The Protagonist Podcast
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#018: Special: Marvel Cinematic Universe Draft “We are all risk averse.”
It’s a special draft episode! This week, Todd, Joe, and special guest Todd Petersen try to draft the best teams of heroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They’re each allowed five picks, and their philosophies could not have been more … Continue reading →
#017: Sir Percy Blakeney in The Scarlet Pimpernel (Film 1982) “Sink me!”
This week Joe and Todd are joined by BYU librarian Kjerste Christensen to discuss one of the earliest proto-superheroes (one near and dear to our hearts), Sir Percy Blakeney, from the 1982 film version of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Show Notes … Continue reading →
#016: Superman/Clark Kent in All Star Superman (Comic 2005-08) “Last hope.”
This week, Joe and Todd talk about Clark Kent/Superman in All-Star Superman (well, most of it, they run through the Bizarro issues pretty quickly). The mini-series by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely was an instantly classic take on an iconic … Continue reading →
#015: Richard Castle in “The Wrong Stuff” Season 07 Episode 16 of Castle (TV 2015)“Best case ever!”
This week, Todd and Joe are joined by Angela Vidergar to discuss Richard Castle, the titular character of the TV series Castle. How do you balance such an exuberantly immature character with a serious subject like murder, even if the … Continue reading →
#014: Nobody Owens in The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (Novel 2008) “All of my best friends are dead.”
This week, Joe and Todd talk about Nobody Owens from Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book, a delightful children’s novel that opens with the murder of Nobody’s family. Despite what that sentence makes you think, it is great and you should tell all children … Continue reading →
#013: Sean Thornton and Mary Kate Danaher in The Quiet Man (Film 1952) “No patty-fingers if ya please.”
This week, Joe and Todd discuss TWO great characters because they couldn’t find a way to separate Sean Thornton and Mary Kate Danaher in The Quiet Man, a classic film directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne and Maureen … Continue reading →
#012: Lieam in Mouse Guard by David Petersen (Comic 2007) “It matters not what you fight but what you fight for.”
This week, Todd and Joe discuss Lieam from the comic book series Mouse Guard. But wait, there’s more! Special guest: David Petersen, the creator of Mouse Guard, joins us. Show Notes Mouse Guard : Fall 1152 on Amazon.com mouseguard.net David … Continue reading →
#011: Listener Feedback “Even Superman puts his tights on one leg at a time.”
Our super professional setup 🙂 This week Todd and Joe take a break from great characters in great stories and respond to listener mail. Thanks for your feedback. ¡Help support us on Patreon!
#010: Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV 1992) “We are Hugh.”
This week, Todd and Joe boldly go where no one has gone before (except many, many Trekkies) as they discuss Geordi LaForge in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “I, Borg.” Support us on Patreon Show Notes I, Borg … Continue reading →
#009: Esperanza Cordero in The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (Novel 1984) “In English my name means hope.”
In the ninth episode of The Protagonist Podcast, Todd and Joe tackle a classic of Latina literature as they discuss Esperanza Cordero from 1984’s The House on Mango Street, written by Sandra Cisneros. Show Notes The House on Mango Street on … Continue reading →
#008: Rapunzel in Tangled (Film 2010) “Her hair glows. I didn’t see that coming.”
In an episode nearly as long as the film itself, Joseph and Todd discuss Rapunzel in the 2010 Disney Classic Tangled. Topics of discussion include the emotional effects of living your life locked in a tower, the actual length of … Continue reading →
#007: Special: Valentine’s Day Draft: Great Characters in Great Love Stories “I’m so ashamed that I even care about this!”
In this episode Todd and Joe set aside discussion of one great character in a great story and instead participate in their first Incomparable-inspired draft — each picking their fantasy team of great characters in great love stories. Show notes The … Continue reading →
#006: Thanos in Infinity Gauntlet (Comic 1991) “You address omnipotence.”
This week Joseph and Todd talk about the great purple super-villain Thanos from the classic 1991 Marvel comic Infinity Gauntlet written by Jim Starlin and penciled by George Pérez and Ron Lim. Show Notes Infinity Gauntlet on Amazon.com Thanos on … Continue reading →
#005: Mary Richards in “Chuckles Bites the Dust” from The Mary Tyler Moore Show (TV 1975) “A little Song, a little dance, a little seltzer down your pants.”
Todd and Joe discuss the role of Mary Richards in the hilarious episode “Chuckles Bites the Dust,” episode 07 of Season 06 of The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Show Notes: The Mary Tyler Moore Show: Season 6 on Amazon.com “Chuckles … Continue reading →
#004: Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (Novel 1937) “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.”
In this episode Joe and Todd talk about Bilbo Baggins in the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Show Notes The Hobbit; or, There and Back Again on Amazon.com “Blink” (Dr. Who) on Wikipedia The Hobbit on Wikipedia Bilbo … Continue reading →
#003: Rick Blaine in Casablanca (Film 1942) “Of all the gin joints …”
In this episode, Todd and Joe discuss Rick Blaine, as played by the immortal Humphrey Bogart, in the 1942 classic, Casablanca. Casablanca (1942) / The African Queen (1951) [Blu-ray] at Amazon Casablanca on Amazon Instant Video Casablanca [DVD] at Amazon.com … Continue reading →
#002: Kitty Pryde in The Astonishing X-Men v 1-4 “Astonished. Ms. Pryde.”
In this episode Todd and Joe discuss one of the great X-Men of all time, Kitty Pryde, in Astonishing X-Men v 1-4 written by geek demi-god Joss Whedon and drawn by John Cassaday. Astonishing X-Men By Joss Whedon & John … Continue reading →
#001: President Jed Bartlet in “Two Cathedrals” from The West Wing “Watch This …”
This week, Joe and Todd discuss President Jed Bartlet in “Two Cathedrals,” Season 02 Episode 22 of The West Wing. Show Notes & Links Alejandro Jodorowsky on IMDB.com “Josiah Bartlet” on Wikipedia “Two Cathedrals” on Wikipedia “Two Cathedrals” on IMDB.com … Continue reading →