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Catbeard the Pirate (w/ Matt Nelson)

Join Scott and Kevin (AKA K1 of the movie riffing group One Wall Cinema) as they discuss the awesome indie comic book "Catbeard the Pirate" with its creator, Matt Nelson! Listen as Matt discusses his comic influences, his writing and drawing process, his hilarious "Player None" and "Superdeformers" comics, and the lightning bolt of inspiration that led to the creation of Catbeard the Pirate. Aside from comics, Matt also recounts his recent experience attending Rifftrax Live, everybody shares their favorite episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000, and they talk about some recent trends in video games and the superhero movie genre. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Matt recently lost his home to a fire and needs our help getting the first three volumes of Catbeard the Pirate reprinted and the latest volume off the ground! Please give any amount you can to his Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/86891268/catbeard-the-pirate-book-four-corsairs-and-catnip (You can also just search "Catbeard" at Kickstarter.com) 

 

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BONUS EPISODE: 2015 Connecticut Comic Conn

Join Shawn and Scott for this very special bonus edition of Hitting Play as they record an episode to, and from, the "Connecticut Comic Conn" (yes, spelled with two Ns), at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut. Listen as Shawn gives a lesson in Connecticut history, from the Revolutionary War, to World War II, to the plot of Goldfinger. They'll detail what comic books they hope to find, what celebrities they hope to see, and have a generally broad pop culture discussion along the way. You'll learn more about New London, Connecticut and the Star Wars bounty hunter Dengar than you ever thought possible. And on the way back, they'll discuss what they comic books they bought, what sights they saw, and unfortunately, what smells they smelled. So, sit back, and enjoy the ride along with them! 

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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Pilot

Join Lily and Scott as they review the first episode of ABC's hit show about a team of special agents, specially formed to investigate the strange happenings of the Marvel universe: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Listen as they discuss the history of one of comics' clunkiest acronyms, why comic book realities don't always translate well to live-action, why DC should have tied their shows to their cinematic universe, and why the resumption of the Mike Peterson storyline in episode 10, makes this show worth watching. Hey, have you heard about Tahiti? It's a special place. 

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Comic Con 2015: Trailers and Sneak Peeks

Join Lily, Scott, and special guest Kevin (AKA K1 of the movie riffing group One Wall Cinema) as they review some notable trailers and sneak peeks from San Diego Comic Con 2015! Including some big 2016 summer movies, upcoming TV shows, web series, and, of course, the latest on Star Wars. What's with the look of Apocalypse? Does Daisy Ridley play Han Solo's daughter? Is anyone really asking where the Heroes went? Do we have to watch Batman's parents die again? How will Ryan Reynolds' two Deadpools differ? Who should play Impossible Man in a Fantastic Four sequel? All of these questions are discussed, and many, many more! So dress up as your favorite obscure comic book character and enjoy the show...excelsior! 

Discussed in this episode: Danger Mouse, Heroes Reborn, Fantastic Four, Con Man, Suicide Squad, X-Men: Apocalypse, Deadpool, Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens, and Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. 

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X-Men: Days of Future Past

Join Scott as he delves deep into the bleak dystopian future of the classic X-Men story: Days of Future Past! Listen as he compares and contrasts its original telling in the Uncanny X-Men comic books, the loose adaptation of the animated series Wolverine and the X-Men and the film X-Men: Days of Future Past, with an especially close look at the three episode arc from Fox's X-Men the animated series. What commonalities do these versions share? Why does Apocalypse always seem to pop up in these adaptations? Is this story just a Terminator rip-off? All these questions are answered and more! Plus an "interview" with "Stan Lee"! So transfer your mind elsewhere for a little while and enjoy the show!

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The Tick (1994): The Tick vs. the Idea Men

Join Lily, Shawn, Scott, and special guest Kevin (AKA K1 of the movie riffing group One Wall Cinema) as they review the first episode of the great animated superhero parody of the mid 1990s: The Tick! Listen as they discuss The Tick's humble beginnings as a comic book store mascot, its hilarious city full of characters, the great toys that were made of those characters, its short lived live-action spinoff, and more! "The City" really needs a good therapist. Hug your destiny and enjoy the show! SPOON!!!!!

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BONUS EPISODE: 2015 Summer Movies

Join Lily, Shawn, and Scott as they sit down for a bonus episode of Hitting Play to discuss some notable movies premiering in the summer of 2015. Listen to their takes on, and expectations of, what looks to be a very eventful summer for moviegoers. From Marvel Comics to Disney theme parks to assigned high school summer reading novels, these movies cover it all. Find out why dinosaur cloning is always a bad idea, how fat Nick Nolte feels about mountain hiking, and why Judy Greer was Hollywood's hardest working actress this year.

Movies discussed: Pitch Perfect 2, Tomorrowland, Ant Man, A Walk in the Woods, Jurassic World, and Fantastic Four. (Plus, Shawn had a few strong opinions on Inside Out and Vacation.)

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Gigantor: Struggle at the South Pole

Join Lily, Shawn, Scott, and a special guest, Shawn's brother Dan, as they breakdown the first episode of the 1960's Japanese animated export: Gigantor! Listen as they discuss its origins in manga, Dan's childhood fondness of it, its transformation from a popular anime to a confusing "westernized" cartoon, and its multitudinous array of hilarious flaws. Can Gigantor think for himself? Why is only Jimmy allowed to wield such great power? Does hot water freeze faster? They'll take on all of these questions, and many more. Gigantor! Gigantor! Gigaaa-aaa-aaan-torrr!

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Arrow: Pilot

Join Lily, Shawn, and Scott as they enter the dark and brooding world of everybody's favorite hooded archer: Arrow! Listen as they take you through the history of the Green Arrow in comics, discuss why almost everybody in this show is a terrible person, and explain why this is just The CW's grittty mix of Batman, Robin Hood and My Name is Earl, with a little Hamlet and Harry and the Hendersons thrown in. (Listen and you'll get it.) And, as a bonus, Lily opens a present given to her by Shawn and Scott.

(Disclaimer: There are some very minor Arrow season 1 spoilers. Don't worry, they're brief and you'll know when they're coming.)

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X-Men (1989): Pryde of the X-Men

Join Shawn and Scott as they discuss an 80's Saturday morning gem: The rarely seen (or heard of) animated X-Men pilot for NBC! Listen as Scott gives a condensed history of the X-Men in animation, Shawn addresses recent news of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and both recount a Spider-Man voter registration PSA with great confusion. Why does Wolverine speak with an Australian accent? (Yes, really.) Why aren't most of the X-Men dead at the end of this episode? What's up with Kitty Pryde's parents? These questions, and more, get tackled like a powered-up Magneto! We tried like thunder, and now this episode is coming your way!

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