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What if the Bride of Frankenstein was a super hero?Lexcee Recomendation: Practical Magic 2 (2026)Dan Recomendation: Lisa Frankenstein (2024)PatreonMerchTikTokBskyInstagramPipedream podcastsSpreakerClips used in this episode:Elsa Lanchester interview with Dave CavettScream 3 (2000)X-Men (2000)Bride of Frankenstein (1935)Music: Kevin MacLeodDiscovery HitFanfare for SpaceHot PursuitMechanolithMiami NightsThe ChamberThe House of LeavesThe RevealThere is RomanceTrio for Piao Violin and ViolaVanesWedding March - Midsummer Nights DreamWelcome to Horrorland

Jim Henson's work has shapped many of our childhoods. Although Fraggle Rock is oftentimes overlooked, it might be the best childrens TV show of all time. Join us as we learn about the development of the TV show, the movie that nearly happened, and where it stands today. RecomendationsLexcee: 9 to 5 (1980), Practical Magic 2 (2026)Dan: Muppet Treasure Island (1996), Planet Money Dolly Parton's “9 to 5”, 99% Invisible 100 Objects #16: Wheel of Fortune DalmatianPatreonMerchTikTokBskyInstagramPipedream podcastsSpreakerClips used in this episode:Boondock Saints (1999)Disney Channel Promo (1990)Doozers (2012-2018)Fraggle Rock (1983-1987)Jim's Red Book: Fraggle Rock Wrap PartyFraggle Rock Back to the Rock (2022-)Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series (1987)Fraggle Rock: Rock On! (2020)Interview with Jocelyn StevensonLabyrinth (1986)Muppets in Space (1999)Music: Kevin MacLeod"Jazz Brunch""Discovery Hit""Miami Nights"

To everyone who posted, shared, held up signs, and spoke out when it counted. This film made it to the big screen because of you. RecomendationsDan: The Day the Earth Blew Up (2024)PatreonMerchTikTokBskyInstagramPipedream podcastsSpreakerClips used in this episode:Coyote vs Acme (2026)Music: Kevin MacLeod"Jazz Brunch""Discovery Hit""Miami Nights"

Would you kindly listen to our episode about BioShock?RecomendationsCOYOTE VS. ACME!Lexcee: Buddy (2026)Dan: Resident Evil (2002)PatreonMerchTikTokBskyInstagramPipedream podcastsSpreakerClips used in this episode:BioShock (Video Game 2007)BioShock 2 (Video Game 2010)System Shock 2 (Video Game 1999)A Cure For for Wellness (2016)Music: Kevin MacLeod"Jazz Brunch""Discovery Hit""Cool Vibes""Crinoline Dreams""Faster Does It""Inner Sanctum""Miami Nights""Night in Venice""Opportunity Walks""Poppers and Presecco""Stormfront""The House of Leaves""Comfortable Mystery""In Your Arms""The Celebrated Minuet""Volatile Reation"

Would you kindly listen to our episode about BioShock?RecomendationsLexcee: The Odyssey (2026) and Six: The Musical Live! (2025)Dan: Portal: No Escape (Short 2011) and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2025)PatreonMerchTikTokBskyInstagramPipedream podcastsSpreakerClips used in this episode:BioShock (Video Game 2007)BioShock 2 (Video Game 2010)System Shock 2 (Video Game 1999)Music: Kevin MacLeod"Jazz Brunch""Discovery Hit""Cool Vibes""Crinoline Dreams""Faster Does It""Inner Sanctum""Miami Nights""Night in Venice""Opportunity Walks""Poppers and Presecco""Stormfront""The House of Leaves"

We watched Minions & Monsters to find every movie reference in it! Did we find them all? Nope, but we tried. RecomendationsLexcee: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026)Dan: Obsession (2026)PatreonMerchTikTokBskyInstagramPipedream podcastsSpreakerMusic: Kevin MacLeod"Jazz Brunch""Discovery Hit""Miami Nights"

Hi Barbie! Did you know they've been working on a Barbie movie since the 80s?RecomendationsLexcee: The Invite (2026)Dan: Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (2026)PatreonMerchTikTokBskyInstagramPipedream podcastsSpreakerClips used in this episode:Barbie (2023)Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001)Music: Kevin MacLeod"Jazz Brunch""Discovery Hit""Miami Nights"

We cover another super hero! This one is a lesser know but well loved DC character Plastic Man and go through the Wachowskis' unmade Plastic Man movie. RecomendationsLexcee: Forbidden Fruits (2026)Dan: Supergirl (2026) and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom KingPatreonMerchTikTokBskyInstagramPipedream podcastsSpreakerClips used in this episode:X-Ray Vision podcast ft. Ben SchwartzBill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)Justice League Unlimited (2004)Injustice (2021)The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show (1979)Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008)Music: Kevin MacLeod"Jazz Brunch""Discovery Hit""Miami Nights""Dances and Dames""Faster Does It""Hitman""Hot Pursuit""In Your Arms""Lobby Time""Marty Gots a Plan""Old Time Piano Slow Car Chase""Return of Lazarus""Reunited""Scissors""Spy Glass""The House of Leaves"

We cover another super hero! This one is a lesser know but well loved DC character Plastic Man and go through the Wachowskis' unmade Plastic Man movie. RecomendationsLexcee: Hacks (2021)Dan: Spider-Noir (2026)PatreonMerchTikTokBskyInstagramPipedream podcastsSpreakerClips used in this episode:X-Ray Vision podcast ft. Ben SchwartzBill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)Justice League Unlimited (2004)Injustice (2021)The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show (1979)Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008)Music: Kevin MacLeod"Jazz Brunch""Discovery Hit""Miami Nights""Dances and Dames""Faster Does It""Hitman""Hot Pursuit""In Your Arms""Lobby Time""Marty Gots a Plan""Old Time Piano Slow Car Chase""Return of Lazarus""Reunited""Scissors""Spy Glass""The House of Leaves"

The LEGO movie revolutionized animation, but after only a few years everything was not so awesome. We dive into the history of Brickfilm, Warner Bro's handling of the LEGO IP, the unmade films, and the speculate on the future of The LEGO Group. RecomendationsLexcee: Hadestown: The Musical (2026)Dan: Transformers One (2024)PatreonMerchTikTokBskyInstagramPipedream podcastsSpreakerClips used in this episode:The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)LEGO Jack Stone (2001)The LEGO Ninjago Movie (2017)The LEGO Batman Movie (2017)The LEGO Movie (2014)The Magic Portal (1989)Piece by Piece (2024)Unikitty! (2017)Music: Kevin MacLeod"Jazz Brunch""Discovery Hit""Miami Nights"