'Fantastic Four' Lays the Foundation for the MCU's Future
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On a new Hard NOC Life, Keith and Dominic reminisce about Comic-Cons past before diving into the Peacemaker season 2 trailer and other San Diego tidbits. Then, they debate whether The Fantastic Four: First Steps did a better job than Superman in resurrecting their respective superhero franchise. Spoiler: there is disagreement! comics-inspired pop music group happens and ! This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on ! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this....
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'Superman' Takes Us Home
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Hard NOC Life is back — and so is Superman. In our return episode, Keith and Dominic dive deep into the latest take on the Man of Steel: How does he stack up against previous Superman incarnations? Is James Gunn’s DCU off to a flying start? And what does this movie say about the future of superheroes on screen? You can watch Keith and Dominic's conversation on YouTube as well: https://youtu.be/31Rxu-ezbl4?si=Px6uv_kxgRy8wJNU Help Dominic crowdfund : This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc ...
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'Andor' and a New Hope for 'Star Wars'
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Before Hard NOC Life goes off the air for a few weeks, and have a few more Andor takes to share. Not only did the final episodes rekindle a love for Star Wars for our hosts, it will forever change how they watch the franchise going forward. The end of the series also helped Dominic gain a new appreciation for the that has been present since '77. In addition to the Andor talk, they also have some thoughts on the . Support on Bandcamp: Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order...
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One Day Ghor
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Last week on Hard NOC Life, and joked about how Andor was basically "Les Mis in Space France." This week, they're serious about the comparison. Also, Keith rants about the of The Last of Us, and Dominic has a theory about the superstars in the NBA Playoffs and their superhero equivalents. Support on Bandcamp: Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on ! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of...
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Some 'Thunderbolts*' Assembly Still Required
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and celebrate the extended Star Wars holiday weekend to review the next batch of Andor episodes, aka Lucasfilm presents "Les Mis in Space France." Then, they discuss what did and didn't work for them in the latest MCU offering, Thunderbolts*. All this and more on a new episode of Hard NOC Life, Help Dominic crowdfund : Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on ! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this....
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'Andor' is a Prestige Drama for Adult Audiences, and That's Alright
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This week on Hard NOC Life, and look back at the first three episodes of Andor season 2. Then, joins Keith to share about her experience at Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Check out the original video of Lauren's Star Wars Celebration adventure here: Help Dominic crowdfund : Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on ! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the family on , ,...
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The Last of Pedro Pascal's Fantastic Father Figures (& Grogu)
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On a new episode of Hard NOC Life, and break down the recent trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps and Pedro Pascal's penchant for playing paternal characters in Last of Us and The Mandalorian. Then they review the first season of Daredevil: Born Again before recapping some news from Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Help Dominic crowdfund : Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on ! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and...
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Fear of a Cinematic Universe
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Hard NOC Life returns as and catch up on the big CinemaCon announcements for Superman and Spider-Man and look back at the and the first half of Daredevil: Born Again. They share their skepticism about the Avengers rollout, speculations about the new Spider-Man movie, and Keith relays his fears for the cinematic universe building that might overshadow Superman's story. Later, Dominic shares his thoughts on why he loved the recently released . https://thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/04/04/freaky-tales-is-a-love-letter-for-funny-folks-fighting-fascism/ Help Dominic crowdfund : Read Unicorn vs....
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DC Multicast Rewatches the 'Watchmen'
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We have reached the end of DC Multicast Season 2! On the season finale, Keith welcomes his Hard NOC Life co-host to discuss 2009's Watchmen. In addition to talking about what Zack Snyder got right and wrong in the movie, Keith and Dom break down how it was ultimately too faithful to the source material while also not being faithful enough. They also discuss how the film compares to the HBO television series that premiered 10 years later and why Watchmen as a whole is so difficult to adapt into other mediums. to follow along as we rewatch every DC movie! DC Multicast is a multi-part...
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DAMN.
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returns for a special Hard NOC Life to break down Kendrick Lamar's instantly iconic halftime performance during Super Bowl LIX. Together, he and Keith take in the symbolism and artistry that was on display and speculate where hip-hop goes from here. Follow Shawn's work at: Help Dominic crowdfund : Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on ! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts...
info_outlineJust like Batman, the DC Multicast Returns! After a multi-year hiatus, we are back to rewatch every live action DC movie ever! Just in time for the Holidays, we’re kicking off season 2 with a look at the Christmas classic, Batman Returns!
Joining Keith in the festivities is movie critic Julian Lytle. Together they tackle the sequel’s highs and lows, including the return of Batmania, Michelle Pfeiffer’s iconic turn as Catwoman, Danny Devito’s take on the Penguin, how Christopher Walken’s scene-stealing Max Shreck presaged the Musk/Trump presidency, what Marlon Wayans as Robin might have meant for blerdom, and why Nike and DC need to collab on official Batman Returns-branded Jordans!
And always remember this piece of Christmas advice: mistletoe can be deadly if you eat it, but a ‘cast can be deadlier if you mean it.
DC Multicast is a multi-part series covering the entirety of DC Comics’ theatrical movie catalog. For season 2, join host Keith Chow and special guests as they analyze every DC movie from 1992’s Batman Returns through 2009’s Watchmen!
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio, and visit hardnocmedia.com/dc-cast to learn more about the show!