Superhero Politics Podcast
Welcome to the Superhero Politics Podcast, where we delve into the fascinating intersection of politics and superheroes! Join us as we explore the parallel worlds of caped crusaders and the corridors of power, dissecting how our favorite superheroes and their stories mirror real-world political dilemmas.
From the ethical implications of vigilante justice to the politics of government oversight, we navigate the thrilling landscapes of comic book universes to uncover the profound social commentary lurking beneath the spandex. Whether you're a political junkie or a superhero aficionado, this podcast is your passport to an exhilarating journey where superheroes and politics collide!
Episodes
25 episodes
Back like the Phoenix
Ever wondered how comics mirror the complexities of our political landscape? Join me, Michael Holmes, as I return to the Superhero Politics Podcast after a year of life-changing transitions that kept me away but also reshaped my perspectives. F...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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18:31
"Black Canary Cry: Amplifying Black Women's Voices in Comics and Anime Cosplay"
Are you ready to hear from a comic book enthusiast who's been on the front lines of conventions and cosplay? Our intriguing guest peels back the pages of her life-long love for comics, anime, and cosplay - a journey that started with her family...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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33:31
Superhero Politics Podcast: Live From Galaxycon!
Have you ever contemplated the power of comics? How they've been used throughout centuries to narrate potent political messages, shape societal beliefs, and even question the norm? We bring you an episode that will make you see comics in a diff...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:11:45
America's Flashpoint Paradox: The Flash and SCOTUS rewrite history.
Ever wondered what a superhero movie could teach us about real-world politics? Strap in, because we're venturing into an intriguing intersection of pop culture and politics, with DC's The Flash as our cinematic pivot point. This episode will un...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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38:58
Truth, Justice, and the Power of Representation: The Superhero Paradox
Have you ever considered the connection between superhero politics and real-world power dynamics? Join us for a captivating conversation with comic book enthusiast and political science major, Joshua Drumming, as we unravel the politics of supe...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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38:39
Behind the Mask
In this episode, we address mental health and the phenomenon of masks in the superhero and political arenas. Our guests are Dr. Nannette Funderburk and her husband and partner Minister Keith Funderburk. They are the owners and practitioners of ...
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40:36
Bonus Issue: Fan emails/BHM Series Preview
Happy Black History Month and Happy Super Bowl Sunday. In this bonus episode we will respond to some of your emails (I love that btw..keep em coming!) and give you a preview of our Black History Series that starts next week. I am s...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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38:59
Under the Gunn
Happy New Year! We're glad to be back and can't wait to get started. In this episode we will be discussing vision. Not Wanda's Vision, or Superman's vision, but James Gunn's vision for the DCEU. It looks a mess right now, and maybe he'll have t...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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52:30
What's God to a Non Believer?
The Gods must be crazy! Join us as we take on the Gods themselves. Today we are discussing Thor: Love and Thunder and specifically Gorr the God Butcher. We'll try to understand the understandable and delve into the role that religion plays in b...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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48:01
Superhero Politics: Resurrection
Just like Jean Grey, you can't keep a hero down for long. We're back from a long hiatus bringing you new episodes of the most creative podcast around. This episode is a thank you to all who emailed and downloaded while I was away. You guys trul...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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12:08
Justice or Just-Us?
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. -Martin Luther King Jr. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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42:49
What If: Vol 1...What if Reagan Didn't Survive Assassination?
Have you ever wondered how the world would have changed if one event went the other way? If an invention would have just remained the fervent dream of the inventor, or a violent insurrection would have succeeded in overturning an election. In t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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49:27
Keeping it Loki...
God of Mischief, Prince of Lies, God of Stories...all variant names for Loki Odinson/Laufeyson. The Asgardian Trickster Loki. Most known as a pain in his brother Thor's ass, Loki has always been a powerful being in his own right. Now as...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:45
Reality Stoned
The role of reality warpers in comics has been as heroes and villains'. Beings with the power to bend the very cosmos to their will are a constant threat to all we know. While those that seek to bend reality in the real world wield microphon...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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41:07
Superhero Politics Vol. 2
Season 2 is right around the corner and we cant wait to rejoin the battle!
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Season 2
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0:38
Finale!!!!
The season one finale is here! It's been an awesome first season and I looking forward to a short break before coming back more powerful than ever for season two. We cover alot this episode, so here is the run down. Chapter 1: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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49:34
Waiting for Superman
Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a black dude? Superman is the worlds greatest superhero and has been for 75 years. Now as the world of comic book authors, artists and producers becomes as diverse and reflective of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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49:09
I said SHAZAM-A not SHAZAM-er!
There are few words in comic books that evoke the level of power that SHAZAM does. Imagine being able to say a single word and transform a life r empower and depower others. While SHAZAM bestows Billy Batson the power of a pantheon of Gods, the...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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50:43
Endgame......?
The final blow has been struck and the villain falls.. But is the battle truly over? The one thing that comics teaches us that no hero or villain is ever really gone. Politics loves a comeback story and while republicans treat to recoup their l...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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40:27
Master of Puppets....Enter the McConnell who Laughs
You've been battling who you thought was the villain only for it to be revealed that they were just a pawn in the puppet masters scheme! Join us in this episode as we reveal who the true villain of the Trump era is. His Machiavellian machinatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:56
2 Santa Clause is Coming to Town...
Santa the Man, the Myth, the Mutant? It's Christmas and our favorite jolly old elf is at the center of this episode. He has wielded the Infinity Gauntlet and given coal to Darkseid, but did you know that he was the basis of a political strategy...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:58
Xsposed and Xcluded
Even though the world hates and fears them for their mutant abilities, the XMen risk their lives for the good of mankind. Black people can feel their pain. We have voluntarily died in wars for this country, endured slavery and segregation and a...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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45:01
Wonder Women of Politics..
Wonder Woman, Storm, Zatanna, Emma Frost are some of the most formidable characters in all of comicdom. Often they are juxtaposed next to less powerful male heroes and burdened with ridiculous limits on their abilities. The same could be ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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40:33