Superhero Sampler

Elliot and Samantha
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An examination of the highs and lows of superhero television.

  1. 02/21/2019

    Batman (1966)

    Elliot and Samantha watch "Surf's Up! Joker's Under!" from BATMAN! When the Clown Prince of Crime hatches a dastardly plot to win a surfing contest, it's up to the Bright Knight and the Boy Wonder to hang ten! Does Gotham City look better with bright primary colors, or should this series get replaced on Nick at Nite? Listen to find out!

    40 min

  2. 11/11/2016

    Mighty Mouse (1947)

    Elliot and Samantha watch "Lazy Little Beaver" from MIGHTY MOUSE! When a Big Bad Wolf aims to turn a semiaquatic rodent into a patch for his fur coat, it's up to a super-powered Mickey Mouse to huff and puff and blow the wolf's plan down! Does this squeaker earn his place in the Halls of Justice, or should his ancient cartoons rot in a studio vault? Listen to find out!

    21 min

  3. 11/04/2016

    Wonder Woman (1975)

    Elliot and Samantha watch "Knockout" from WONDER WOMAN! When a generically-handsome '70s TV actor is kidnapped by the leader of a vague movement, it's up to DC's Avenging Amazon to spin in a circle and put her hands on her hips! Does Lynda Carter completely overshadow the newly-chosen Gal Gadot, or will director Patty Jenkins and crew have nothing to worry about? Listen to find out!

    22 min

  4. 10/28/2016

    Road Rovers (1996)

    Elliot and Samantha watch "A Hair of the Dog That Bit You" from ROAD ROVERS! When the Werewolves of London are howling around your kitchen door, it's up to a horde of heroic humanoid hounds to prove that they're not Team Jacob! Is this the undiscovered gem of the Kids' WB archives, or should this series be smacked on the snout with a rolled-up newspaper? Listen to find out!

    21 min

  5. 10/21/2016

    Krypto the Superdog (2005)

    Elliot and Samantha watch "The Dark Hound Strikes" from KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG! When the Joker's pet hyenas are causing mischief, it's up to the Last Dog of Krypton and the Canine Crusader to take a bite out of crime! Should Warner Bros. abandon Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck in favor of two pound puppies, or should the cinematic Legion of Super-Pets remain an irrational fever dream? Listen to find out!

    19 min

  6. 10/14/2016

    Space Ghost (1966)

    Elliot and Samantha watch "The Lure" from SPACE GHOST! When a plucky teen sidekick is sidekidnapped by an alien dog-man, it's up to an Adult Swim talk show host to guard the galaxy! Is modern-day animation outdone by this '60s throwback, or should Space Ghost stick to the Boomerang solar system? Listen to find out!

    23 min

  7. 10/07/2016

    Jessica Jones (2015)

    Elliot and Samantha watch "AKA It's Called Whiskey" from JESSICA JONES! When a former Doctor Who is mind-controlling his way through the city, it's up to the former B---- in Apartment 23 to spend a season bringing him to justice! Is this ALIAS adaptation the strongest link in the Defenders chain, or is the streaming sophomore slump in full effect? Listen to find out!

    48 min

  8. 09/30/2016

    Centurions (1986)

    Elliot and Samantha watch "The Chameleon's Sting" from CENTURIONS! When a mad scientist mutates into a Cobraman with shapeshifting abilities, it's up to an interchangeable trio of hunks to save the century! Is this one-season-wonder the Transformers of an alternate universe, or does it belong on a K-Mart toy shelf with the Go-Bots? Listen to find out!

    24 min
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An examination of the highs and lows of superhero television.

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  • Creator
    Elliot and Samantha
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2019
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Superhero Sampler