Matt Spectro Thru The Multiverse

Let the Punishment Fit the Podcast-Spiderman(1995)

On our new episode we continue our countdown to our 1 year anniversary episode!! Our 4th most popular guest Alex and Monique from the Homewrecker Podcast return as we travel back to 1995 for Spider-Man the animated series episode "Enter the Punisher"! Join us as we witness the first time Punisher appears in animation form!! We discuss such subject as early influences of Frank Castle, lengths they had to go to to make him kid friendly, Stan Lee taking credit for the name and controversy over the logo!! All this and more as we talk the original anti-hero ......in cartoon form!!

All Star Podcast - Superman(2011)

This week we kick off our build up to the Multiverse one year anniversary! We're bringing back our 5 most popular guest stars, starting with #5 my nephew James! Last time we discussed Batman/Scooby Doo team up and now he returns for All Star Superman - some argue the greatest Superman story ever told! Join us as we talk such topics as the greatness of Grant Morrison, the changes from comic to film, Lois Lane's refusal to accept Clark Kent is Superman, the most beautiful woman in America and a Gorilla Monsoon reference!!! So join the fun as we celebrate the Man of Steel... in cartoon form!!!!

A Podcast Beyond Science Fiction - Heavy Metal(1981)

This week in the Multiverse my brother Marcus joins me again as we talk probably our most unique entry to date, the cult classic film Heavy Metal! The innovative science fiction magazine, in a daring move, was adapted into a rare R-rated animated film. We discuss such subjects as the wide range of storytelling and animation styles utilized, the legendary cast of SCTV, the odd choice of Devo on a heavy metal soundtrack, and the thin line between adult oriented and aiming at teenage boys! All this and a Normalman reference as we watch... Heavy Metal!

Podcast of Darkness - Dracula(1983)

This week, friend of the show Erick joins me as we go back to the early 80's for the obscure anime Tomb Of Dracula, named Sovereign Of The Damned and based on the classic Wolfman/Colan run!! Your humble host never knew this existed! We talk the popular 70's run of Marvel horror, the comic code authority, great pick up lines and this generally bizarre take on Dracula! All this and more as we discuss the King Of Vampires....in cartoon form!

Sell Your Soul For a Podcast-Spawn(1997)

This week we are breaking out of the Marvel/DC bubble!! The host of the youtube show Raging Rainbow Dr Mid-Niter joins us as we go back to 1997 for Spawn episode "Burning Visions"  As the 90s exploded with superhero animation HBO took it to a new level with the very adult oriented Todd Mcfarlanes Spawn the animated series!! This one definitely wasnt for children as this really pushed the boundaries of superhero animation!!! Join Dr Mid-Niter and Matt as they talk the 90s Image boom, the extreme violence of this show, gangsters named after hockey players and spilling donuts on a crime scene!!!! All this and more as we discuss Heaven and Hell.....in cartoon form!!!

The Podcast Of Galactus - Silver Surfer(1998)

This week the Multiverse goes COSMIC! Pro wrestler Adam Booker joins me on this episode as we go back to 1998 for the Silver Surfer cartoon episode "The Origin Of The Silver Surfer Part 1"! Believe it or not, everyone's favorite cosmic surfer had a short-lived animated series with a mix of traditional animation and primitive CGI. Join is as we discuss such topics as how Norrin Radd was snuck into the comics, The Watcher never keeping his oath, disappointing live action Galactus and the Anne of Green Gables animated series! All this and more as the power cosmic goes into cartoon form!!

More Powerful Than A Podcast - Superman(1988)

This week on an exciting new episode, in his first solo appearance, I'm joined by my pal Mike! We travel back to the 80s for the Superman cartoon "Superman and Wonder Woman vs. The Sorceress Of Time," the first post-Crisis Superman cartoon as he teams with the Amazon princess! We discuss such topics as the comic writers who worked on the show, a bizarre superpowered birthday party, Superman as a playa, and an imp who loves airline peanuts! All this and more as we have a good time watching two heroes team up... in cartoon form!

I Have The Podcast!! - He-Man(1990)

On my latest episode Ring Of Honor Wrestling star and MOTU superfan "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas returns for the second part in our He-Man series!! We travel to 1990 for the first reboot The New Adventures Of He-Man episode "A New Beginning". Brian tries to put a positive spin on this highly maligned cartoon! We discuss such topics as Prince Adam's horrible toga poncho, our theories on the fall of the original toy line, our confusion on if this is Eternia or not, a slew of terrible new characters and Brian's disdain for the live-action He-Man film! All this and more as we discuss a ponytailed He-Man!!!

Symbiotic Podcast-Spiderman(2017)

Its another exciting trip thru the Multiverse as the co-host of my first podcast Truth,Justice and the New England ProWrestling Way Julian Star joins us!!! He sits down to talk the villain Venom as we watch the 2017 Spider-Man episode "Venom" First we dive into the history and origins of the popular anit-hero including the dispute over creator credit and the idea originally coming from a reader!!! Then we watch the cartoon and discuss such topics as animation style, our mutual dislike of Patton Oswald, the almost superhuman football skills of Flash Thompson, Spiderman always talking and our love of the insult ......nerd!! Plus we announce the soft reboot of our original podcast!! So tune in and take a journey thru another exciting web head adventure.... in cartoon form!

Podcast Without Fear - Spider-Man(1996)

This week I'm joined by my pal Brian as we watch and talk Spider-Man The Animated Series episode "The Man Without Fear!" Daredevil doesn't have his own show so we found the next best thing - an episode that revolves around ol' Horn Head that serves as a backdoor pilot for his show!! Join us as we discuss such topics as the evolution of Daredevil over the years, numerous blind puns, DD's loose connection to Superman, and how many times Kingpin can get away with fitting the word "DARE" into a sentence! All this and more as we team up to talk a Spider-Man/Daredevil team up....in cartoon form!!

