The Untold Legend of the Batman with Case Aiken

Seconds with Matt aka Stormageddon

We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about Seconds! Our host this week is Matt aka Stormageddon! Check out the episode of Super pod that Matt mentions in the episode: https://superpodnetwork.com/channel/gaming-and-collecting-podcast-video-editions/video/gc-podcast-episode-248-discussing-seconds-by-bryan-lee-omalley-ft-matt-storm-video Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Edited by Case Aiken Scored by Bret Eagleston Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/wcHHer4 FOLLOW US: ▶ Instagram: @certainpovmedia ⏱️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Intro to Trade School 00:07 – Matt Storm Returns 00:25 – From Scott Pilgrim to Seconds 00:49 – Reading Seconds for Shout Out Bill 01:10 – "This Became One of My Favorite Graphic Novels" 01:34 – Premise of Seconds 02:19 – The Mushrooms, the Notebook & Time Resets 03:03 – Trying to Erase the Past 03:51 – Why Matt Couldn't Put the Book Down 04:22 – Slice-of-Life Stories & Hawkeye Comparisons 05:13 – Bryan Lee O'Malley's Art & Scott Pilgrim Connections 05:52 – Why Seconds Is the Perfect Starting Point 06:29 – Avoiding Spoilers & Letting Readers Discover the Story 07:16 – Matt's Plugs & Final Recommendation 07:59 – Fun and Games Podcast Promo 08:37 – CertainPOV.com Outro

Destiny, NY Vol. 1 Who I Used To Be with Keith Lehtinen

We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about Destiny, NY Vol. 1 Who I Used To Be! Our host this week is Keith Lehtinen! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Edited by Case Aiken Scored by Bret Eagleston Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/wcHHer4 FOLLOW US: ▶ Instagram: @certainpovmedia Timestamps 00:00 – Intro to Trade School & Keith's Kickstarter Origin Story 00:41 – What Destiny, NY Is About 01:22 – Magical School Meets "What Happens After the Prophecy?" 02:13 – Logan, Lilith & the Book's Queer Romance Energy 03:02 – Favorite Characters: Anthony, Gia & the Younger Trio 03:50 – Why Joe Rollins Becomes So Interesting 04:41 – Why Keith Loves This Comic So Much 05:25 – Final Thoughts & Kickstarter Catch-Up Bundle Recommendation 05:48 – We Have Issues Promo

The Untold Legend of the Batman with Case Aiken

We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about The Untold Legend of the Batman! Our host this week is Case Aiken! Want to submit an entry? Email case.aiken@gmail.com [case.aiken@gmail.com] Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Edited by Case Aiken Scored by Bret Eagleston Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/wcHHer4 FOLLOW US: ▶ Instagram: @certainpovmedia ⏱️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Intro to Trade School & First Comic Memories 00:52 – Growing Up with Adam West Batman 01:35 – What The Untold Legend of the Batman Actually Is 02:27 – The Weird Digest-Sized Black & White Trade Paperback 03:16 – Batman Lore Crash Course 04:06 – Why Batman's Core Mythology Barely Changes 05:27 – Batman's Penthouse Era Explained 06:12 – Len Wein, Jim Aparo & John Byrne 07:03 – Nostalgia, Summers & Becoming a Comics Kid 07:49 – Early Trade Paperbacks Before the Boom 08:38 – Wonder Woman & the Strange History of Collected Editions 09:29 – Why This Still Works as a Batman Introduction 10:14 – Batman in the Early 80s: A Snapshot in Time 10:51 – Podcast Plugs & Call for Trade School Submissions 12:05 – The Word From Tomorrow Promo

Criminal Vol. 6: The Last of the Innocent with Kirby Evans

We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about Criminal Vol. 6: The Last of the Innocent! Our host this week is Kirby Evans! Want to submit an entry? Email case.aiken@gmail.com [case.aiken@gmail.com] Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Edited by Case Aiken Scored by Bret Eagleston Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/wcHHer4 FOLLOW US: ▶ Instagram: @certainpovmedia ⏱️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 – What is Trade School? + Episode Intro 00:08 – Kirby Evans & Why Criminal Vol. 6 00:57 – Archie Connections Explained (Who's Who) 01:47 – Art Style Shift: 1968 vs 1982 📘 Story Breakdown 02:37 – Archie in 1982: Broken Life & Setup 03:31 – Return to Riverdale & The Big Decision 04:22 – Motive: Money, Status & Regret 05:07 – The Murder Plan Takes Shape 05:56 – The Killing & Framing Reggie 06:36 – Aftermath: Wealth, Betty & Cracks in the Plan 07:29 – Final Act (Spoiler-Light Wrap-Up) 🧠 Final Thoughts 08:23 – Why This Story Works (Brubaker & Phillips) 🎙️ Outro + Plugs 09:13 – Kirby's Shows & Where to Find Him 09:33 – Network Promo: The Word From Tomorrow

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes with Ben Haslar

We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about The Complete Calvin and Hobbes! Our host this week is Ben Haslar! Want to submit an entry? Email case.aiken@gmail.com [case.aiken@gmail.com] Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Edited by Case Aiken Scored by Bret Eagleston Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/wcHHer4 FOLLOW US: ▶ Instagram: @certainpovmedia Topics * Calvin and Hobbes Collection Review (00:00) * Personal journey with Bill Watterson's comic strip from fifth grade through adulthood * Analysis of The Complete Calvin and Hobbes as trade paperback recommendation * Character development of Calvin, Hobbes, and supporting cast members * Evolution from simple comic strips to sophisticated literary art form * Artistic and Philosophical Elements (01:14) * Watterson's mastery of comic strip format and visual storytelling techniques * Philosophical discussions between characters covering environmentalism, art meaning, and existential questions * Calvin's imagination and creativity through fantasy scenarios and object transformation * Balance between childhood humor and adult-level intellectual content * Commercial Integrity and Artistic Principles (06:18) * Watterson's refusal to commercialize beyond books and minimal merchandise * Contrast between authentic artistic vision and unauthorized commercial exploitation * Syndicate format constraints versus creative Sunday strip expansions * Preservation of artistic integrity in face of commercial pressures