Secrets of The Sire

To Infinity War and Beyond! We give you FACTS (guesswork) and KEEN INSIGHT (we know nothing) and SPOILERS (we read the comic) into Marvel’s biggest release to date. Join us for our Marvel Infinity War Predictions sure to go WRONG! Segment 1: 2 week Infinity War Extravaganza will feature Infinity War predictions – Fan predictions- Fantasy death pool, Fan shout outs, Hassan condemns the concept of predicting, What are the Burning questions about Infinity War?, Who will die in the movie?, The Mainstream comic releases, Lowell Cunningham’s production deal for Men in Black, How is the Marvel Universe going to change based on Infinity War?, Antman, Aquaman, Black Panther, Ironman, Captain America, Thor, Ready Player 1, Pacific Rim, Hassan talks about watching movies in the theater, Rampage. Segment 2: Michael and Hassan react to fan predictions, If Vision dies do we care?, Stan Lee, Fan predicts Captain America will sacrifice himself, Are predictions considered spoilers?, Will Infinity War do better than Black Panther at the box office?, Will the movie end up being overrated?, What is the greatest movie ever made?, Roadhouse vs Citizen Kane, Going to school in the 80s, Hassan and Michael reminisce about Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Segment 3: What roll will Thanos play to justify his build up, Will Thanos kill some of the heroes the way he did in the comics?, Chris Pratt, Jennifer Lawrence’s role overblown in Xmen?, The Human Torch, Captain America vs Kill Monger?, The Help movie, Hassan and Michael play This or That?, Who’s more likely to die Lowkey or Vision?, Hulk loses an arm or Thor gets his eye back?, Will the final battle come down to Captain America or Iron Man, Hassan chooses Iron Man because the trailer promotes the former, The wild card of the movie will be Spiderman or Dr.Strange?, Which blockbuster will play more of a roll Guardians of the Galaxy or Black Panther, Who would win in a fight Thanos or Apocalypse, Comic book Thanos vs. Comic book Apocalypse, Biggest surprise cameo with largest impact? Segment 4: Will Wolverine or the Fantastic Four make a surprise appearance?, Nick Fury, Sam Jackson, Spinning the Racks, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Mark Hannibal, Harley Quinn spin off movie, New God’s, Ava Dirne, First Asian director for their films, Dire Michael and Hassan discuss selling diversity, Warner Brother’s stealing MCU’s business model, Starbucks is closing all of their shops for one day for racial bias training, Michael discusses the inconveniences of closings Starbucks closing, Michael and Hassan discuss next weeks topics. Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio * Soundcloud * Spreaker * Stitcher * Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting app for your iOS or Android phone. Just search “Secrets of the Sire” or “Host Michael Dolce” to find us. Stream our Videos: *

True Blood’s Kristina Anapau returns to talk about her new movie ‘KULEANA’ PLUS: Did the new SOLO Trailer just save Star Wars? “I’ve got a great feeling about this…” Segment 1: Star Wars Solo Trailer, Rogue 1, Kristina Anapau from True Blood, Alden Ehrenreich, Donald Glover, The Last Jedi, Is such a great trailer setting up for a let down of a movie?, Hassan: “Last Jedi is just not a good film, it’s not a good story. I don’t think Solo will have that problem”, Emilia Clarke, Lando, The monetization of negativity, Hassan: “Once you monetize the negativity, you won’t be able to stop the train from rolling.”, If a movie is bad we need to pile on the bad for click bait, Mike: “Black panther is an example of a universally love movie… it is a good movie… anybody who was negative was theoretically seen probably for a good cause as racist”, Obama monetization in comics Segment 2: Days of Future Past, Yoda movie?, Obi-Wan movie?, Disney Star Wars, Did this trailer save Star Wars?, Hassan: “As much as I dislike Disney Star Wars, I don’t think it needs saving”, Did Rogue 1 ruin Star Wars?, Hassan: “The movie will save us from talking about how bad Disney is on Star Wars. Segment 3: Kristina Anapau joins the show, Discusses new movie “Kuleana”, The making of the movie, Getting the movie into theaters, How she landed the role as Rose Coyle, The behind the scenes workings of the movie industry, Is more movie/tv producing on the future for Anapau?, Reminisces about True Blood, Kristina Anapau plays Name That Vampire Segment 4: Finish of Kristina Anapau interview, Twilight, Past Vampire movies, Avengers: Infinity War, Will Infinity War beat Black Panther?, Who’s gonna die?, Who will Peter Dinklage play?, Announcements for next week Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio * Soundcloud * Spreaker * Stitcher * Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting app for your iOS or Android phone. Just search “Secrets of the Sire” or “Host Michael Dolce” to find us. Stream our Videos: * YouTube * Facebook And don’t forget to go to our Patreon.com/secretsofthesire page and support our show! NEXT WEEK:  Our Infinity War countdown BEGINS!

