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In this episode of Dread Media, a tired and cranky Desmond Reddick presents what he has recovered of his messed up Festival of Fear coverage. In chronological order: a question and answer session with Slime City director Greg Lamberson, an interview with Edward Douglas from Midnight Syndicate and an interview with Greg Lamberson. Tunes include: "Unsound" by The Headstones, "Brain Damage" by The Browns, "Called from Beyond" by Midnight Syndicate, "Gruesome" by Giasone and Marcy Italiano and "Fear of the Dark (Live)" by Iron Maiden. Enter the Gord Rollo Jigsaw Man contest! [ 1:20:36 || 36.8 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_052.mp3

Is Superman the last son of Krypton? Hardly! Art: Alex Ross The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/wallpaper/full/Superman_001.jpg

I'm not sure I can express how I'm feeling right now. Quantum Leap really appealed to me as a kid, but as I write this I'm finding myself actually getting a little upset at times. That's because the fifth season has these little flashes of brilliance -- even the worst episode has the remarkable chemistry of Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell -- but as the episodes progress, the central concept falls flat. The idea of a man fixing the lives of ordinary people gets washed away by a listless parade of vague pseudo-celebrities, a fascination with its own mythology and a highly promoted new antagonist who has yet to really antagonize anyone. And it's a damn shame. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/m/quantum-leap-05-03

Prior to their reviews ("Legends of the Dark Knight," "Unity," "Girl's Night Out," "The Demon Reborn" and "Mad Love"), James and Mike answer more e-mails than ever before! [ 3:06:33 || 85.4 MB ] The above is from: http://www.worldsfinestpodcast.com/episodes/wfp_035.mp3

This week, drqshadow has the Is It Wednesday Yet? house to himself, and he reviews The Incredible Hercules #120, Iron Man: Director of SHIELD #32, True Believers #2 and X-Factor #34. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-055

This week, Mike and a special guest review 1985 #4, Moon Knight #21, Punisher #61, Uncanny X-Men #501 and X-Factor Special: Layla Miller. Who's the guest and where's Des? You know how to found out. [ 1:19:13 || 36.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_259.mp3

In this king-sized episode of Dread Media, Brother D from Mail Order Zombie stops by to discuss all things George A. Romero. Which film are they both crazy for? What secret is Brother D hiding about OJ Simpson? And who does Desmond reserve a Michael Bay-level of hatred for? You better listen. Tunes included: "Season of the Witch" by Donovan, "The Calling (Main Title)" and "I'd Rather be a Wanderer" by Donald Rubinstein, "Bruiser" by The Misfits, "George Romero" by The Sprites and "George Romero Will be at Our Wedding" by Showbread. Go to www.horror-mall.com and www.mailorderzombie.com. [ 2:35:41 || 71.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_051.mp3

James Deaux and Ian Wilson join Mike this week, as the trio reviews the 1966 Batman movie, starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Along the way the guys discuss Robin's feelings about kissing girls, the monument to Benedict Arnold in Gotham City Central Park, the Riddler's wayward glances and the differences in how Americans and the British pronounce certain words. [ 2:23:54 || 65.8 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_258.mp3

So the last time we did this thing, we got to see a show that was getting on in age, making all kinds of panic moves to rejuvenate itself. And on the whole, most of these moves worked in the short-term. There were some very good episodes on the first two discs. However, the charm of the show has been compromised to some extent. By this point, longtime fans were starting to grumble and drift away, and the new viewers, while beginning to trickle in, weren't flowing in fast enough to replace them. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/m/quantum-leap-05-02

If you like films with water, Thunderball might just be your cup of, uh, water. Ian and Adham reject high-pitched singing for foreign accents, the new "underwater count" and even violence as one co-host hits the other! Not only is this co-host's reaction left in, but so is a plethora of Bond-based analytical fun! [ 1:35:47 || 43.8 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/foryourear...arsonly_004.mp3

Steph Ives makes her Animezing Podcast debut as she joins Kellen to discuss Ai-Kon 2008. Listen to their thoughts on the guests, the dealers room and working backstage at a convention. Music includes "Fucking in the Bushes" by Oasis, "Slip Out" by Mongolian Chop Squad and "Thank You" by McMaster and James. [ 1:32:26 || 42.3 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingp...imezing_010.mp3

Astonishing X-Men #26, The Punisher #60, Secret Invasion: Runaways / Young Avengers #2 and Secret Invasion: Thor #1 are just four of the eight comics reviewed this week. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-054

The five comics Des and Mike cover this week are Atomic Robo: Dogs of War #1, Fall of Cthulhu: Godwar #1, Secret Invasion: Inhumans #1, Station #2 and X-Men Origins: Jean Grey. [ 1:17:51 || 35.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_257.mp3

