Matt Spectro Thru The Multiverse

Podcast to the Future - Teen Titans (2004)

First time I’ve ever had a guest come back so quick as Robbie Sherman joins us again! This time we’re going back to 2004 for the Teen Titans episode "How Long is Forever Ever!" Of course, we get into the Teen Titans GO controversy as well as the immense popularity of the Titans in comics and all media! Also, it's my first time watching this particular take on DC's teen heroes. Join us as we discuss such topics as the many rumors regarding the series' end, the anime hybrid style of the cartoon, the problems with future and alternate universe stories, a little on hockey and the catchphrase "Boo-Yah!" All this and more as we travel to the year 2024…in cartoon form!

5 Podcasts a Charm - He-Man (2021)

It’s the first episode of 2023 and pro wrestling legend Brian Milonas returns for our 5th and final episode on the many faces of He-Man!! We go to 2021 for Netflix's He-Man and the Masters of the Universe episode "The Sword of Grayskull!"  Dubbed the He-Man aimed for children, it’s quite a different take of a more computerized reimagining!! Will it hold up to the other versions?!? Join us for such topics as are we not the target audience, vastly different character designs, our official rankings of all 5 seasons, ridiculous sword designs and has Brian finally watched a 2nd Kevin Smith movie?? All this and more for our 5th go 'round of He-Man... in cartoon form!

The Big Red Podcast - Shazam! (1981)

It’s the final episode of 2022, and I'm joined by not 1, not 2, but 3 guests!!! My pals Francis, Dave Walker and his son Jordan all sit down to discuss the original and greatest Captain Marvel!!! Not only do we touch upon his long history, we go back to the 1981 Shazam episode, "Black Adam Returns!"  End the New year with us as we discuss the long illustrious history of Captain Marvel, the DC/Fawcett lawsuit, debate if comics should evolve, The Wizard Shazam being evasive for no reason and baby wrangling!!! All this and more as we watch the Big Red Cheese before the ball drops…in cartoon form!!

Secret Santa Podcast - Brave and the Bold (2008)

This is it - the Multiverse's official Christmas episode!!! I'm joined by jack of all trades Robbie Sherman as we celebrate the Holidays with Batman and the Red Tornado in 2008's "Invasion of the Secret Santas!" Robbie and I team up with Red Tornado to try and feel the tingle of the Christmas spirit!!! Join us for such topics as the Red Tornado's extreme efforts to understand Christmas, the Vision/Tornado comparisons, a refreshing take on Batman’s origin, the logistics of giant robots and do I have too much time on his hands?!?? Deck the Halls with the Caped Crusader…in cartoon form!

Late Night Podcast - Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)

This week, my Christmas celebration continues as the host of the podcast "It’s Time to Rewind," Bubbawheat returns to the Multiverse for the holiday special "A Space Ghost Christmas!" This bizarre product of the 90s is the part-animation, part-live action, part-talk show, all awkward Space Ghost Coast to Coast! Join us as we discuss 90s pop culture, shameless plugging of books, Bubbawheat's Bobcat impression, early Cartoon Network and Uncle Buck! All this and more as we go to Ghost Planet and sit in the studio audience for the weirdest talk show you’ve ever seen…in cartoon form!

Podcast Roasting on a Open Fire-Teen Titans GO! (2021)

My Christmas celebration continues as I'm joined by my niece Delaney for the Teen Titans GO episode “A Holiday Story!” Titans always deliver at this time of year and this is no exception - even though this is more of a Beast Boy episode!!! Join us as we discuss such subjects as Delaney's clever nickname, who actually is the target audience for this cartoon, my niece's appalling lack of knowledge on Christmas films, is George Washington a ghost in this, PLUS, my son Axel tries to interject!! All this and more as we talk Beast Boy and Santa Claus…in cartoon form!!!

The Jolly Day Podcast-Trolls and The Christmas Express(1981)

This week, we kick off our month long journey into the Christmasverse!!! For the 2nd time in the show's history, I'm joined by a married couple as Brian and Jess travel with me back to 1981 for the lesser known holiday special The Trolls and the Christmas Express!! As a Christmas present to Jess, we bend the rules a little and talk her all time favorite Christmas special!! Join us as we talk such topics as whoever heard of this show, the "clever" disguises of the trolls, the surprisingly impressive voice cast, how many times can you say "Jolly Day" and the connection to Spider Man!!! All this and more as we ride the Christmas Express............in cartoon form!!