Podcast Assemble-Avengers(1999)

This week we kick off 2022 with an exciting episode as for the first time in Multiverse hisotry our guest is the owner of an actual comic shop!! Tim from Enterprize Comics Etc sits down with us to chat up the 1999 Avengers United We Stand episode "Avengers Assemble Part 1" Join us as we talk such topics are owning a comic shop and the heated debate are comics thriving or dying, the bizarre costume of the Avengers, Hank Pym as the leader,Falcons nephew not being Jim Wilson and Wondermans awkward fist bump high five!! All this and more as we discuss Earths Mightiest Heroes the Avengers......in cartoon form!!

Worlds Greatest Comic Podcast-Fantastic Four(1968)

Its the Multiverse Year End Episode!! To celebrate we're having our biggest episode yet!! Im joined by not 1,not 2 but 3 special guests!!! The gang from my youth reunites as we travel back to 1968 for the original Fantastic Four cartoon episode "The Mysterious Molecule Man" Join Dave,Mike,Francis and myself as discuss such topics as the FF impact on the comic industry,Daves attempt to trace all comics back to the Challengers of the Unknown,Molecule Man action figures and Mikes love for Rick and Morty!! So join us as we ring in the New Year and with the first family of Marvel,the Fantastic Four....in cartoon form!

Podcast In a Pear Tree - Hulk (2014)

It's the Multiverse's official Christmas episode with Hulk & The Agents Of S.M.A.S.H.! My frequent collaborator Mike Crockett joins me as we discuss the Hulk holiday classic "It's A Wonderful Smash". Sit down with us and a glass of eggnog as we break down the multiple different Hulks, The Office style humor that dominated the culture, the bizarre look of guest stars Starlord and Groot, and Jolly Ol' JJJ wearing a Santa hat! All this and more as we go Smashing thru the snow with a Hulk Christmas!

Jingle Bells Podcast Smells-Batman(1992)

This week we continue our journey thru the Christmasverse!!! We're joined by the shows Batman expert Jamie Jamitkowski as we go back to 1992 for Batman the Animated series episode "Christmas with the Joker" Join us as discuss the many topics such as Jamie's guest of the year award, the reasons of the frequent airings of its a Wonderful Life,Operation Cause and Effect, the different voice of Alfred and Matt hurts his voice attempting a high pitch impression!! All this and more as we dash thru the snow with a one horse open Batmobile!

Teen Podcast GO!-Teen Titans Go!(2015)

This week we continue our journey thur the Christmasverse as we go back to 2015 episode of Teen Titans Go "The True Meaning of Christmas" Its a blue Christmas for Matt Spectro as hes not joined by a guest and talks comic animation alone! On this experimental episode join Matt as he discusses the history of the Titans and their extreme popularity in the 80s, the strange choice of changing the animation and tone while keeping the same voice cast, all the names on Santas naughty list .... and the Titans obeying underage drinking laws!! All this and more as we rock around the christmas tree with the Titans!

Podcast And Joy - Justice League (2003)

This week we are kicking off our month long journey through the Christmasverse!! My brother Travis from my very first episode returns as we celebrate the holiday with the Justice League episode "Comfort and Joy"! We discuss Superman's love of the season, the many faces of Ultra Humanite, aliens not accustomed to earth traditions, a cameo by Swamp Thing and a rapping duck! All this and more as we Deck The Hall of Justice!

JoJo‘s Bizarre Podcast - JoJo‘s Bizarre Adventure (2014)

This week for the first time we're going deep into anime! We recruited some young blood to lend their expertise, with Alex joining me to talk JoJo's Bizarre Adventure "The Man Possessed By An Evil Spirit!" We discuss the extreme popularity of manga/anime, more terrible attempts by Matt to pronounce Japanese names, Joseph Joestar's outlandish overreactions to almost everything, Jataro's hilariously cruel treatment of his mom and Matt ages himself by mentioning anime that came out before the guest was born! All this and more as the Multiverse goes on.... a bizarre adventure!!

The Eat. Bang! Kill. Podcast - Harley Quinn (2019)

This week I'm joined by S.E. Fleenor, the co-host of the Bitches On Comics podcast! We travel thru the Multiverse for the very first episode of the short-lived streaming service DC Universe show Harley Quinn "Til Death Do Us Part!" We discuss the origins of the extremely popular character, the great ensemble of voice talent, the thin line between clever and low brow, Poison Ivy's hesitation to say out loud her attraction to Quinn, and Batman's... ahem, relationship with bats! All this and more as we discuss the Crown Princess Of Crime... in cartoon form!

By The Podcast Of Grayskull - He-Man (1983)

In this week's episode, we right a wrong from Multiverse past! Ring Of Honor wrestler and Masters Of The Universe superfan "Kingpin" Brian Milonas returns to talk the very first episode of the first He-Man series titled "The Diamond Ray of Disappearance". Join us as we cover such topics as the formation of the franchise, strong female heroes, Battlecat saying "I have the power", the limited cast of voice actors, and Man At Arms' mustache! Listen in on the fun as we kick off Brian's adventure through He-Man cartoons with us! He has the POWER!!!

Podcast The Barbarian - Conan (1992)

This week, my pal Francis returns as we watch Conan The Adventurer!!! Witness the birth of the Sword and Sorcery genre! Join us as we talk the origins of Conan, his creator's sad death, the bizarre trend of Rated R films becoming cartoons, annoying goofy sidekicks and Matt takes another crack at an Arnold Schwarzenegger impression! All this and more as we talk the episode "The Night of Fiery Tears!"