True Blood’s Kristina Anapau returns to talk about her new movie ‘KULEANA’ PLUS: Did the new SOLO Trailer just save Star Wars? “I’ve got a great feeling about this…” Segment 1: Star Wars Solo Trailer, Rogue 1, Kristina Anapau from True Blood, Alden Ehrenreich, Donald Glover, The Last Jedi, Is such a great trailer setting up for a let down of a movie?, Hassan: “Last Jedi is just not a good film, it’s not a good story. I don’t think Solo will have that problem”, Emilia Clarke, Lando, The monetization of negativity, Hassan: “Once you monetize the negativity, you won’t be able to stop the train from rolling.”, If a movie is bad we need to pile on the bad for click bait, Mike: “Black panther is an example of a universally love movie… it is a good movie… anybody who was negative was theoretically seen probably for a good cause as racist”, Obama monetization in comics Segment 2: Days of Future Past, Yoda movie?, Obi-Wan movie?, Disney Star Wars, Did this trailer save Star Wars?, Hassan: “As much as I dislike Disney Star Wars, I don’t think it needs saving”, Did Rogue 1 ruin Star Wars?, Hassan: “The movie will save us from talking about how bad Disney is on Star Wars. Segment 3: Kristina Anapau joins the show, Discusses new movie “Kuleana”, The making of the movie, Getting the movie into theaters, How she landed the role as Rose Coyle, The behind the scenes workings of the movie industry, Is more movie/tv producing on the future for Anapau?, Reminisces about True Blood, Kristina Anapau plays Name That Vampire Segment 4: Finish of Kristina Anapau interview, Twilight, Past Vampire movies, Avengers: Infinity War, Will Infinity War beat Black Panther?, Who’s gonna die?, Who will Peter Dinklage play?, Announcements for next week Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio * Soundcloud * Spreaker * Stitcher * Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting app for your iOS or Android phone. Just search “Secrets of the Sire” or “Host Michael Dolce” to find us. Stream our Videos: * YouTube * Facebook And don’t forget to go to our Patreon.com/secretsofthesire page and support our show! NEXT WEEK:  Our Infinity War countdown BEGINS!

Did Ready Player One hit all the nostalgia notes or did it wallow in the past? PLUS: Our Best Sequels #FinalFour is at an end! Which of these 4 #comicbook sequels is the BEST of all time?! Segment 1: Best Comic Book Movie Sequel Madness Final Four: Spider Man 2 vs. The Dark Knight, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 vs. Winter Soldier, Ready Player 1 opening weekend, Steven Spielberg, Did Ready Player 1 live up to the hype?, Nostalgia and references in Ready Player 1, Do millennials understand the nostalgic references in the movie?, Hassan: “The story was not original…”, Is this a win for Spielberg? Segment 2: Guardians of the Galaxy 2 vs. Winter Soldier debated, Are Hassan and Mike satisfied with the final four? , Hassan and Mike revel their ideal Top 4, Is Guardians of the Galaxy 2 the better sequel?, Captain America 1 to Winter Soldier leaves to much missing information?, Hassan: “Captain America was not suppose to be good.”, Steve Rodgers, Winter Soldier helps Captain America passes Iron Man as the money maker?, Audience poll results for all final 4 movies, Mike: “Spiderman 2 changed everything when it came out”, Is The Dark Knight a Batman movie or a joker movie?, Christian Bale as Batman, Octavius one of the Marvel villains, Mike: “Is all of Spiderman 2’s strengths greater than Heath Ledger’s performance as Joker?”   Segment 3: Are The Dark Knight and Spiderman 2 better than Winter Soldier?, Audience Poll update, Winter Soldier vs. The Dark Knight, Dark Knight has a lot of artistic value, Hassan: “If Dark Knight were a Joker movie it’d be one of the greatest comic book movies ever made.”, Audience poll and host opinions conflict, Bryan with a Y vs. Brian with an I, Best Comic Book Movie Sequel decided Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio * Soundcloud * Spreaker * Stitcher * Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting app for your iOS or Android phone. Just search “Secrets of the Sire” or “Host Michael Dolce” to find us. Stream our Videos: * YouTube * Facebook And don’t forget to go to our Patreon.com/secretsofthesire page and support our show! NEXT WEEK:  True Blood’s Kristina Anapau returns to the show to plug her new film!

