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  1. FEB 9

    Tales of TLP: the Supergirl Saga

    For the seventeenth Tales of the Legion Project, we discuss “The Supergirl Saga” from Superman 21, Adventures of Superman 444, and Superman 22 by John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, John Beatty, Dennis Janke and company. (2:21:07)   TIMESTAMPS: (00:28) Preamble, background info, and general thoughts (31:30) Part 1: Superman 21 discussion (59:50) Part 2: Adventures of Superman 444 discussion (1:30:49) Part 3: Superman 22 discussion (2:13:15) Final thoughts (2:18:29) Wrap up and outro   MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO: “Main Title” by Jerry Goldsmith from Supergirl (1984) original motion picture soundtrack   longboxreview@gmail.com peter@thedailyrios.com     The post Tales of TLP: the Supergirl Saga first appeared on The Daily Rios.

    2h 21m

  2. 12/25/2025

    The Legion Project 50: Life and Death and the End of Time

    The Legion Project podcast returns with a giant sized celebration for Episode 50! We kick things off with our first-ever face to face chat on our anniversary, current Legion news and more. And then we return to form to discuss “Life and Death and the End of Time” from Legion of Super-Heroes issue 50, a tale of death, destruction, and a surprising rebirth in the ultimate showdown with the Time Trapper! (4:08:23)   TIMESTAMPS: (00:48) Preamble and anniversary talk (07:08) Legion of Super-Heroes appearances in current Superman issues and Legion news (23:25) Celebrating the early episodes of The Legion Project (46:06) The Legion Project Trivia and reflecting on the Legion in general (1:11:34) Preamble Wrap-Up (1:15:13) Interlude (1:23:47) Legion of Super-Heroes 50 synopsis, general thoughts and cover discussion (1:49:26) Main discussion (3:14:23) Feedback from listeners and letter column reactions to issue 50 (3:25:30) Who’s Who Update ’88 issue 2 entries on Mordru, Lords of Order and Chaos, and Manhunter; also, Who’s Who in the LSH 5 entries on Phantom Girl, Proty II, and the Science Police. (3:51:33) Outro and Wrap-Up   VIDEO: The entire Preamble portion is available to watch on YouTube: youtu.be/ievLQgbDXY4?si=SAipnocTUKFd4C_P INTRO THEME: “Lost City” by RhoMusic twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos   longboxreview@gmail.com peter@thedailyrios.com     The post The Legion Project 50: Life and Death and the End of Time first appeared on The Daily Rios.

    4h 8m

  3. 12/04/2025

    TDR 658: Digest 08.17.25

    The Daily Rios Digest for August 17th, 2025: The Secret Origin of OHOTMU. Celebrating 50 years of Jaws. Completing the breakdown of the Hall of Justice mural in Superman. And more! (50:21)   TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (10:21) Timeline Tuesday: 50 years ago: August 1975 (21:01) Jim Shooter’s Secret Origin of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (27:01) Breakdown: part 2 of the Hall of Justice mural in Superman (45:27) A follow-up to CGS episode 2025   PROMO: The Long Live the Legion Podcast longlivethelegion2025.podbean.com LINK: Jim Shooter jimshooter.com   peter@thedailyrios.com     The post TDR 658: Digest 08.17.25 first appeared on The Daily Rios.

    50 min

  4. 11/14/2025

    TDR 657: Digest 08.10.25

    The Daily Rios Digest for August 10th, 2025: A review of Knight Terrors. A breakdown of the Hall of Justice mural in Superman. Celebrating ten years of Hamilton. And more! (1:02:18)   TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Breakdown: the Hall of Justice mural in Superman (25:45) Timeline Tuesday: 75 years ago: August 1950 (33:37) R’view: Knight Terrors (45:42) Theatre Thursday: 10th Anniversary of Hamilton (55:37) Feedback Friday   PROMO: Longbox Review longboxreview.com LINK: Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia www.aithpodcast.com   peter@thedailyrios.com     The post TDR 657: Digest 08.10.25 first appeared on The Daily Rios.

    1h 2m

  5. 10/08/2025

    TDR 656: Digest 08.03.25

    The Daily Rios Digest for August 3rd, 2025: TV Talk on The Bear! A Focus on the Fantastic Four! The 40th Anniversary of “the Final Fate of the Flash”! And more! (50:58)   TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Movie Monday: A Focus on the Fantastic Four (22:18) TV Tuesday: The Bear (31:26) Wednesday Night Fever: July 2025 (39:23) Feedback (44:01) Crisis Corner: 40th Anniversary of Crisis on Infinite Earths issue 8   LINK: DC All Stars podcast thedailyrios.com/tag/dc-all-stars     The post TDR 656: Digest 08.03.25 first appeared on The Daily Rios.

    51 min

  6. 08/07/2025

    TDR 655: Digest 07.27.25

    The Daily Rios Digest for July 27th, 2025: A review of the Marvels Project. Top 5 Scariest Ozzy Osbourne Album Covers. Celebrating 50 years of A Chorus Line. And more! (38:50)   TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Hershey Comic Con haul (11:01) In Memoriam: Ozzy Osbourne (15:47) R’view: the Marvels Project (22:53) Theatre Thursday: 50th Anniversary of A Chorus Line (30:26) Feedback Friday   PROMO: X-Men Unraveled xmenunraveled.wordpress.com   peter@thedailyrios.com       The post TDR 655: Digest 07.27.25 first appeared on The Daily Rios.

    39 min

  7. 07/27/2025

    TDR 654: Digest 07.20.25

    The Daily Rios Digest for July 20th, 2025: A doctor visit. A new podcast idea. Breaking down the Scott Koblish “Foes” cover to Superman Hero for All Treasury. And more! (39:17) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Sugar Daddy (09:06) DC Comics: the Road to 100 Years (20:13) Breakdown: Superman Treasury Foes cover by Scott Koblish (30:14) Six Degrees of David Corenswet (34:02) Wrap-Up LINK: X-Men Unraveled podcast xmenunraveled.wordpress.com PROMO: Mike’s Comic Shop Roadshow podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mikes-comic-shop-roadshow/id1662011650   peter@thedailyrios.com     The post TDR 654: Digest 07.20.25 first appeared on The Daily Rios.

    39 min

  8. 07/17/2025

    TDR 653: Digest 07.13.25

    The Daily Rios Digest for July 13th, 2025: A podcast affirmation. Breaking down the Scott Koblish cover to Superman Hero for All Treasury. Squid Game season 3. And more! (38:31)   TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Monday Musings: A Podcast Affirmation… (01:46) Playing Catch Up (10:22) Breakdown: Superman Treasury Friends cover by Scott Koblish (23:13) TV Talk: Squid Game season 3 (27:55) Year 14 Begins!   LINK: Longbox Review Podcast longboxreview.com   peter@thedailyrios.com       The post TDR 653: Digest 07.13.25 first appeared on The Daily Rios.

    39 min
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Philly livin’. Theatre doin’. Comics readin’. University professin’.

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  • Creator
    Peter Rios
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    759
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    The Daily Rios