhaps best known for his work on the iconic DC storyline “The Death of Superman.” He is credited with creating Doomsday, Hank Henshaw, and Booster Gold. He wrote for many other DC and Marvel characters throughout his incredible career. In this episode, Jurgens retells the story of how he and the Superman writers/artists conceptualized the Death of Superman, the Funeral for a Friend, and the Reign of the Supermen storylines. He also details comics writing after the Death of and gives his thoughts on comic writers seeing their work adapted in live-action or animated shows & films. Follow Dan Jurgens on Twitter @thedanjurgens. And visit www.danjurgens.com.

Longtime animation writer Ernie Altbacker joined the show to talk about his long body of work. He recently wrote for the 2021 DC film "Injustice." He also wrote four other films in the DC Universe series of animated films "Justice League Dark," "Teen Titans: The Judas Contract," "Batman: Hush," and "Justice League Dark: Apokolips War." He's also written for many animated series including "Spider-Man – The Animated Series," "Green Lantern," "Static Shock," and "Justice League Action." In this episode, he talks about the dark nature of Injustice and Apokolips War and the challenges of writing classic characters in more adult plots. Also, he addressed how Superman's powers make plots around him particularly difficult. Follow Ernie on social media @ejaltbacker.

Acclaimed writer/artist Judd Winick joined the show to cover a bevy of topics. Winick has written for DC Comics characters including popular runs on Batman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, and The Outsiders. He created the Red Hood character from the legacy of Jason Todd, including writing the screenplay for the DC Universe animated feature Batman: Under the Red Hood. In this episode, Winick discusses his iconic comics run, and the issues facing creators when their work gets turned into a movie or television series. Judd Winick rose to national attention when he appeared on MTV's The Real World: San Francisco. He discusses how he met his wife on the show, and his close friend Pedro Zamora, who died shortly after the show was filmed. Zamora was also the subject of Winick's graphic novel Pedro and Me: Friendship, Loss, and What I Learned. He is the author of the acclaimed book series Hilo, with a new novel coming in 2022. Follow Judd Winick on social media @juddwinick.

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2021 Marvel Studios' film "Eternals" or do not mind hearing key plot points. The latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the subject of this review. Dr. Kendall Phillips returns to the podcast to discuss the film about the alien race that came to Earth thousands of years ago. The movie discusses the Eternals fight with the deviants, and them staying out of the battles that do not involve them, including the Avengers' recent fight against Thanos. Dr. Phillips is a Professor of Communication and Rhetorical Studies at Syracuse University and Co-director of The Lender Center for Social Justice. He recently authored the book “A Cinema of Hopelessness: The Rhetoric of Rage in 21st Century Popular Culture (Rhetoric, Politics, and Society)” and hosts the NPR/WAER podcast “Pop Life.” Phillips has taught a course on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and discussed the course in Episode 150 and his class appeared on Episode 158.

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2021 Sony/Marvel film "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" or do not mind hearing key plot points. This is the 2nd installment of the Venom film series, and this episode reviews the film. In it, Woody Harrelson plays Cletus Kassidy/Carnage and Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock/Venom. Acclaimed content creator Brian Tong returns to the podcast (his first review was Episode 250 Shang-Chi) to talk about this film. While there is praise for the performances, the plot and writing come under scrutiny. The issues in the film also are compared to the original comic book storyline and the absence of Spider-Man as Venom/Carnage's main protagonist. Still, there is a discussion of that post-credit scene and its impact on future Spider-films and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Warning: This episode goes in-depth on every episode of the first season of Marvel's Disney+ series “What If…?” Plot points are revealed. Listen after you see the series or you do not mind hearing key plot points. What If is a series of animated episodes with characters that are familiar but with a definite diversion from the original storyline. For example, Peggy Carter gets the super-soldier serum as opposed to Steve Rogers. And so on… Comedian and podcaster Eddie Pence joins the show for his third appearance. Eddie is a co-host of The Ralph Report with Ralph Garman, who was on the show two weeks ago. His comedy special is currently airing on Amazon Prime. Follow Eddie on Twitter @eddiepence.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Disney+/Lucasfilm release "Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” or do not mind hearing key plot points. Tales of the Empire is a 6-part mini-series. It is technically Season 2 of the anthology series Tales of the Jedi. The first three episodes tell the backstory of Nightsister Morgan Elsbeth. The second half of the episodes focuses on former Jedi Barriss Offee. Star Wars Insider JC Reifenberg returns to the podcast to discuss the latest offering. In this episode, they discuss the differences between the characters' relevance in Empire as opposed to Tales of the Jedi. They also discuss what this series' impact is in the Star Wars saga. Use code HALLOFJUSTICE at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/HALLOFJUSTICE.

This episode focuses on two distinctly different milestones that occurred in the week this episode is posted. First, Warner Bros. has released the 20th-anniversary edition of Smallville – The Complete Series. Second, this weekend in Chicago marked the final Wizard World Comic-Con. To pay homage to both events, this episode features a live recording of a panel at Wizard World New Orleans from January 2020 with Smallville stars Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, and John Glover. This interview took place a short time before the initial Covid-19 shutdown. The beginning of this episode addresses two recent Superman controversies. First, the reveal that Superman's son Jonathan was bisexual in the comics. The second was the change in Superman's motto from “Truth, Justice, and the American Way” to “Truth, Justice, and a Better Tomorrow.” Congratulations to both Smallville and Wizard World on incredible runs, and tremendous legacies.

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen both seasons of the Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso, or do not mind knowing key plot points. Ted Lasso just wrapped up its second season on Apple TV+. Joining the show to review both seasons is Ralph Garman, noted voice actor, and host of The Ralph Report on Patreon. Rather than review the show episode by episode, they discuss the amazing supporting cast, and how the secret to this show's success is not always making Jason Sudeikis' Ted Lasso the center of attention. Character by character, they break down the journey for these characters. Ralph also does an incredible Roy Kent impression. They also talk about what the show has done to promote the English Premier League, and what that sport works for American audiences, and how easy it is to stream in 2021. Subscribe to The Ralph Report on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/theralphreport/.

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2021 film "The Many Saints of Newark - A Sopranos Story" or do not mind hearing key plot points. The Many Saints of Newark is a prequel movie to the iconic HBO series. Scott Seidenberg and Matt Cerrone join the show for a roundtable discussion on the story as well as the production. They discuss the ties in continuity to the original series, and their thoughts on this being a potential opening to a Sopranos prequel series. Like this podcast covered during reviews of Black Panther and Shang-Chi - Legend of the Ten Rings, the show starts with incite from Matt on what the series and the film means to an Italian-American.