Escaping Podcast

Episode 86: Oh, The Injustice!

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:20:33 GMT

Another One-Shot coming down the pike right atcha!

What's this one about? Guess you gotta hit play and find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

All That by True Fiction

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Episode 85: Game Over

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:00:52 GMT

Part four of our video game series! We're joined by Davenport & Chris to talk about the best of the worst video game movie adaptations!

Are the Resident Evil movies any kind of good?

Do big screen adaptations need to be true to the source material?

And How many times will we argue about something dumb?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

The Other Me by Prefab Soul

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Beloved, Do Not: Episode 0

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 22:19:05 GMT

Episode Zero of a new podcast joining The Escaping Network, Beloved, Do Not.

Join hosts Ellie & Daniel as they make their way with a few friends through the devil's playground!

Be on the lookout for this new show premiering next week!

Intro by Prefab Soul

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Episode 84: Game 'N' Watch

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:48:15 GMT

Part three of our video game series! This week we talk about some of our favorite video game movies with our good friends Roscoe & Davenport!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Pump It Up by True Fiction

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Episode 83: Digital Faves

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:41:55 GMT

Episode 2 of our video game series! We talk with RJ and Davenport about our favorite heroes & villains in the console arena!

Are the villains really the bad guys?

What makes a good protagonist/antagonist?

And how long will we talk about Marvel Civil War?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

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Episode 82: 8-Bit Revolution

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 03:23:15 GMT

Part one of our video game series! We have our good friends, and regular guests, Davenport & RJ join us for a wlk down memory lane and the history of modern gaming!

How old is Nintendo really?

What was the best game of the N64?

And how many times do we get off topic?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Empty Seats by Puzzle Theory

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Episode 81: Astonishingly Aquatic!

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:48:16 GMT

Join us for a one shot all about our favorite aquatic superheroes!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Stray by Married A Dead Man

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Episode 80: Iceberg Ahead!

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 03:38:51 GMT

Part four of our Sea series! We do what we do best and get into the best of the worst! Joined by recurring guest, RJ, we talk about the movies that we love to hate!

Was Anaconda any good?

Is Goonies a sea movie?

And how many times will someone accidentally unplug the mic?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Empty Seas by Empty Seats

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Episode 79: Joy Wave

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:33:09 GMT

Part three of our sea series! Kelsey & Daniel talk about their favorite water-based movies, and of course get completely sidetracked!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Never Say by Married A Dead Man

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Episode 78: Terror of The Deep

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:00:51 GMT

Part 2 of our Sea series! This one all over the place, so grab a life vest and get ready to get splashed!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

For A Check by B.I.G. LAZKA

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Episode 77: Siren Songs

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 19:48:18 GMT

Part one of our Ocean based series! This week we are joined once again by our good friend, Maegan Ohmes, to talk about the mythology, folklore, and , legends of the creatures that live under the sea!

Is Maegan part selkie?

Which sea creature is the most terrifying?

And what does a blob fish really look like?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Sink by Dead Elliott

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Episode 76: They Called Me Wonderful

Sat, 29 May 2021 00:01:34 GMT

This One-Shot comes with it's own set of ruby red slippers! This week we are joined by our good friend, Maegan Ohmes, to talk about The Wonderful (allegedly) Wizard of Oz!

Was it all a dream?

Which adaptation is the worst?

And did that Munchkin really hang himself?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Playing Games by B.I.G. Lazka

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Episode 75: Dark Tales & Sinister Spells

Thu, 20 May 2021 23:08:59 GMT

Part four of our Fantasy series! We get into the best of the worst, and revisit some of the cringiest, underwhelming, just bad, fantasy movies.

How many times will we get off track?

How long until Sucker Punch is brought up?

And what was the point of this episode at all?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

RIP Zeep by We Are Not A Glum Lot

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Episode 74: Books of Magik

Sat, 08 May 2021 00:05:53 GMT

Part three of our fantasy series! We're joined again by Becca to talk about fantasy icons in comics and how they differ from the norm.

Is Sandman the weirdest of the weird?

What would you do in a world that's D&D meets Jumanji?

