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The Rantcor Pit #71 - When Lucas Got Hammered

If you like "The Star Wars" and you like England's Hammer Horror films, then you are about to hear the episode of The Rantcor Pit you have been waiting for right now!

Cole "JediCole" Houston and Eddie Medina are back with the latest episode of the Star Wars show that tackles the subject matter missed by most.  This time they are joined by Hammer Horror enthusast and Grand Moff Tarkin maven Eric Shirey!  

In celebratoion of the birtdhays of two iconic Star Wars actors, The Rantcor Pit delves into the careers and Star Wars appearances of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.

Hey Kids, Comics! #270 - Rogue-ish I's II: Tangled Web Part Four: Animal Kingdom

There's just one more issue before the big reveal of HKC!'s top Spider-Man villain!

For now Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston welcome you to the jungle that is a large part of the Spidey foe pantheon.  From obvious major players like the Lizard and Rhino to lesser known baddies such as Kangaroo or the Slug, numerous are the characters that have gone up against Ol' Web Head who's sobriquet has its origins in the natural world.

Join the guys and their special guest, The Rantcor Pit's Eddie Medina as they look at villians from Beetle to Vulture!

Hey Kids, Comics! #269 - Rogue-ish I's II: Tangled Web Part 3: Well Armed

Welcome at last to the middle chapter of Rogue-ish I's II:  Tangled Web.  This arc has esplored some of the top Spider-Man foes, their inspiration and history, their origins and motivations, and anything else that comes to mind.  Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston are joined, under duress, by The Rantcor Pit Live's own inter, Stephen Fett.  Get ready for a tripple armload of Spidey villain conversation with this issues's look at Doctor Octopus!

Hey Kids, Comics! #268 - Rogue-ish I's II: Tangled Web - Part 2: Thinking Outside the Sandbox

Rouge-ish I's II continues as your hosts Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston delve into the nitty gritty of one of Spider-Man's most underrated villains - Sandman.  Joining them this week is comic afficionado Weldon Adams who brings a unique prespective to this Marvel Comics heavy hitter.  From the days of Lee and Ditko to his cinematic incarnation, the villain with a handful (or sandful?) of alieses takes center stage.

The Rantcor Pit #70 - Solo Career

We discuss the highly anticipated Solo movie and the troubled first five months of production.

Hey Kids, Comics! #267 - Rogue-ish I's II: Tangled Web- Part 1: Goblin Up

Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston are proud to announce the next big story arc for HKC!, Rogue-ish I's II:  Tangle Web!

Kicking off this exploration of some of Spider-Man's greatest villains, the most famous of the bunch is showcased.  What are the origins of Green Goblin beyond what is seen on the printed page?  What inspired Lee and Ditko in his creation?  What motivates this murderous madman to take up the mantle of a creature of folklore and take to the skys one one of the least aerodynamic vehicles in comics?

Well you will just have to join the boys and their special guest PJ Dunn (aka Vegabomber) as the get all green, purple, and scaly with a side of pumpkin bombs!

Hey Kids,Comics! Quarterly #1 - Podcast's Finest

Welcome HKC! fans to an amazing new venture, Hey Kids, Comics! Quarterly!

That's right!  Four times a year now your intrepid hosts will embark on a topic or special so huge, so rich with possibiliites that it cannot be contained in a single issue of the show (or is not big enough for an arc). 

This quarter Andrew and Cole are joined by DaNae and Aaron of Wonder Twin Powers Activate Show to talk about the rich ten-year history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!  Meed;ess tp sau. tjere os a ;pt tp cpver and not nearly enough time to explore so vast a topic, but damn if they don't try!

Hey Kids, Comics! #266 - Legends in Their Own Toys

Greetings everyone!  Especially fans of Marvel Legends from Toy Biz to Hasbro!

Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston, your hosts and long-time Legends collectors are back in the toy box this week to discuss a line of action figures that began 16 years ago - Marvel Legends.  They are joined by late-comer to the party, The Rantcor Pit's own Eddie Medina!

Hey Kids, Comics! #265 - Cat Like Part Two: Nine is Not Enough

Cat Like continues with an exploration of the felonous feline sometimes villain sometimes hero of Gotham City!

Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston take you into the 70s through the  present, discovering the ever-evolving "lives" of Selena Kyle and her famous alter-ego.

Hey Kids, Comics! #264 - Cat Like Part One: Smart as a Whip

Selina Kyle.

The name is synonymous wiht Catwoman.

One of Batman's most famous and popular foes, she has also been a key love interest in the life of Bruce Wayne.  With just shy of 80 years behind her, she continues to compel writers and artists at DC Comics as a true cultural icon.  Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston explore this phenomenon as they take a look at the lives and times of Catwoman.