Beyond the Sex Lives of Gladiators
Originally Aired: 11/22/24 – We review Gladiator II. We talk with writer Diana McCallum of Sex Lives of Superheroes and also with actor Lisa Berry of Beyond Black Beauty. Show Notes: We talk with friend of the show, writer and comedian Diana McCallum! Diana’s new book, Sex Lives of Superheroes, is available wherever you buy books. She talks about the book and more! Diana McCallum is a writer, podcaster, internet comedian, and co-creator of The From Superheroes Network. She co-writes the internet-famous webcomic, Texts From Superheroes and is the author of Sex Lives of Superheroes, coming in 2024 from Smart Pop Books. Basically, she knows a lot about superheroes and wants to talk about them all the time. Thankfully she also co-hosts the Talk From Superheroes Podcast, which has been nominated for 10 Canadian Podcast Awards. She is also the co-creator of the From Superheroes Network, a nerdy comedy network with over half a million followers that includes original comics, podcasts, articles, videos and more (not much more, but some more!) Our review of Gladiator II starring Connie Nielsen, Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington. Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people. We also play our interview with actor Lisa Berry. Lisa’s latest role is as Yvonne Parish on the Amazon Prime series Beyond Black Beauty. Lisa chats with the guys about the show and more. Lisa Berry is a dedicated actress with classical training and has had the honour of performing a diverse range of roles, from the immortal works of Shakespeare to the captivating narratives of Suzanne-Lori Parks. Throughout her career, Lisa has enjoyed working with esteemed repertory theatre companies across North America, where she has honed her craft. Among her notable appearances, she has had the privilege of portraying “Billie” (also known as “Death”) in the beloved sci-fi/fantasy series, Supernatural. Her performances as “Cleophas Garroway” in Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments, “Nellie Bullock” in Bad Blood, and “Natashia” in Workin’ Moms have also allowed her to connect with a wider audience. Lisa’s participation in the well-received horror anthology, Slasher further showcases her versatility as an actress. It was a great show! Geek Hard Patreon: Plus, unedited episodes of Geek Hard Presents Extra Hard and older episodes of this show are available exclusively for our Patreon supporters! If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD! Production Credits: Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 StudioHosts/Producers – Andrew Young & James Green Music Credits: Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman“Houston” by Morley and the L...