And how do you make the fantastical even more out there?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

The Reckoning by Dead Elliott

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Episode 73: Enchanted Estates

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 01:13:32 GMT

Part two of our fantasy series! This week we're joined by one of the coolest people we know, Bekka Page, to talk about some of our favorite fantasy worlds and realms!

Is a fantasy Earth still fantasy?

What's the best fantasy creature to befriend?

And was The Land of Ooo all in a traumatized Finn's head?

Tune in to hear our convoluted answers!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Keening by Married A Dead Man

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Episode 72: Call To Adventure

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:06:39 GMT

Part one of our new fantasy series! We discuss the beginning of so many stories that we all know, and what sets up the call to adventure that these little fucks answer!

Is tragedy necessary for fantasy to come knocking?

Should we even interfere with otherworldly politics?

And how many of these stories are just kids dealing with trauma?

Tune in to hear our answers!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Painter's Picture by Had I Known

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Episode 71: From The Rich And To The Poor

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 02:48:22 GMT

One shot for the one shot! This is a stand alone episode of our show where we are joined by our good friend Mandie to get into the nitty gritty of Sherwood Forest's most notorious son: Robin Hood!

What was the best Robin Hood movie was the best?

Is Robin as foxy as Disney would have us believe?

And How many men made merry is too many?

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Heavy Hitter by Dead Elliott

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Episode 69: Bad Times At Medieval High

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:50:06 GMT

Part four and final of our medieval series! We are joined by our good friend Brian Vance to talk about our favorite bad movies/

Will Sean Connery do anything for a paycheck?

Is timeline even technically a movie?

And will Vin Diesel come and kick my ass?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Fuck The Fame by B.I.G. Lazka

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Episode 70: Out of The Realm

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:25:46 GMT

Part three of our Medieval series! We have our good friend [REDACTED] join us to talk about some of our favorite depictions of medieval royalty in tv and film!

Are these stories better suited for tv, or the big screen?

Which portrayal tickled our genitals the most?

And how long are we going to talk about Game of Thrones?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Voices Carry by Married A Dead Man

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Episode 68: Slaying Fantastic Beasts

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:27:46 GMT

Part two of our Medieval series! We talk about those mutha fuckin' fantastic beasts and who the real monsters are.

Is man really the beast that needs slaying?

Are dragons actually greedy, or just good with their finances?

And how much of this episode is just Daniel and Michelle explaining the musical Wicked to Kelsey?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Peach Pit by Dead Elliott

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Scarlet Sight Part 4

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 02:00:33 GMT

Episode 4 of our WandaVision review series! We're getting close to madness!

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Episode 67: The Sword And The Stone

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 01:17:57 GMT

Part one of our new series! We take it back and go full Arthurian on your juicy lil asses!

In this episode we dig into the legend of King Arthur and what makes it timeless.

Is Arthur an idiot with a good team behind him?

How many remakes are we gonna get?

And do think Merlin used magick to clean his pepis?

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Summer by Puzzle Theory

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Scarlet Sight Part 3

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:40:57 GMT

Part three of our WandaVision review series! The weirdness is only the beginning!

New episodes ever two weeks!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

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Episode 66: Silver Screen Seductions

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:41:58 GMT

Part four of our Tainted love series! We've beaten the whole "love" thing to a bloody pulp with this damn series, but here we are at the end with our favorite way to finish these things: The Best of The Worst!

Does Stefan Urquelle have a soul?

How off topic with the boys get with Michelle absent?

And does psychic cheating still count as cheating?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Spywerks by Married A Dead Man

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Episode 65: Here They Go Again

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:23:37 GMT

Part three of our Tainted Love series!

This week we talk about all the times we've seen our favorite characters go back to relationships that should have just fucking died.

Does it ever work out?

Can you forget the past but keep the experience?

And like why is my ex looking so good these days?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Tsunami by J Knack

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Episode 64: Stupid Cupid

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 22:19:34 GMT

Part three of our Tainted Love series!

We're joined by our favorite Italian lover, Joe Ingargiola, to talk about the relationships we'd like to see.

How many times will we get off topic?

Should Abed and Annie have ended up together?

And have you ever tasted yourself?

Tune in to hear our answers!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Bleed by Married A Dead Man

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Scarlet Sight Part 2

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:16:34 GMT

Part 2 of our WandaVision review series! Shit's getting wild!

