The Boys season one is the topic of this episode. We're joined by Chris Thames of Christopher Case Photography and we go through the plot of the series. Frank does some comparison with the comics as they go, and points out some of the many differences. They then talk about the themes: The idea of the self of the brand. Don't meet your heroes, including some celebrity encounters in the past. Using the admiration of individuals as a means of influence. There's a lot to unpack here, and we even come close to covering everything we'd like to.
quotes"Well you can't really keep track of all the blackmail in this show." -John "Homelander is the corruption inherent to power." -John
meta plot[Chris finds himself trapped in SuperHero City with Shadette and Ruger playing cards to pass the time. Frank and John show up to the rescue in their newly acquired UFO which Chris promptly takes to flee the city, them and the erstwhile pets]
creditsEpisode 117: The Boys Season 1 Produced by: Relevant to Our Interests Hosts: John R. Belliston and Frank Shaw Guest Host: Chris Thames Shadette voiced by John R. Belliston Ruger voiced by Frank Scripting by: Frank Shaw and John R. Belliston Edited by: Frank Shaw Graphic Design by: Nathan Newell and Frank Shaw Intro Music: Morning Activities by F.G. Shaw Outro Music: Morning Activities by F.G. Shaw Christopher Case Photography on Facebook Christopher Case Photography on Instagram
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