Did Ready Player One hit all the nostalgia notes or did it wallow in the past? PLUS: Our Best Sequels #FinalFour is at an end! Which of these 4 #comicbook sequels is the BEST of all time?! Segment 1: Best Comic Book Movie Sequel Madness Final Four: Spider Man 2 vs. The Dark Knight, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 vs. Winter Soldier, Ready Player 1 opening weekend, Steven Spielberg, Did Ready Player 1 live up to the hype?, Nostalgia and references in Ready Player 1, Do millennials understand the nostalgic references in the movie?, Hassan: “The story was not original…”, Is this a win for Spielberg? Segment 2: Guardians of the Galaxy 2 vs. Winter Soldier debated, Are Hassan and Mike satisfied with the final four? , Hassan and Mike revel their ideal Top 4, Is Guardians of the Galaxy 2 the better sequel?, Captain America 1 to Winter Soldier leaves to much missing information?, Hassan: “Captain America was not suppose to be good.”, Steve Rodgers, Winter Soldier helps Captain America passes Iron Man as the money maker?, Audience poll results for all final 4 movies, Mike: “Spiderman 2 changed everything when it came out”, Is The Dark Knight a Batman movie or a joker movie?, Christian Bale as Batman, Octavius one of the Marvel villains, Mike: “Is all of Spiderman 2’s strengths greater than Heath Ledger’s performance as Joker?”   Segment 3: Are The Dark Knight and Spiderman 2 better than Winter Soldier?, Audience Poll update, Winter Soldier vs. The Dark Knight, Dark Knight has a lot of artistic value, Hassan: “If Dark Knight were a Joker movie it’d be one of the greatest comic book movies ever made.”, Audience poll and host opinions conflict, Bryan with a Y vs. Brian with an I, Best Comic Book Movie Sequel decided Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio * Soundcloud * Spreaker * Stitcher * Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting app for your iOS or Android phone. Just search “Secrets of the Sire” or “Host Michael Dolce” to find us. Stream our Videos: * YouTube * Facebook And don’t forget to go to our Patreon.com/secretsofthesire page and support our show! NEXT WEEK:  True Blood’s Kristina Anapau returns to the show to plug her new film!

Things are heating up in our #MarchMadness bracket! Which BEST SEQUEL will win it all? Winter Soldier vs Civil War! Dark Knight vs X2! Guardians 2 vs Logan and Superman 2 vs Spider-Man 2. Listen in to find out more on this episode of Secrets of the Sire. Michael and Hassan return to continue their Comic Book Movie Madness Tournament to determine the best comic book movie sequel. Segment 1 Logan VS. Guardians of the Galaxy 2 – Hue Jackman, The Wolverine, Patrick Stewart, How did Wolverine get his claws back?, Tribute trailer, Even split poll, Magneto, Unresolved plot details, Stray Bullets. They start off by going into the comic book movie sequel bracket by breaking down the four remaining matchups. They start off in the Talkradio bracket with… Logan vs. Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Michael and Hassan discuss the potential plot holes in Logan, the experience watching Guardians 2 vs. its predecessor, and dive deep into what makes Logan great or not great. Hassan on Logan: “Logan is a one-shot film. It had to destroy a lot to be successful. Segment 2 Filling the 30 year gap between Logan and The Wolverine, The Last Jedi, Days of Futures Past, Logan has a stronger story than Guardians 2?, Hassan: “I say Logan sucks and Guardians of the Galaxy 2 wins”, How did Magneto get his powers back?, Mike Dolce’s new book The Mainstream release party. The debate bleeds into the second segment. They go deep into comic book history to determine how Wolverine got his claws back in Logan, and dive into the continuity of the rebooted X-Men series to figure out the claw debate in Logan. Michael on Logan vs. Guardians of the Galaxy 2: “From a story standpoint, Logan is better than Guardians 2.” Segment 3 SuperMan 2 vs Spider Man 2, Octavius vs. General Zod, Richard Doner, Evolution of Superhero movies, Production Value. They keep Logan vs. Guardians 2 on hold to sweep through the no-brainer match up which was Dark Knight vs. X2. Things get heated when they discuss Spiderman 2 vs. Superman 2. Michael and Hassan debate over the flaws between Spiderman 2 and Superman 2 and why Hassan is for Superman 2 over Spiderman 2. They discuss whether how the different movie eras the two movies are in affected them and Sam even weighs in on Superman 2 vs. Spiderman 2. They then go into Captain America: Winter Soldier vs. Captain America: Civil War. Michael questions what created the hype in Winter Soldier. Hassan: “The only way they could make a good Logan film is to discredit everything that came before it.” Segment 4 Civil War vs. Winter Soldier, What is it about Winter Soldier that makes it so exciting?, Caller discusses Spider Man 2’s effectiveness, as well as Guardians 2 vs. Logan, “Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is a better sequel, Logan is a better movie”, Captain America, Chris Evans and Scarlett Johannsen chemistry, Final 4 Decided, Donald Glover’s animated Dead Pool gets pushed back. They wrap up the show by debating between Winter Soldier and Civil War. They then determine who gets into the Final Four and then Spin the Racks before ending the show. They discuss the cancellation of Deadpool: The Animated Series run by Donald Glover. Things get heated on this episode of Secrets of the Sire. Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio *

Things are heating up in our #MarchMadness bracket! Which BEST SEQUEL will win it all? Winter Soldier vs Civil War! Dark Knight vs X2! Guardians 2 vs Logan and Superman 2 vs Spider-Man 2. Listen in to find out more on this episode of Secrets of the Sire. Michael and Hassan return to continue their Comic Book Movie Madness Tournament to determine the best comic book movie sequel. Segment 1 Logan VS. Guardians of the Galaxy 2 – Hue Jackman, The Wolverine, Patrick Stewart, How did Wolverine get his claws back?, Tribute trailer, Even split poll, Magneto, Unresolved plot details, Stray Bullets. They start off by going into the comic book movie sequel bracket by breaking down the four remaining matchups. They start off in the Talkradio bracket with… Logan vs. Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Michael and Hassan discuss the potential plot holes in Logan, the experience watching Guardians 2 vs. its predecessor, and dive deep into what makes Logan great or not great. Hassan on Logan: “Logan is a one-shot film. It had to destroy a lot to be successful. Segment 2 Filling the 30 year gap between Logan and The Wolverine, The Last Jedi, Days of Futures Past, Logan has a stronger story than Guardians 2?, Hassan: “I say Logan sucks and Guardians of the Galaxy 2 wins”, How did Magneto get his powers back?, Mike Dolce’s new book The Mainstream release party. The debate bleeds into the second segment. They go deep into comic book history to determine how Wolverine got his claws back in Logan, and dive into the continuity of the rebooted X-Men series to figure out the claw debate in Logan. Michael on Logan vs. Guardians of the Galaxy 2: “From a story standpoint, Logan is better than Guardians 2.” Segment 3 SuperMan 2 vs Spider Man 2, Octavius vs. General Zod, Richard Doner, Evolution of Superhero movies, Production Value. They keep Logan vs. Guardians 2 on hold to sweep through the no-brainer match up which was Dark Knight vs. X2. Things get heated when they discuss Spiderman 2 vs. Superman 2. Michael and Hassan debate over the flaws between Spiderman 2 and Superman 2 and why Hassan is for Superman 2 over Spiderman 2. They discuss whether how the different movie eras the two movies are in affected them and Sam even weighs in on Superman 2 vs. Spiderman 2. They then go into Captain America: Winter Soldier vs. Captain America: Civil War. Michael questions what created the hype in Winter Soldier. Hassan: “The only way they could make a good Logan film is to discredit everything that came before it.” Segment 4 Civil War vs. Winter Soldier, What is it about Winter Soldier that makes it so exciting?, Caller discusses Spider Man 2’s effectiveness, as well as Guardians 2 vs. Logan, “Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is a better sequel, Logan is a better movie”, Captain America, Chris Evans and Scarlett Johannsen chemistry, Final 4 Decided, Donald Glover’s animated Dead Pool gets pushed back. They wrap up the show by debating between Winter Soldier and Civil War. They then determine who gets into the Final Four and then Spin the Racks before ending the show. They discuss the cancellation of Deadpool: The Animated Series run by Donald Glover. Things get heated on this episode of Secrets of the Sire. Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio

The Madness continues! Will a Wolverine make it out of the second round? Will the Dark Knight laugh down the competition? And oh that Thor: Dark World… Segment 1 Michael and Hassan start by previewing the Sweet 16 by going through each region. First, the Lord of the Radio Region which consists of… Spiderman 2 vs. Hellboy 2 and Superman 2 vs. Thor Ragnarok The Dolce Region with Dark Knight vs. The Wolverine and X2 vs. X-Men First Class The Pat Shand region which consists of Captain America: Winter Soldier vs. Thor: Dark World and The Avengers: Age of Ultron vs Captain America: Civil War. Throw in a side debate over the pronunciation of posthumous and we got ourselves a heated tournament to decide amongst these movie sequels. Hassan’s thoughts on Dark Knight: “Dark Knight is a great movie, it’s not a good batman movie.” Hassan’s thoughts on The Wolverine : “Wolverine is a good Wolverine Movie, but not a good movie.” Segment 2 They continue previewing the bracket with the Sam Talking Alternative Region which has Logan vs. Iron Man 3 and Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 vs. X-Men: Days of Future’s Past. With the whole Sweet 16 bracket revealed, Mike and Hassan breakdown and determine which movies advance to the Elite 8. They start by breaking down with Age of Ultron vs. Civil War and which movie’s issues are less glaring. They rush through some of the more lopsided matchups (Spiderman 2 vs. Hellboy 2 and Winter Soldier vs. Thor: Dark World). Hassan’s opinion of Civil War: “Civil War comes down to one line: Should we tell Tony?”   Segment 3 Michael and Hassan go into the Sam region by breaking down the upset potential of Iron Man 3 over Logan. They debate between Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 vs. X-Men: Days of Future Past. They talk about what they didn’t expect out of Days of Future’s Past, the differences in the stories of The Dark Knight and The Wolverine: X-Men Origins. Hassan on Logan: “I’m not a fan of old man Logan. I’m not a fan of the idea of Old Man Logan.” Michael on The Wolverine: X-Men Origins: “Wolverine tried to do a lot of things, but the performances were a bit uneven. The Silver Samurai in the end was horrible.” Segment 4 Michael and Hassan wrap the show up with a debate between Superman 2 and Thor Ragnarok and the nostalgia factor of Superman 2. They then determine which X-Men sequel is better: X-Men 2 or X-Men: First Class. Michael on Thor Ragnarok vs. Superman 2: “Thor Ragnarok was a cool sitcom, but Superman 2 is much bigger.” Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio * Soundcloud * Spreaker * Stitcher * Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting app for your iOS or Android phone. Just search “Secrets of the Sire” or “Host Michael Dolce” to find us. Stream our Videos: *

The Madness continues! Will a Wolverine make it out of the second round? Will the Dark Knight laugh down the competition? And oh that Thor: Dark World… Segment 1 Michael and Hassan start by previewing the Sweet 16 by going through each region. First, the Lord of the Radio Region which consists of… Spiderman 2 vs. Hellboy 2 and Superman 2 vs. Thor Ragnarok The Dolce Region with Dark Knight vs. The Wolverine and X2 vs. X-Men First Class The Pat Shand region which consists of Captain America: Winter Soldier vs. Thor: Dark World and The Avengers: Age of Ultron vs Captain America: Civil War. Throw in a side debate over the pronunciation of posthumous and we got ourselves a heated tournament to decide amongst these movie sequels. Hassan’s thoughts on Dark Knight: “Dark Knight is a great movie, it’s not a good batman movie.” Hassan’s thoughts on The Wolverine : “Wolverine is a good Wolverine Movie, but not a good movie.” Segment 2 They continue previewing the bracket with the Sam Talking Alternative Region which has Logan vs. Iron Man 3 and Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 vs. X-Men: Days of Future’s Past. With the whole Sweet 16 bracket revealed, Mike and Hassan breakdown and determine which movies advance to the Elite 8. They start by breaking down with Age of Ultron vs. Civil War and which movie’s issues are less glaring. They rush through some of the more lopsided matchups (Spiderman 2 vs. Hellboy 2 and Winter Soldier vs. Thor: Dark World). Hassan’s opinion of Civil War: “Civil War comes down to one line: Should we tell Tony?”   Segment 3 Michael and Hassan go into the Sam region by breaking down the upset potential of Iron Man 3 over Logan. They debate between Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 vs. X-Men: Days of Future Past. They talk about what they didn’t expect out of Days of Future’s Past, the differences in the stories of The Dark Knight and The Wolverine: X-Men Origins. Hassan on Logan: “I’m not a fan of old man Logan. I’m not a fan of the idea of Old Man Logan.” Michael on The Wolverine: X-Men Origins: “Wolverine tried to do a lot of things, but the performances were a bit uneven. The Silver Samurai in the end was horrible.” Segment 4 Michael and Hassan wrap the show up with a debate between Superman 2 and Thor Ragnarok and the nostalgia factor of Superman 2. They then determine which X-Men sequel is better: X-Men 2 or X-Men: First Class. Michael on Thor Ragnarok vs. Superman 2: “Thor Ragnarok was a cool sitcom, but Superman 2 is much bigger.” Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio * Soundcloud * Spreaker * Stitcher * Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting app for your iOS or Android phone. Just search “Secrets of the Sire” or “Host Michael Dolce” to find us. Stream our Videos: *