New episodes every two weeks!

Intro By Ryan Reyes

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Episode 63: Wedding Bells & Breakup Calls

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:56:27 GMT

Part 1 of our Tainted Love series! We pick each other's brains about some of the worst breakups, and separations in comics, movies, and tv.

What's the spark that lights these dumpster fires?

Is Scott Summers perpetuating a nasty cycle?

And How good is the breakup sex?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Live Better by B.I.G. Lazka

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Episode 62: Dark Side of The Moon

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:40:51 GMT

The finale of our Space Series!

We get onto the aliens that come down to do us dirty! Let's get into it!

Is Attack The Block the best thing to come from this?

How would you survive?

And What would you do to survive?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Don't Talk by Decatur

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Scarlet Sight Part 1

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:15:44 GMT

Part 1 of our WandaVision watch review! Listen in and let us know what your favorite theory is!

New episodes every two weeks!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

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Episode 61: It Came From Outer Space

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:03:15 GMT

We continue to dive in, and don't know when to stop!

Part three of our space saga, and this time we're talking about the aliens that come to our dirt planet with good intentions!

Is it beneficial to make friends with an alien?

What would be your ideal abduction scenario?

And how many times are we going to get off topic?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Back On My Grind by B.I.G. Lazka

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Episode 60: Far From Home

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:35:20 GMT

Part 2 of our Space Series! We're boldly going where... oh shit, it looks like a lot of other folks have...

Is Futurama the best show about space?

Is The Doctor an imposing force?

And how the fuck do we keep talking about the Power Rangers??

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

High by B.I.G. Lazka

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Episode 59: Deep Space

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:38:09 GMT

We go where the stars shine and the void intensifies in part 1 of our space series!

Is space the next logical step?

Will we find life among the stars?

And how creepy was Chris Pratt in Passengers?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Snow by TMC!

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Episode 58: 2020 Review

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 03:29:22 GMT

The year is finally dead and now we get to rend its flesh in our own fun way!

Join us as we talk about our favorite, and not so favorite, moments of the year.

Thanks for listening and we'll see you in 2021!

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Episode 57: Books That Go Bump In The Night

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:28:00 GMT

We finish up our independent series with one of our favorite comic genres: Horror!

Andy joins us, along with a few Brandon moments sprinkled on your ear's tongue, to get into the doom, gloom, and haunted rooms of our favorite horror comics!

What makes a good horror story?

What's the scariest thing about a town without death?

And is Hans Christian Andersen a hack?

Tune into to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Ghostly Steps by Had I known

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Episode 56: Science Is Stranger Than Fiction

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:37:26 GMT

Part three of our Independent series! This week we're joined by our good pal Mandie to talk about sci-fi without corporate restraints!

Is it important to respect, and reference science fiction of yesteryears?

Or should you branch out and make the weird looking sci-fi baby that you want?

And why is Daniel talking about Jesus this episode??

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Hugh Priestess by Dangerous Days

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Episode 55: Another Day, Another Panel

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 08:39:16 GMT

This week we take a step away from the galaxy threatening, big bad punching, world shaking stories to look at the independent comics that focus on the more intimate stories in a slice of life.

Do these stories have to involve pain to be relatable?

Can you tell a superhero story without the high stakes action?

And how long are we going to get stuck talking about sex?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

True Blue by Mindz Eye

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Episode 54: Unsponsored Suits

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 22:47:23 GMT

Part one pf our Independent series!

Join us as we talk about the big things:

Do Indy heroes have more freedom to get their jobs done?

Will Spawn ever really end?

And how do you kill a god?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

10 & 2 by WANAGL

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Episode 53: The Best of The Worst

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 04:20:52 GMT

The finale of this series, and we are wild & ready!

This week we are missing Michelle but gained and Andy to discuss the best bad, bumbling, incompetent teams!

Which team works best at being bad?

Who is the bumbliest bumbler of the bumbly?

And is Starscream just the robot Killmonger?

Tune In to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

The Window by Hello, Mountain

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Episode 51: Teamwork On The Big Screen

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:55:23 GMT

Part three of our Squad Goals series!

