Episodes
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Superman: For All Seasons (1998) (Panel By Panel Review)
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
The Superman series continues as Caleb and Isaac finally jump into the first of the Superman comics they're covering, discussing Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's seminal 1998 offering, Superman: For All Seasons. Going through it panel by panel, your hosts take a deep dive into this classic book.
This episode was recorded on Dec. 19th, 2022.
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Monday Feb 06, 2023
Superman: Doomsday (2007) Commentary
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
The Superman Retrospective continues as Caleb and Isaac venture into the first feature from the DC Universe Animated Original Movies catalog (talk about a clunky title). So sit back and listen in as they watch and discuss Superman: Doomsday! What will your hosts think of this somewhat divisive entry? Find out now!
This episode was recorded on Aug. 15th, 2022.
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Monday Jan 09, 2023
Superman: Brainac Attacks (2006) Commentary
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
After another extended hiatus, we finally arrive at Isaac and Caleb's first foray into the next section of our Superman Retrospective, this time focusing our eyes on one the many direct to video animated features starring The Man of Steel. Coming out one year before the official start of the DCAU, how does Superman: Brainac Attacks stack up 16 years later? Find out in this newest issue of The Novice Elitists Presents: BrainAmaniacs.
This episode was recorded on July 18th, 2022.
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Friday Aug 12, 2022
Superman: TAS: ”Little Girl Lost” (1998) Commentary
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
The Superman Retrospective continues with Caleb and Isaac following up on their semi-recent review of Apokolips Now, with Little Girl Lost! Not only is this the finale to season two of Superman: The Animated Series, but it's also the final episode of the TV section of our retrospective. So get your copy of the episode set up and join us as we dive into our next adventure with The Man of Steel.
This episode was recorded on June 25th, 2022.
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Friday Jul 01, 2022
Superman: ”Apokolips...Now” (1998) Commentary
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
The Superman Retrospective returns with yet another look at Bruce Timm's 1996 animated series starring the Man of Steel. This time their turning their eyes to the penultimate episode of Season 2, with yet another of Jason's suggested picks. Will the boys enjoy an Apokolips...Now? Only one way to find out...▶️
This episode was recorded on Apr. 25th, 2022.
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Friday Apr 22, 2022
Superman: ”Speed Demons” (1997) Commentary
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
After another long delay, the TNE boys return to their DC retrospective, this time taking a brief stop back in Superman: The Animated Series. We're still wearing our Red and Blue Pjs, as we continue with some of the animated tv adventures of the Man of Steel, this time being joined by everybody's favorite speedster, The Flash! So lace up your runners, and secure some bug repelling glasses as we try to keep up with our buds.
This episode was recorded on Feb. 7th, 2022.
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Monday Feb 21, 2022
Superman: ’The Last Son of Krypton’ [Part 1 - 3] (1997)
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
After an extended delay, Caleb and Isaac return to their Superman retrospective by covering the last of the Pilotsville section of the journey, this time reviewing The Last Son of Krypton, the three-part serial that kicked off Superman: The Animated Series. Now we know this one isn't technically a pilot, but hey close enough. How does this one hold up when compared against the other three Superman pilots we've done? Find out now!
And thanks again to friend of the show Jason, for his help in putting together the selection for these next few Superman shows. And stay tuned folks! We've still got four more stories to cover from this show before we get to the animated movies!
This commentary was recorded on Dec. 27th, 2021.
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Monday Dec 13, 2021
Supergirl: ”Pilot” (2015) Commentary
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
The boys from the NE have once again hopped on the Pilotsville Train, and yet again Jason has come aboard to talk about yet another CW superhero show. But instead of continuing our Superman retrospective, this time we're taking a slight side step and take a look at the adventures of Supergirl, over in the 2015 pilot for the recently finished series.
This episode was recorded on Nov. 20th, 2021.
Email us at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader
You can find Jason over on the BizzleCast on soundcloud (BizzleCast | Bizzle Cast | Free Listening on SoundCloud), as well as through his twitter: @Jimbo19934
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993 Pilot) Commentary
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
After three weeks in a row of kicking off brand new retrospectives, we step back into a well woven path with another entry in our Superman retrospective! The Pilotsville express has brought us to yet another stop along the way, and this one has finally landed us in the infamous home of our Red and Blue hero, Metropolis!
So join us as we follow up our recent look at the origin years of the man of steel, by turning our eyes to an older take for the character in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.
This episode was recorded on Nov. 16th, 2021.
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And if you're interested in the Geekvolution commentary for this episode, here is a link to check out their show:
https://youtu.be/ALaTrRz_00E
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Smallville: ”Pilot” (2001) Commentary
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
The Novice Elitists boys continue their Superman retrospective, this time taking a look at a another version of the Man of Steel's origins. Smallville finally has its chance in the TNE spotlight, and Jason has joined us once again for another trip to Pilotsville! How does the pilot stack up 20 years (almost to the day) since it was first broadcast? Find out now!
This episode was recorded on Sept. 11th, 2021.
Email us at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader
You can find Jason over on the BizzleCast on soundcloud (BizzleCast | Bizzle Cast | Free Listening on SoundCloud), as well as through his twitter: @Jimbo19934