The Best Comic Book Movie Sequels go head-to-head as our annual “Comic Book Movie March Madness” returns! Marvel novel writer Pat Shand help us field a bracket of 16 of the BEST comic book movie sequels of all time. You won’t believe what makes the cut! Michael and Hassan are feeling the March Madness. They bring on Marvel writer Pat Shand to craft their own bracket for comic book movies. This year’s theme is comic book movie sequels. Segment 1 They welcome on Marvel writer and friend of the show Pat Shand. They joke around with discussions of fast food, Pat’s fondness for Six Feet Under, whether the show “Jumped the Shark” and its overall legacy. Segment 2 Michael, Hassan and Pat go on the unveil the bracket for this year’s Comic Book March Madness. They break down what films qualify as a sequel to be eligible for the tournament. They start determining which films earn the one seat Michael: “Dark knight is a no-brainer one seat” Segment 3 They continue to cut down the list with debates over whether X2 and Blade 2 are good enough to join the Big Dance, which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Sequel deserves a spot and then begin the seeding process. Segment 4 They close in on the bracket’s completion by establishing their top 8 films, and start the elimination process. ELIMINATED: Amazing Spider Man 2 Michael “They’ve serialized the movies to feel like episodes instead of movies.” Hassan on Superman 2: “Superman 1 was an iconic movie. Superman 2 is a studio cash grab, but it was good.” Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio * Soundcloud * Spreaker * Stitcher * Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting app for your iOS or Android phone. Just search “Secrets of the Sire” or “Host Michael Dolce” to find us. Stream our Videos: * YouTube * Facebook And don’t forget to go to our Patreon.com/secretsofthesire page and support our show! NEXT WEEK: Our Comic Book March Movie Madness continues as we welcome comedian Halle Stern on to help us get to the Elite 8!

The Best Comic Book Movie Sequels go head-to-head as our annual “Comic Book Movie March Madness” returns! Marvel novel writer Pat Shand help us field a bracket of 16 of the BEST comic book movie sequels of all time. You won’t believe what makes the cut! Michael and Hassan are feeling the March Madness. They bring on Marvel writer Pat Shand to craft their own bracket for comic book movies. This year’s theme is comic book movie sequels. Segment 1 They welcome on Marvel writer and friend of the show Pat Shand. They joke around with discussions of fast food, Pat’s fondness for Six Feet Under, whether the show “Jumped the Shark” and its overall legacy. Segment 2 Michael, Hassan and Pat go on the unveil the bracket for this year’s Comic Book March Madness. They break down what films qualify as a sequel to be eligible for the tournament. They start determining which films earn the one seat Michael: “Dark knight is a no-brainer one seat” Segment 3 They continue to cut down the list with debates over whether X2 and Blade 2 are good enough to join the Big Dance, which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Sequel deserves a spot and then begin the seeding process. Segment 4 They close in on the bracket’s completion by establishing their top 8 films, and start the elimination process. ELIMINATED: Amazing Spider Man 2 Michael “They’ve serialized the movies to feel like episodes instead of movies.” Hassan on Superman 2: “Superman 1 was an iconic movie. Superman 2 is a studio cash grab, but it was good.” Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio * Soundcloud * Spreaker * Stitcher * Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting app for your iOS or Android phone. Just search “Secrets of the Sire” or “Host Michael Dolce” to find us. Stream our Videos: * YouTube * Facebook And don’t forget to go to our Patreon.com/secretsofthesire page and support our show! NEXT WEEK: Our Comic Book March Movie Madness continues as we welcome comedian Halle Stern on to help us get to the Elite 8!

