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The May Previews catalog has arrived, and Mike has plucked out the best solicitations. [ 42:51 || 21.0 MB ] To listen, click here http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_515.mp3

The first wave of cancellations have struck the DCnU! Amongst them: Hawk & Dove by Sterling Gates and Rob Liefeld. Mike was once high on the series, but did that trend continue to the very of this eight-issue run? [ 39:40 || 19.5 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_514.mp3

As the last dozen episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender approached in 2007, there were still plenty of unanswered questions. Since the point of the solar eclipse and The Day of Black Sun was made 16 months prior, I assumed it would have served as a series finale, but I was quite surprised to see the episode listed only halfway through the final season. (Hindsight being 20 / 20, who really wants to see the hero beat up an opponent who's at a disadvantage?) To read more, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/m/avatar-03-50-51.php

Kellen is back from his vacation, and he has some stories to tell. How does a giant comic convention like C2E2 fare if you are primarily an anime fan? How many ways can airlines and hotels almost screw over your vacation? And what kind of zaniness did Kellen get into with the Earth-2.net crew? The answers to all are within, as well as some short reviews of Carl Macek's Robotech Universe and Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker. [ 31:14 || 15.3 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingpodcast/episodes/animezing_105.mp3

In this episode, Desmond and Darryll tackle the much-anticipated Ti West film The Innkeepers. Then Desmond goes solo on Greg Lamberson's second novel in the Frenzy Cycle: The Frenzy War. And in a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur, Jr. reviews Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden's illustrated novel Baltimore, or The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire. Songs included: "Horror Hotel" by The Undead, "Ghost Story" by Monster Magnet, "Blood of a Young Wolf" by Buck 65, "One Tin Soldier" by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and "Think About an End" by Anthrax. [ 1:07:40 || 32.7 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_244.mp3

In the second Bigger on the Inside Special, Dan sat down with his friend Libby to discuss "City of Death!" [ 26:50 || 13.0 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/biggerontheinside/episodes/bigger_special_002.mp3

After reading Essex County: Tales from the Farm, Sweet Tooth: Out of the Deep Woods, and Animal Man: The Hunt, Mike examines the rising star of Jeff Lemire. [ 30:20 || 14.9 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_513.mp3

It's episode 24, and Big Damn Heroes is getting mmm-mmm-good. Buffy has an historic, if slightly dumb episode. While over on Angel a character completes her arc, the show comes into its own, a future major player makes an appearance in a rather disjointed episode, and the season endgame starts to boil beneath the surface. Oh, and Buffy has an ongoing season plot. We think. It's hard to tell. Join Hannah and Will as they cover Buffy's "New Moon Rising," and Angel's "Sanctuary," "War Zone," and "Blind Date." Dutch Angels! [ 1:14:09 || 35.9 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/bigdamnheroes/episodes/bigdamnheroes_024.mp3

In this double (fun) episode of Extra Lives, Aaron and Damien make up for lost time by talking a lot about video games and stuff. The Bioshock playthrough also begins as the guys wonder why they thought two episodes was enough to contain such a girthy experience. That's right, I just used the word "girthy" in the copy for a show. Also: plastic integrity is questioned, piles of shame get bigger, and boxes get organized. [ 2:44:14 || 79.3 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/extralives/episodes/extralives_046.mp3

Doctor Who: The Movie, an often-overlooked entry in the life of The Doctor, is indicative of its time and network, and it suffers for it. That said, both Dan and Mike agree that Paul McGann is a wonderful Doctor. Eric Roberts' portrayal of The Master, however, they're not so keen on. That may not be his fault, though. Before closing out the episode the guys also look at the comedy sketch "Doctor Who and the Curse of Fatal Death," and the documentary More Than 30 Years in the TARDIS. [ 2:28:34 || 71.4 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/biggerontheinside/episodes/bigger_089.mp3

After two years, the Previews episodes are back! This time around, Mike reads selections from the April catalog. [ 28:30 || 14.2 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_512.mp3

This weekend Desmond attended Vancouver's first major comic convention: the Vancouver Fan Expo! Bright eyed and bushy-tailed this morning, he provides you with audio from three interviews. First up, he talks to comics legend Len Wein about his astounding career, stand-up comedy, and his upcoming series Before Watchmen: Ozymandias. Then, comic artist and filmmaker Kaare Andrews talks about graphic design, tight shooting locations, and The ABCs of Death. Finally, Jim and Kyle from nerd rock band Kirby Krackle talk about their songwriting process, gender-bending cosplay, and wrestling in mud and jello. The convention playlist is as follows: "All Along the Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix, "Desolation Row" by My Chemical Romance, "Waydown" by Catherine Wheel, "Up, Up, Down, Down" and "Hunt 'Em All Down" by Kirby Krackle. [ 1:16:33 || 35.5 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_243.mp3

Damien and Desmond are back in hologram form to introduce themselves to the only record standing between them and Mike Patton: Faith No More's Introduce Yourself. Right off the bat, Desmond has a theory about Chuck that Damien agrees with. What do Wesley Willis and the Kids of Widney High have in common? They're both have better vocals than Chuck Mosley. The band name suggestions are played fast and loose as well as tangents about Fine Young Cannibals and dubstep. Damien makes a very vivid comparison from a song to what a herd of animals might be doing, and Desmond argues with a song. Again. All this and more. Can we have some Mike Patton now, please? [ 1:12:33 || 35.1 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/droppedd/episodes/droppedd_004-02.mp3

Mike looks back at the highs and lows of the 2012 C2E2. [ 47:42 || 23.1 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_511.mp3

DC Comics for Kids, a C2E2 2012 panel. [ 45:20 || 22.3 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_510.mp3

Neal Adams Q&A, a C2E2 2012 panel. [ 1:10:36 || 34.3 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_509.mp3

Cup O' Joe, a C2E2 2012 panel. [ 1:05:07 || 31.5 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_508.mp3

Valiant Comics: Inside the New #1s, a C2E2 2012 panel. [ 1:02:47 || 30.5 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_507.mp3

DC All Access: Before Watchmen, a C2E2 2012 panel. [ 1:05:20 || 31.7 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_506.mp3

Kellen and Mike just can't express the emotion contained in the final six episodes of BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad as "Write Music," "Performance Eve Festival," "Festival," "Third Stage," "Slip Out," and "America" receive near-universal praise from the hosts. Kellen is later joined by the voice of Maho, Brina Palencia, for a quick chat about her role in the show. [ 2:36:40 || 75.3 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingpodcast/episodes/animezing_104.mp3

Avengers vs. X-Men, a C2E2 2012 panel. [ 59:52 || 29.2 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_505.mp3

John Barrowman Q&A, a C2E2 2012 panel. [ 1:09:10 || 33.5 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_504.mp3

Amazing Spider-Man, a C2E2 2012 panel. [ 1:01:33 || 29.9 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_503.mp3

DC All Access, a C2E2 2012 panel. [ 1:01:38 || 30.3 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_502.mp3

Marvel: House of Ideas, a C2E2 2012 panel. [ 57:06 || 27.8 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_501.mp3