In this action-packed episode Greg and Nathan welcome a stellar panel to the mic: credentialed film critic Nathan Bartlebaugh and Greg’s own superhero-loving sons, Ben Dutcher and Isaac Dutcher. Together, they dive deep into the latest entries in the superhero genre—"Superman" and "Fantastic Four: First Steps."
The crew unpacks what worked, what didn’t, and how these new films measure up to their iconic predecessors. From character development and casting to special effects and storytelling, nothing is off-limits. Bartlebaugh brings his critical expertise, while Ben and Isaac give us the passionate fan perspective, making for a lively and well-rounded discussion.
Is the new Superman a worthy heir to the cape? Does Fantastic Four: First Steps finally get Marvel’s first family right? Tune in to hear the verdict—and a few surprises along the way.
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The heart was always off-limits to surgeons. Cutting into it spelled instant death for the patient. That is, until a ragtag group of doctors scattered across the Midwest and Texas decided to throw out the rule book. Working in makeshift laboratories and home garages, using medical devices made from scavenged machine parts and beer tubes, these men and women invented the field of open heart surgery. Odds are, someone you know is alive because of them. So why has history left them behind? Presented by Chris Pine, CARDIAC COWBOYS tells the gripping true story behind the birth of heart surgery, and the young, Greatest Generation doctors who made it happen. For years, they competed and feuded, racing to be the first, the best, and the most prolific. Some appeared on the cover of Time Magazine, operated on kings and advised presidents. Others ended up disgraced, penniless, and convicted of felonies. Together, they ignited a revolution in medicine, and changed the world.
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