Michelle is back and at it like a bat outta hell! We join forces once again with Joe to talk about live action teams and what makes them so special to us.

Is the team as strong as its weakest link?

Does conflict amongst friends need to happen?

And who has the dirtiest analogy?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Best Intentions by A Bad Night For A Hero

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Episode 50: Animated Alliances

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:01:11 GMT

We get way too off the rails this week, but still manage to talk about some of our favorite animated teams!

Is Aang unworthy?

Do 80's cartoons have merit?

And why are our guests so unruly?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Feeling Good by Briffaut

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Episode 49: Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 08:44:30 GMT

The start of a new series, brought fresh to you from our loins and hearts!

In the first part of our Squad Goals series, Kelsey & Daniel get into some of their favorite comic book teams!

Is Cyclops a hypocrite for putting together X-Force?

Do The Outsiders need Batman?

And is Deadpool the most moral of them all?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Ok by Menagerie

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Episode 48: 80 Ways To B-Bad

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 23:48:58 GMT

It's the finale of our series! The ending our spookies! Would you come along and listen with me?

We dive into what makes a B-movie great, along with Yo Where Da Captions At?'s own Roscoe Tenkoya!

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Episode 47: 80 Ways To Slaughter A Movie

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:36:12 GMT

Part three of our Spooky Series!

We're joined by Garrett to talk about our favorite 80's Horror Comedies.

What separates a horror comedy from a B-Movie?

Is The Goonies problematic?

And how many time will we get off topic?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

2020 Code of The Streets by Ibe Hustles

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Episode 46: 80 Ways To Die!

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 01:07:18 GMT

Part two of our Spooktacular series!

We talk about our favorite slashers and the victims that make them great!

Do all the cool kids have to die?

Is Michelle secretly the killer?

And would Jason make a good boyfriend?

Tune in to hear our answers on this, and more!!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

D.P. by Menagerie

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Episode 45: 80 Ways To Kill A Monster

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 07:41:23 GMT

Part one of our Spooktacular Series!

In this episode we talk about our favorite 80's movie monsters, their origins, and how cute doesn't always mean safe.

Is Teen Wolf more man that monster?

Does The Stuff have sentience?

And why does Pinhead always look so damn good?

Join us as we dive into these questions and more!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Upstate by Hello, Mountain

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Episode 44: The Art of The Comeback

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:04:59 GMT

This week we take a break before spooky shit to discuss Deadpool 1 & 2!

Join us as we discuss one of our favorite anti-heroes, and what he does best.

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Freestyle rap by Kel4Sho

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Episode 43: One Uncanny Fox Franchise

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:26:47 GMT

This week we take a break from our series and talk about Fox's X-Men collection,

We are joined by Yo Where Da Captions At?'s very own Anthony Roscoe to talk about the many instalments in the X-Men movie franchise.

Does Professor X know that the outfits chafe?

How many Dark Phoenixes are too many?

And which mutants never saw the screen time they deserved?

Listen in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Determinate by Prefab Soul

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Episode 42: "Villains"

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 17:38:01 GMT

Part four of our Villains Series where we do our usual round up of "The Best of The worst."

Join us as we ask the big questions:

Who's more toxic, Mark Wahlberg or the plants trying to kill him?

Does a cosmic fart cloud make a passable Galactus?

And how do you make the Christian god the antagonist in his own movie?

These questions and more will be answered in this week's episode!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

That's Me by TMC!

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Episode 41: Bad Bots

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:12:34 GMT

What happens when a good bot goes bad? We talk about that exact thing in part three of our villain series!

This week we're joined by our very own Samantha Bates to discuss bad bots and why they aim to kill.

Is Ultron actually evil?

Do we stand a chance in the end?

And why do they always look so good?

Join us as we dive into these questions and more!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Bang Bang by TMC!

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Episode 40: Big Screen Baddies 2: Electric Boogaloo

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:29:12 GMT

Part two of our villains series! This week we are joined by long time friend, Rio Herrera, to discuss some of our favorite silver screen bad ones.

What makes an antagonist an antagonist?

Do we live in a society?

And who would succeed in a well thought out round two?

Tune in to find out!

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Luna by TMC!

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Episode 39: One Bad Day

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:00:27 GMT

The start of a new, yet familiar, series. We go full D. Quinzel and jump into just what it takes to be a villain!