On this edition of Secrets of the Sire, Michael and Hassan welcome Devil’s Due Publisher Josh Blaylock onto the show. They talk to him about his newly-created line of graphic novels. Also, Michael and Hassan celebrate International Women’s Day with Jessica Jones Season Two, how media should cover social movements like #metoo and they Spin the Racks with a major announcement for next week’s show. Download the podcast in to find out more on this episode of Secrets of the Sire. Segment 1 Michael and Hassan celebrate International Women’s Day by breaking down this week’s edition of Entertainment Weekly, the way they covered women and how magazines and other forms of media should go about covering social movements. Hassan on yesterday’s storm: (Sarcastically) “Oh my god, precipitation is falling from the sky. I can’t believe it!” Michael on Entertainment Weekly’s Message this week: “Are we being sold a movement or experiencing a movement?” Segment 2 They then discuss the premier of the second season of the Netflix series Jessica Jones. How the #Metoo movement has affected the series, primarily through the marketing of the series. Hassan on how marketing handles movements like me too: “There are no ethics in marketing.” Segment 3 Michael and Hassan break down the first two episodes of the series, the problem with the series’ season length, and the diversity of the cast. They then welcome Devils’ Due comics publisher Josh Blaylock to talk about his experience working in the comic book industry, his new line of graphic novels and what future projects he has going on.  Segment 4 They wrap up the show with another edition of Spin the Racks covering a new Star Wars series in the works under Jon Favreau, the problem with theories and speculations of Star Wars news, some wonderful light-hearted news involving super hero themed photographs and a major announcement for next week’s show. Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio * Soundcloud * Spreaker * Stitcher * Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting app for your iOS or Android phone. Just search “Secrets of the Sire” or “Host Michael Dolce” to find us. Stream our Videos: * YouTube * Facebook And don’t forget to go to our Patreon.com/secretsofthesire page and support our show! NEXT WEEK: Our Comic Book March Movie Madness returns as we welcome writers Pat Shand and Matthew Rosenberg onto the show

On this edition of Secrets of the Sire, Michael and Hassan welcome Devil’s Due Publisher Josh Blaylock onto the show. They talk to him about his newly-created line of graphic novels. Also, Michael and Hassan celebrate International Women’s Day with Jessica Jones Season Two, how media should cover social movements like #metoo and they Spin the Racks with a major announcement for next week’s show. Download the podcast in to find out more on this episode of Secrets of the Sire. Segment 1 Michael and Hassan celebrate International Women’s Day by breaking down this week’s edition of Entertainment Weekly, the way they covered women and how magazines and other forms of media should go about covering social movements. Hassan on yesterday’s storm: (Sarcastically) “Oh my god, precipitation is falling from the sky. I can’t believe it!” Michael on Entertainment Weekly’s Message this week: “Are we being sold a movement or experiencing a movement?” Segment 2 They then discuss the premier of the second season of the Netflix series Jessica Jones. How the #Metoo movement has affected the series, primarily through the marketing of the series. Hassan on how marketing handles movements like me too: “There are no ethics in marketing.” Segment 3 Michael and Hassan break down the first two episodes of the series, the problem with the series’ season length, and the diversity of the cast. They then welcome Devils’ Due comics publisher Josh Blaylock to talk about his experience working in the comic book industry, his new line of graphic novels and what future projects he has going on.  Segment 4 They wrap up the show with another edition of Spin the Racks covering a new Star Wars series in the works under Jon Favreau, the problem with theories and speculations of Star Wars news, some wonderful light-hearted news involving super hero themed photographs and a major announcement for next week’s show. Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio * Soundcloud * Spreaker * Stitcher * Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting app for your iOS or Android phone. Just search “Secrets of the Sire” or “Host Michael Dolce” to find us. Stream our Videos: * YouTube * Facebook And don’t forget to go to our Patreon.com/secretsofthesire page and support our show! NEXT WEEK: Our Comic Book March Movie Madness returns as we welcome writers Pat Shand and Matthew Rosenberg onto the show