Next Step in Human Podcasting - X-Men: Evolution (2001)

I'm back from my vacation and this week I sit down with Freddy from the twitter fan page Let’s Talk X-men: Evolution (@XMenEvoShow on Twitter)! Together, we travel back through the multiverse to 2001 for the very first X-Men: Evolution episode “Strategy X!” It's the first X-Men cartoon since the classic X-Men: The Animated Series and heavily influenced by the Fox X-Men films. Join us for such topics as how does Evolution hold up compared to the beloved original series, goth girls of the early 2000s, is Mystique the first lesbian mutant, new costume designs, and my relentless dislike of Toad!! All this and more as we discuss the next stage of mutant evolution….in cartoon form!!

Podcast, WOO-OO! - Duck Tales (1987)

Once again, I've got a guest host stepping in this week as I wrap up my vacation, and it's multiple time guest Mike Crockett!! He's bringing Keith Langston, co-host of GFA Live on the Greetings From Allentown wrestling podcast feed, with him to talk about something way outside the box when it comes to comic book animation, Duck Tales! Is it all it's quacked up to be? They let us know as they review the episode currently BANNED from Disney+, "Launchpad's Civil War!" They discuss topics such as Scrooge McDuck's comic book roots, the trend of removing classic cartoons and judging them by today's standards, the crooked Duck family tree, and where a mustache should reside on a duck's face!!! All that and more good luck tales as Mike and Keith watch Huey, Dewey and Louie...in cartoon form!

Bat Podcast Repellent - Return of the Caped Crusaders (2016)

With me taking my annual pilgrimage to Orlando this month, I've got guest hosts holding down the fort here in the Multiverse! This week, self-professed 2021 guest of the year Jamie Jamitkowski moves to the lead chair and he's got two guests with him - Chris McGue and Eddie McCabe from the New Age Insiders wrestling podcast! They're watching the Batman animated throwback movie, Return of the Caped Crusaders featuring Adam West and Burt Ward, but don't be surprised if they dissect the entire Dark Knight catalog along the way. Topics come up such as Steven Tyler's hand gestures, $4000 Iron Man cosplays, the Badd Blood pay-per-view, and sexually suggestive birds! Plus, they may just play a game before it's all said and done. All this, and if we're lucky, a little talk about the actual subject of the episode, old school TV Batman...in cartoon form!!!

Podcast From the Crypt - Tales From the CryptKeeper (1993)

It’s the Multiverse Bonus Halloween episode!!! I'm joined by my brother Marc as we travel back to the 90s for, believe it or not, a Tales From the Crypt animated series!!! We discuss such topics as the bizarre trend of adult themed IPs being turned into cartoons, me finding the Cryptkeeper annoying, the comic codes authority and the extremely loose adaptation of a horror comic!! All this and more as we watch shrieks and freaks…in cartoon form!

Podcasting Is Hell - Sgt. Rock (2019)

This week, our Halloween celebration continues!! I am joined by Rich, co-host of The Weird Warriors Podcast, as we watch DC Showcase… Sgt. Rock!!! How is this Halloween related you ask? Rock is joined by the spookiest military unit there is, The Creature Commandos!!! Witness Matt and Rich discuss such topics of humble beginnings of Sgt. Rock, non-Americans playing the role, reasons Nazis make great villains, the creator of Rock not loving him meeting superheroes, and the Commandos leader being a big meanie!!! All this and more we tackle ghost, goblins, grenades and G.I.s in cartoon form!

At Night They Podcast, At Dawn They Edit - Batman vs. Dracula (2005)

On this week's episode, the Halloween celebration continues as I welcome back frequent guest Jamie Jamitkowski for a Halloween crossover for the ages! The Dark Knight meets the Prince of Darkness in this full length animated film! Jamie and I discuss such topics as Jamie’s disdain for the horror genre, the wacky character design of the Joker, the largest blood bank on planet Earth, Alfred taking his duties seriously and Batman’s origin ONE MORE TIME!!! It’s superheroes and vampires…in cartoon form!