Is one bad day all that it takes?

Can these fates be avoided?

And is the Monarch possibly the best villain of them all?

Tune in this week to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

By The Ocean by Liptruce

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Episode 38: Asian Imitations

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:42:31 GMT

In the finale of our East To West series we talk about the best of the worst when it comes to American adaptation.

Is something lost when doing a remake?

Should Goku ever be in high school?

And why the fuck was Matt Damon even in that movie?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Husk by Prefab Soul

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Episode 37: The Way of The Warrior

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 08:30:52 GMT

Part three of our East To West series.

This week we are joined by our guest host, Rice Cakes, to talk about the influence of Samurai and Ninja in Western culture.

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Krunch by Prefab Soul

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Episode 36: Kaiju! Terror From Beyond!

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 08:59:00 GMT

Part two of our East To West series!

We talk giant monsters, mech warriors, and the relationship between them!

Make sure that you check out all the great shows on our network.

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Dreamland Cruise by Prefab Soul

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Episode 35: American Kouhai

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 22:12:56 GMT

This week we start our new series, East To West. Join us as we talk about the different ways Japanese culture has influenced our own.

Is Hello Kitty still relevant?

Should Kaiju be locked up?

And which anime food would you eat first?

We also have a little promo for you on a new show =)

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Jettison by Prefab Soul

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Episode 34: When Gods Fall Short

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:13:54 GMT

All things come to an end, and so has our mythology series. In our finale we talk about some of the worst adaptations of these great myths and legends.

Who was the worst Hercules?

Is Xanadu a Night At The Museum situation?

And should the Percy Jackson reboot even happen?

Tune in for all the sexy details!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Black Hole Lullaby by Prefab Soul

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Episode 33: Comics

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 22:20:00 GMT

In part 3 of our mythology series we dive into the world of comics to talk about the influence of god and demons in the world of superheroes.

Are brains and intellect more powerful than godhood?

How many times do you need to see a god before you believe in them?

And will Zeus ever stop being a sleaze ball?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Interstellar Hopscotch by Prefab Soul

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Episode 32: Heroes & Villains

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:50:21 GMT

Part 2 of our mythology series! We take a look at some popular, and some less than popular, names in the world of gods and mortals to see what it is that defines you as a hero, or a villain,

Is Zeus good, of just manipulative?

Was Medusa evil, or just tired of nobody respecting her personal space?

And did Christianity wipe out out other pantheons?

Find out in this episode of the Escaping podcast!

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Rocket by Prefab Soul

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Episode 31: Gods & Witches

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:36:45 GMT

Part one of our mythology series! We get into the stories and pantheons that have had the biggest impats on us!

Join us as we talk about Greek mythology and Slavic folklore, and take you into the worlds that made the world!

Are all gods good?

How many babies is too many babies to eat?

And if your doll talks, should you keep that possessed item?

We talk about all of this and more this week on Escaping Podcast!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

When I Get To The Next Town I Don't Know If You Will Write Me A Letter by Dear Rabbit

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Episode 30: Where We Wanna Be

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:01:17 GMT

The final episode in our time-bending series!

In this finale we talk about our favorite future timelines, and what makes them so great!

Is being frozen the way to go?

How many future Power Ranger series do we need?

And if you had the chance, would you risk it?

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Cloud 9 by Young Pyramid

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Episode 29: Back To The Source

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:40:52 GMT

Part three of our time bending series, and it gets back to the roots of comic book lore.

This week we are joined by our good friend Cris to talk about the comics, and comic book characters that define time travel.

Is Bishop's quest valid?

Was Age of Ultron hot garbage?

And why does Beast never learn?

All these questions, and more, answered on this week's Escaping Podcast!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Breckenridge by Native Station

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Episode 28: Show Time

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 22:23:25 GMT

This week we continue our dive into the time stream and how many shows can pull off proper time travel stories.

We are joined by our good friend Joe to tackle the hard questions for you!

Who's the best Doctor?

How many trips to your past are too many?

And would you survive the prehistoric era? We sure wouldn't.