In this, the 50th episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick does the geeky thing and makes a Top 50 list. Films, directors, comics, artists, bands, composers and more are covered in this thick and meaty edition of Dread Media. Thanks to everybody for listening. Check out www.horror-mall.com. Featured songs: "Renfield" by Philip Glass and the Kronos Quartet, "See You in Hell" by Monster Magnet, "Red Bats with Teeth" by Angelo Badalamenti, "Shoggoths Away" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, "The Poltergeist Theme" by Jerry Goldsmith, "Jack the Stripper / Faeries Wear Boots" by Black Sabbath, "Rosemary's Baby" by Fantomas and "Static Age," "Bullet" and "Theme for a Jackal" by The Misfits. [ 1:57:19 || 53.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_050.mp3

Another collection of Power Records are presented today for your enjoyment. This batch, entitled The Amazing Spider-Man and Friends, includes Spider-Man: The Mark of the Man-Wolf, The Incredible Hulk at Bay, Captain America and the Falcon: And a Phoenix Shall Arise and The Fantastic Four: The Way It Began. [ 1:10:37 || 32.3 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_256.mp3

Throughout high school, if you had asked me what my favorite show was, my answer largely depended on whether there were any girls around. If so, I would have looked you right in the eyes and told you Cheers. This would, of course, have been a shameless lie. Truth be told, throughout most of high school, I was addicted to Quantum Leap. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/m/quantum-leap-05-01

The Mad Hatter uses circus animals to steal microchips ("Animal Act"), Jimmy Olsen learns what it means to be famous ("Superman's Pal"), Batman and Robin break up ("Old Wounds"), Luthor's undersea experiments cause Aquaman to threaten the surface world ("A Fish Story") and Batman must combat the mystic arts if he's to help Jason Blood regain control of Etrigan ("The Demon Within"). [ 2:52:23 || 78.9 MB ] The above is from: http://www.worldsfinestpodcast.com/episodes/wfp_034.mp3

Six Marvel comics and two from BOOM! were reviewed this week, including Criminal #4, Cthulhu Tales #4, NYX: No Way Home #1, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #1 and Warhammer: Condemned by Fire #3. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-053

Concerts, cleavage and comics are the order of the day, as Jenny and Mike read through the August Previews! [ 1:47:53 || 49.3 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_255.mp3

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick interviews artist Alan M. Clark, and then goes on to review the three-disc edition of Severin Films' Eurocult war film, Inglorious Bastards. After that he reviews Caliber #4, Hercules #4 and Freedom Formula #1 from Radical Comics, as well as Simon Dark and Pigeons from Hell #1-3. Tunes include: "Weeds (acoustic)" by Life of Agony, "Main Theme from Inglorious Bastards" by Francesco de Masi, "Freedom" by Alice Cooper and "Drowning in a Daydream" by Corrosion of Conformity. Check out www.alanmclark.com, www.omegathenovel.podomatic.com and www.horror-mall.com. [ 1:28:59 || 40.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_049.mp3

Thanks to Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, 2008 has marked a new era for Marvel-based film properties. Through them, Marvel has laid the foundation for a full movie universe. As with anything, though, this could be a runaway success or squandered potential. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/wilson_i/comic-reel-lief-10

Renewed by the power of the angel Zadkiel, the Danny Ketch Ghost Rider returns with a vengeance! The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/wallpaper/full/Ghost_Rider_001.jpg

Kellen fights off a sore throat to deliver you the recent news and upcoming anime / manga releases for the next two weeks. [ 20:02 || 9.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingp...imezing_009.mp3

As always, Des and Mike reviewed five comic books this week: Fantastic Four: True Story #1, Haunt of Horror: Lovecraft #2, newuniversal: 1959, Skaar: Son of Hulk #2 and X-Men: Odd Men Out. While two of them are worth your time, three are true stinkers! [ 1:28:30 || 40.5 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_254.mp3

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick interviews acclaimed horror artist Alex McVey. Then he goes on to cover every other field in the horror genre by reviewing 80s horror comedy Doom Asylum, Mark Morris' novel The Deluge, the newest episode of NBC's Fear Itself called "Community" before moving to the following releases from Warren Ellis and Avatar Press comics: Gravel #2 and Blackgas 2 #1-3. Tunes include: "Promise Me" by Straight Line Stitch, "Asylum" by Naked City, "Floods" by Pantera, "Prisoners of Today" by Billy Talent and "Martin (live)" by Soft Cell. Check out Alex's art at www.alexmcvey.com and purchase all sorts of goodies at www.horror-mall.com. [ 1:25:50 || 39.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_048.mp3