Kill All Podcasts-Vampire Hunter D(1992)

This week on the Multiverse, I'm joined by returning guest Adam Booker as we go back to 1992 for the English-dubbed anime classic Vampire Hunter D! Our Halloween celebration kicks off with children of night vampires!!! Adam and I discuss such topics as our first experiences with anime, Adam mocks my attempts at not butchering Japanese names, the ridiculous character of Greco Roman, appealing to horny fanboys and The Banana Splits!!! All this and more as we dive into vampire hunting….in cartoon form!!

Podcast of Evil Mutants-X-Men(1989)

This week, I'm joined by frequent guest Michael Crockett as we go back to the first-ever pilot for the X-Men, "Pryde of the X-Men!" Much to the Multiverse's surprise, it appears on several “Worst of” lists. Was it really that bad? Mike and I will find out! Take a listen as we discuss such topics as the history of the X-Men, is Nightcrawler a creep, Australian Wolverine, a who's-who of voice acting talent, and do I owe Marvel money? All this and more as we dive into the world of mutants...in cartoon form!

Podcast From Planet Mongo-Flash Gordon(1979)

This week, I'm joined by frequent collaborator Dave Walker as we travel thru the Multiverse to 1979 for the Flash Gordon episode "A Planet in Peril!" Legendary animation studios Filmation takes on one of America's oldest super hero and pop culture icon Flash Gordon! Appearing in everything from comic strips to film to live action to animation, Dave and I touch on it all!! Join us as we discuss the long history of Flash, why Flash is the most eligible bachelor on Mongo, Zarkov just taking up space, Flash Gordon influence on Star Wars and the Peculiar Purple Pie Man!! All this and more as Flash saves every one of us....in cartoon form!!

Secret Podcast of Super Villains-Justice League(2012)

It’s another international episode of the Multiverse as I'm joined by Craig, co-host of the Diabolical Podcast! Travel back to 2012 for the animated film Justice League Doom, a loose adaptation of the comic story "Tower of Babel" as Vandal Savage uses Batman’s own contingency plan to aid the Legion of Doom to defeat the JLA! Join Craig and I as we discuss such topics as the various incarnations of the Justice League, the greatness of the late Dwayne McDuffie, changes from comic to film, and a Friends reference!! All this and more as we discuss DC's greatest superhero team…in cartoon form!

Whoever Hears This Podcast If They Be Worthy-Thor(2011)

This week, I'm joined by Jay, co-host of Commute The Podcast, as we travel thru the Multiverse to 2011 for Thor-Tales of Asgard! We discuss the last of Marvel's early 2000s animated films which for the most part went under the radar. Jay and I discuss such topics as Thor's origins in history and comics, the greatness of the Warriors 3, Thor without his hammer and the casual misogyny of Asgard!! All this and more as we talk the God Of Thunder…in cartoon form!!

The Podcast of Grayskull-Masters of the Universe-(2021)

Its part 4 of our Masters of The Universe series as Brian Milonas returns as we talk the most controversial He-man of them all Masters of the Universe Revelations!! Only go back about a year for the first episode the "The Power of Grayskull" Kevin Smith attempts to bring He-man back to his former glory in what was call a "spiritual sequel"  You decide if he succeeded or not as we talked all the obstacles the show was facing right off the bat, the new voice cast, Brians apparent lack of Kevin Smith's library and is it really a bait and switch?!? All this and more as we once again visit the world of Eternia....in cartoon form!!

Podcast of Vengeance-Hulk(2015)

This week, my pal and former guest Francis appears on the Multiverse for the first time in 2022! We talk one of his all time favorite heroes, Ghost Rider, as we go back to the Hulk and the Agents of SMASH episode "Spirit of Vengeance" - a bizarre mix of the goofiness of this cartoon with the more serious Ghost Rider! Join us as we discuss all the controversy behind the scenes of the original comic series, 70s comics influenced by pop culture, the multiple flaming vehicles of Flame Face and clogging toilets! All this and more as we talk a Demon riding a motorcycle…in cartoon form!