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Outdrizzle by Had I Known

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Episode 27: Fast Forward

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:45:17 GMT

Part one of our time travel series where we dive into some of our favorite movies, and how they handle the responsibility of time travel!

Is Hermione Granger the most responsible of us all?

Did Biff deserve the future he got?

And If you went back in time, would you change the future to suit your own needs?

Tune in to hear our takes on these and more questions!

This Episode is dedicated to Brian Eastin. Thank you for everything, rest easy, friend.

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Ghostly Steps by Had I Known.

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A Very Covid Comeback

Wed, 20 May 2020 17:00:11 GMT

Back from the grave and ready to put our mouth sounds into your pleasure holes once again!

In this catch em up episode we review what's been happening with each of us during this crazy pandemic, what's going on in the comic industry, and how we've been exposed to the truth of The Midnight Gospel!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

All The Time, Sometimes by Stale//Mate

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Bonus: Yo We Shamrocking Out!

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:05:11 GMT

Leprechauns, Lucky Coins, And Blind Superheroes! We have all that and more!

Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day in true Escaping form: A crossover episode!

Thanks for listening!

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Episode 26: Dynamic Divas of DC

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:14:36 GMT

This week we dive into the world of DC, talking about some of our favorite women on both sides of the moral coin.

Who would play Big Barda best on the big screen?

Is Raven just the DC version of Todoroki?

And how evil can someone be when they literally have "Goodness" in their name?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Not A Complicated Person by Down Time

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Episode 25: Magnificent Women of Marvel

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:19:45 GMT

Kicking off our Women's Month Series, we are joined by Leslie and Atty to discuss some of our favorite ladies in the Marvel Universe!

Would Emily Blunt have made a better Black Widow?

Does Spider-Gwen live up to the responsibility that her powers demand?

And is Daniel Pro-Mutant Registration?

Time in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Ghostly Steps by Had I Known

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Episode 24: Beyond Being Black REMIX

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 20:13:51 GMT

The final entry in our Black History Month series.

Today we talk about the influence of some amazing women of color!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

We Are Young by The Double And

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Episode 23: Beyond Being Black

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:43:39 GMT

Part three of our Black History Month series!

Today we discuss a few people of color that influenced us in our lives.

From a galaxy far, far away to butterflies in the sky, we take a look at some impressive folks!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

The Used Rag by The Short-T.E.R.M.

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Bonus: The Power(s) of Love

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 03:39:23 GMT

Podcasts collide, combine, and confuse with the premier of this special crossover episode!

Twice the fun, twice the laughs, and twice the lust!

Happy Valentine's Day, you hotties!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

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Episode 22: The Black & The Bold

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:26:23 GMT

Part 2 of our Black History Month series! We turn our attention to DC this week as Michelle makes her debut as our new co-host, filling the shoes left behind by TJ (that guy needs to remember to put his shoes back on after recording).

9:10 To hear Daniel talk about how truly boring Cyborg's solo comic was.

22:08 For the botched description of the 1980's classic Stir Crazy.

41:52 When we derail into an important conversation.

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Breckenridge by Native Station

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Episode 21: Black & Marvelous

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:17:52 GMT

Back from the grave with our fingers around your heart, we present you with part 1 of our Black History Month series.

12:48 to hear Kelsey talk about some notable interracial couples in the Marvel Universe.

20:07 To hear Daniel talk about Sam Wilson's struggle in his early days as Captain America.

43:01 To hear about Marvel's oldest (retcon) superhero of color.

Kame House Rules by Aquemini

Intro by Ryan Reyes

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The Blessing of Verditto: Chapter 4

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 19:49:24 GMT

The final chapter in our Mandalorian series!

How will it all end?

Who will be left standing?

And will Kelsey say something horribly offensive?

Tune in to our final entry in The Saga of Verditto to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

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The Betrayal of Verditto: Chapter 3

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:04:11 GMT

Episode 3 of our Mandalorian series

9:27 To hear TJ talk about Tatooine, and Tasheena discuss the beautiful simplicity of the series.

17:00 For why Daniel doesn't trust beautiful people.

56:30 to hear our predictions for the season finale.

Intro by Ryan Reyes

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The Ballad of Verditto: Chapter Two

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:56:31 GMT

Chapter two of our Mandalorian series!

