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Wrestling’s Black Saturday
Imagine sitting down at 8 PM, turning on the CW to watch Arrow or The Flash. Instead of your favorite member of the DC Universe, a new yet familiar face appears. Stan Lee is introduced CONTINUE READING…
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The Fall of Hills Department Store
Or, Hills is where the toys were. Recently on the Retro Network podcast, Jason and Mickey talked about stores from their childhoods. Take a listen to Episode 10 if you haven’t already. I was CONTINUE READING…
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WWF and MTV: The Brawl to End it All
Way back in 1984, the World Wrestling Federation put on a three-hour show in their home arena, Madison Square Garden. The live event featured a battle royal plus all three men’s titles were defended. The CONTINUE READING…
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WWE/WWF Monday Night Raw 30th Anniversary Thoughts
WWF Monday Night Raw debuted on January 11, 1993, and will celebrate its 30th anniversary this Monday, January 23rd with a three-hour show on the USA Network. Over 1500 episodes from over 200 different arenas CONTINUE READING…
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Chuckles the Clown Bites the Dust
This is one of the most iconic episodes in television history and other than “funniest TV moments” specials I had not seen it until this week. The season 6, episode 7 episode of The Mary CONTINUE READING…
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Looking Back at The Blair Witch Project
I don’t think there is a more polarizing film in my lifetime than The Blair Witch Project. Debated, contested, even hated upon release. Those feelings have not lessened over two decades. Thankfully that same passion CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks: Teen Titans Temperature
Today’s Hellions Talks episode is from the height of the heat wave in central NY. First a Covid update (I’m better but not 100%). Discussion of Triple H’s changes since taking over WWE Creative. What CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks: Finales, Phases, and Pharmacies
That’s right, your host Kevin Hellions is stuck at home with Covid. More Vince McMahon news dropped. Hopes for the new WWE Creative plans. All of the new MCU news dropped by Marvel at SDCC. CONTINUE READING…
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Retro Pull List July 2022
Hey kids, remember reading comic books in the summer? I have fond memories of a neighborhood kid and his treasure trove of Marvel’s G.I. Joe comics. Let’s all put some quarters and dollars together, grab CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks: Podcast Reboot!
More Reboots Than Marvel! It’s time for an all new version of Hellions Talks. Kevin will give a life update then the new show concept debuts. Lots of comics and wrestling talk every week. This CONTINUE READING…
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Big City Summer
I grew up in a small town/city in upstate New York with my mom and brother. In my 16th year my dad invited me to spend the summer with him in Maryland. What conversations took CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks with comic creator Chad Perkins
On today’s episode of Hellions Talks, Kevin sits down with Chad Perkins to discuss his new comic Blu Lullaby. The synopsis states “A Girl and her Monster Under the Bed work for a supernatural detective CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks with Wrestler Madness of Trip
On today’s episode, Kevin sits down with the new New York Championship Wrestling champion, the Madness of Trip. Hear about the origins of his character, great wrestling stories, his new school and so much more. CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks with Independent Wrestler Corey Jackson
On today’s episode Kevin sits down with independent wrestler Corey Jackson. Corey discusses his training and when he told his mom he’s a wrestler. We talk about Corey’s work in New York Championship Wrestling and CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks: Show and Life Update
Hey kids! On today’s show, Kevin gives an update on where he would like the podcast to go, upcoming episode schedule, plus ideas for the future of the Masked Library blog and Patreon. Let your CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks with Chris Lockhart
On today’s episode, Kevin sits down with longtime podcast partner, Chris Lockhart. Chris is the host of the Pop Culture Pub podcast along with spin offs Trek 1701 and Geek Fallout Reloaded. We discuss Chris’s CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks with Wrestler Johnny Moran
On today’s show Kevin sits down with independent wrestler Johnny Moran. Johnny is the current New York Championship Wrestling heavyweight champion. He is also the wrestler who made Kevin’s son cry! Johnny discusses watching wrestling CONTINUE READING…
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Retro Pull List for October 2021
It’s spooky season once more. Will those frights in the night show up on comic book racks as well? Stock up on your body bags and boards for this extra sized pull list. For something CONTINUE READING…
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Retro Pull List: Aug and Sept 2021
Comics never left, but now I’m back too! Hey kids, biff, bam, pow! Life can get crazy at times. So crazy I missed an entire month and almost missed a second. Thankfully, comic books aren’t CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks: The House Show Preps for Retro Con
Kevin sits down with his The House Show co-hosts to discuss our upcoming Retro Con plans. First, we give an update on the state of The House Show. Then we break down our schedule for CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks: Retro Con Hype with William Bruce West
Coming soon, Kevin attends his first big convention. Thankfully, long time friend William Bruce West has attended Retro Con many times before and has advice for Kevin. They discuss comics, toys, and more. The best CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks: Jordan Falco and New York Championship Wrestling
On today’s show, Kevin sits down with Jordan Falco ahead of this Saturday’s Planet Wrestling event in Whitesboro, NY. We discuss Jordan’s entire career including how he broke into wrestling, who he trained with, and CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks: David Whalen of Correct Handed Comics
On today’s episode, Kevin sits down with David Whalen of Correct Handed Comics. David has written and drawn many comics through his own company and we are here today to talk about the single issues, CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks: Anchor Con
Thanks to my House Show co-host, the Educator, I recently attended my second con ever. Anchor Con was held in Clayton, NY last week and I spent all day there on Sunday. I bought some CONTINUE READING…
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Hellions Talks with Miss M of Diary of a Dorkette
On today’s episode Kevin sits down with Miss M of the Diary of a Dorkette blog. Miss M has been blogging about her toys for many years and is currently best known for the long CONTINUE READING…