It’s a special week for Michael and Hassan on Secrets of the Sire as they welcome stand-up comedian and former head writer for the Howard Stern Show Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling live in studio. They discuss his long time career at the Howard Stern Show, Private Parts, Jenna Jameson and get his take on pop culture hits like Walking Dead, Black Panther and more. Download the podcast in to find out more on this episode of Secrets of the Sire. Segment 1 They welcome Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling and start the show with a blaze. They ask Jackie about growing up with comics, his superman fandom, using a toy drone. and Michael and Hassan get Jackie’s thoughts on Black Panther. Segment 2 Michael and Hassan discuss Jackie’s time with the Howard Stern Show. How he was nearly not in the Private Parts movie, the matchmaking scene in the movie, what it was like doing the show while filming the movie, and the longevity of the howard Stern Show Jackie on his part in the Private Parts movie: “I’ve gotten some people saying my lines were one of the funniest parts in the movie. That felt great for me because I wrote those lines.” Jackie on Howard Stern Show’s Longevity: “They kept asking me how long will it last? How long will it last? IT LASTED.” Segment 3 They return to discuss the origins of Gary’s Baba Booey nickname, his thoughts on the recurring “F— Jackie” phrase, the many memorable highlights and people he met while being apart of the show, what it was like sending them his material and tells some off the air stories. Jackie on the F— Jackie catchphrase: “One of the last things Howard said on terrestrial radio was F— Jackie. And I took that as a love letter.” Segment 4 They wrap up the show with Michael and Hassan doing another edition of Spin the Racks. They discuss Kevin Smith’s recovery from a heart attack. Jackie tells stories of other comedians suffering heart attacks on stage. Then they discuss the low ratings of the new Walking Dead season. Jackie on Get Out’s chances to win Best Picture: “I don’t think they have the balls to give it to Get Out” Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio * Soundcloud * Spreaker * Stitcher * Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting app for your iOS or Android phone. Just search “Secrets of the Sire” or “Host Michael Dolce” to find us. Stream our Videos: * YouTube * Facebook And don’t forget to go to our Patreon.com/secretsofthesire page and support our show! NEXT WEEK: Get rid of your post-Oscars hangover with Secrets of the Sire. Did Logan snag the gold?

It’s a special week for Michael and Hassan on Secrets of the Sire as they welcome stand-up comedian and former head writer for the Howard Stern Show Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling live in studio. They discuss his long time career at the Howard Stern Show, Private Parts, Jenna Jameson and get his take on pop culture hits like Walking Dead, Black Panther and more. Download the podcast in to find out more on this episode of Secrets of the Sire. Segment 1 They welcome Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling and start the show with a blaze. They ask Jackie about growing up with comics, his superman fandom, using a toy drone. and Michael and Hassan get Jackie’s thoughts on Black Panther. Segment 2 Michael and Hassan discuss Jackie’s time with the Howard Stern Show. How he was nearly not in the Private Parts movie, the matchmaking scene in the movie, what it was like doing the show while filming the movie, and the longevity of the howard Stern Show Jackie on his part in the Private Parts movie: “I’ve gotten some people saying my lines were one of the funniest parts in the movie. That felt great for me because I wrote those lines.” Jackie on Howard Stern Show’s Longevity: “They kept asking me how long will it last? How long will it last? IT LASTED.” Segment 3 They return to discuss the origins of Gary’s Baba Booey nickname, his thoughts on the recurring “F— Jackie” phrase, the many memorable highlights and people he met while being apart of the show, what it was like sending them his material and tells some off the air stories. Jackie on the F— Jackie catchphrase: “One of the last things Howard said on terrestrial radio was F— Jackie. And I took that as a love letter.” Segment 4 They wrap up the show with Michael and Hassan doing another edition of Spin the Racks. They discuss Kevin Smith’s recovery from a heart attack. Jackie tells stories of other comedians suffering heart attacks on stage. Then they discuss the low ratings of the new Walking Dead season. Jackie on Get Out’s chances to win Best Picture: “I don’t think they have the balls to give it to Get Out” Download our Podcast: * iTunes * iHeart Radio * Soundcloud * Spreaker * Stitcher * Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting app for your iOS or Android phone. Just search “Secrets of the Sire” or “Host Michael Dolce” to find us. Stream our Videos: * YouTube * Facebook And don’t forget to go to our Patreon.com/secretsofthesire page and support our show! NEXT WEEK: Get rid of your post-Oscars hangover with Secrets of the Sire. Did Logan snag the gold? Did ‘Get Out’ make history for the soc...