Check out:

17:45 to hear Kelsey talk about green tiddy milk, and the birds and the bees.

36:17 to hear TJ compare Mando to John Wick

And 102:33 to hear us all fear for the life of our sweet, little, angel.

Thanks for listening!

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The Bounty of Verditto: Chapter One

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:49:02 GMT

Here's something to hold you over until our glorious return!

In this mini series we talk about the first two episodes, and our thoughts, theories, and hopes for this series. Join us as we venture to a galaxy far, far, away to get in the nitty gritty that is our new favorite show!

All hail Verdito!

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Episode 20: Our First Christmas

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 23:26:00 GMT

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we're here to spend it whispering our thoughts in your ear holes.

We spend the night talking about our favorite holiday traditions, movies, and foods.

Is Jingle All The Way an unofficial Iron Man origin story?

Can white people eat tortillas?

And do you really need to buy your mom Christmas shoes if she's basically dead?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by The Yeti

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Episode 19: Not The Nerf Herders You're Looking For

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 19:35:29 GMT

Not that long ago, in the exact same universe, four assholes came together to talk about the most convoluted saga since the bible!

What exactly is a parsec?

How many races can George Lucas appropriate in one movie?

And what can we expect from the final installment?

Listen to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Too In Between by Cyoti

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Return of The Special Bonus Mini Bite-Sized Episode

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 20:16:33 GMT

Happy Friday The 13th! This time around we are joined by Randy, Holly, and Roscoe to share some more scary stories, just for you!

We hope you enjoy it, and that your Friday The 13th is as creepy as the guy at your local pool.

Intro by Ryan Reyes

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Episode 18: If They Were Smart

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:07:02 GMT

This week Randy Fills in for TJ, and we are joined by Roscoe to talk about all the biggest problems in media, and how we would fix them.

Would another Superman movie fix the franchise?

Do we need more Matrix movies?

And how can they make the future something worth looking forward to?

We attempt to answer those questions in this episode "If They Were Smart"

Intro by Ryan Reyes

In Between by Glass Cases

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Episode 17: Only The End of The World(s)

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 19:33:20 GMT

You can't spell CRISIS without Escaping Podcast! Ok, maybe that not true, but why should that matter when the anti-matter comes a-calling!

Ryan Reyes joins us once again to talk about the upcoming TV event of the decade, as well as the comic source material, Crisis On Infinite Earths.

Do some universes deserve to die?

How many Crises are too many?

And is there a universe where the Snyder cut is actually good?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Homebound by Native Station

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Episode 16: Thankful

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:35:07 GMT

Tasheena joins us to talk about all the things we're thankful for in geekdom this year. It's been a mixed bag, but we take the time to look at some of our favorites!

We're so thankful for all of you, and the fact that we get to make our weird, little, show.

Intro by Ryan Reyes

And To Her I will Sing My Songs At Home by Dear Rabbit

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Episode 15: Long Live The Legion

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:00:10 GMT

The future is always uncertain, mysterious, and full of possibilities, but with The Legion of Superheroes around, you can always count on adventure!

This time around we are joined by Mig-El to discuss the greatest superhero team of the 31st century.

What impacts does the present have on the future?

Do you need to have your name on your suit?

And how many Supermen can Matter Eater Lad eat before getting sick?

Tune in to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Say You Want Me To by in/PLANES

Art by John Mesere

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Episode 14: Where Is My Super Suit?!

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 18:42:27 GMT

Time to jump back into the podcast water, wearing nothing but our smiles, protective eye wear, and our most convoluted, 90's, super suits.

Is it better to look good, or be functional?

How many pouches is too many pouches?

And how do you stop yourself from getting super swamp ass?

Those questions and more will be addressed in this episode!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Squares by Hello, Mountain

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Episode 13: Good Ol' Fashion Fright Nights

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:56:32 GMT

For our Halloween episode we are joined by John Mark to talk about some of our favorite frights, nights, and spooky delights.

Is candy corn an actual treat?

What does it take to be a sexy damn Freddy Krueger?

And what's scarier, psycho killers or gentrification?

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Halloween Freestyle by Kelsey Grier

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Episode 12: Extra Normal And Not Scary At All

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:35:47 GMT

Tasheena makes her podcast debut in this episode, joining us as we discuss the supernatural & horror elements in our favorite mediums.

Does it have to be spooky to be supernatural?

Can horror be more than just blood, beasts, and butts?

And most importantly... who's your 90's celebrity crush??

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Lost In The Mail by Colors And Static

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Episode 11: So Good At Being Bad

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:18:19 GMT

Ryan Reyes and T.J. join us once again to talk about the villains that we love to hate, and hate to love!

Is there any hope for Doom?

Is Apocalypse actually the good guy?

And can Kingdom Hearts ever TRULY be explained?

Tune in to this week's episode to find out!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Face You Know by Hello, Mountain

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Episode 10: The More Things Change

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:47:42 GMT

In this episode Daniel, Kelsey, and TJ talk about some of the big "world changing" events in comics, and how they affect their universes going forward.

Does death matter?

Is finding out Spidey's secret identity really that big of a deal?

And who cares if it's gonna be retconned in a few months?

We try to answer these burning questions!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Box In The Road by Briffaut

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Episode 9: Smells Like Teen Angst

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 17:41:11 GMT

In this episode we discuss the importance of teen super heroes, and their place in the hero community at large.

What does it take to be a hero? Do you need to follow in the footsteps of those that came before you, or can you find your own path and become the hero you were always meant to be?

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Carnival Rides by A Bad Night For A Hero

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Episode 8: I Love You 9000 Pt. 2

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:25:32 GMT

In this episode we dive back into the wonderful, crazy, always confusing world of anime & manga!

Our guests (CJ , TJ, and Roscoe) join us once again to discuss some of the best and worst adaptations when it comes to manga>anime, and anime>live action!

Intro Music by Ryan Reyes

Fuckboy Ft. Kavi

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Episode 7: I love You 9000 Pt. 1

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:54:27 GMT

This time around we are joined by Ross, CJ, and TJ to talk about our favorite anime and manga. Join us as we dive into what makes our heroes worth believing in, and more!

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Freestyle Rap by Keley =)

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Special Bonus Mini Bite Sized Episode

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 23:24:44 GMT

Happy Friday the 13th! We love it when we get a chance to share scary moments with you, so here are a few stories from Daniel, Kelsey, Gio, and TJ. Enjoy!

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Episode 6: Ordem E Progresso

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:35:35 GMT

In this episode we are joined by Clayton to talk about Brazil and the Amazon Rainforest. It's a serious and education ride, but we do our best to make the topics understandable, while sprinkling in our ridiculous brand.

Intro Theme: Ryan Reyes

Painter's Picture by Had I Known

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Episode 5: Journey Into Mystery

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 06:24:42 GMT

In this episode we're joined by John Mark to discuss our spotlight character of the month: Thor!

In this episode we talk about what it means to be worthy, the origin of Thor, the future of the franchise, and just how awful Willem Dafoe must have been as a child.

Loose Ships by Timmy Vilgiate

https://timmyvilgiate.bandcamp.com/

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Episode 4: Fantastic Voyage

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:47:38 GMT

This time around, Daniel and Kelsey are joined by Daniel Parks to discuss fantasy in comics. In this episode we go over elements from Modern Fantasy, Die, Curse Words, and I Hate Fairyland! Shit get's weird.

All The Time, Sometimes by Stale//Mate

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Episode 3: Snyder Cut

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 09:37:53 GMT

In this episode we're joined by Ryan Reyes, of the band Trinary, to discuss the DC Universe, and just how truly awful of a movie Green Lantern was.

Dead Lovers by A Bad Night For A Hero

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Episode 2: Waking Nightmare

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:36:22 GMT

In this episode Daniel and Kelsey are joined by guest TJ to discuss Powers of X #1 by Jonathan Hickman. Think Utopia is an option? Think again!

Sciencecells by Trinary

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Episode 1: What Dreams May Come

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:20:17 GMT

Episode 1 of the all new Escaping podcast! In this episode Daniel, Kelsey, and Gio discuss the latest entry in the X-men universe, Jonathan Hickman's House of X #1

Thanks to Escape Velocity Comics for allowing us to record in their store.

Intro by Ryan Reyes

Capitol State of Mind by Javi Paz

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