Podcasts by Kicks and Comics Podcast
Produced by BG Media Group, Kicks and Comics is an Austin-based podcast at that intersection of sneaker heads and comic fans. Covering pop culture, film, art design and overall nerdiness! Join hosts The82ndastronaut and Marco as they prove one episode at a time, that not all superheroes wear capes, some wear Air Jordans!
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Ice, Ice, Baby from 2022-02-11T14:23:23
The 82nd Astronaut chronicles his first attempt at restoring yellowed Air Jordan sneaker soles back to their icy glory. The forecast for this episode is CHILLY.
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I am Jack's Podcast...a look back into Fight Club from 2022-01-26T01:29:10
1999 was an incredible year in film. Several were released that year that dealt with reality and our perception of it. Of those releases, Fight Club seemed to catch the cultural zeitgeist with me...
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We Still Know Kung Fu, a return to The Matrix from 2022-01-03T16:35:58
The 82nd Astronaut, Marco and Roly Dizzle follow the white rabbit into the latest installment of The Matrix franchise for the first episode of Kicks & Comics of 2022. Will they take the Red Pill a...
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"You've Got Red On You" a conversation with author Clark Collis from 2021-12-01T23:07:32
Senior Entertainment Weekly writer and all around funny and great person Clark Collis sits down with the 82nd Astronaut and Marco to talk about his new book "You've Got Read On You: How Shaun of th...
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Cancellations and Customs from 2021-11-17T16:49:15
The Kicks & Comics crew gets a little topical and talks about Nike's decision to postpone the latest Air Max Scott collaboration and Marco gives us a view into his first foray into sneaker customiz...
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Bond, James Bond Another Day from 2021-11-11T14:10:32
The 82nd Astronaut is joined in this episode by his brother Roly Dizzle to discuss the latest installment in the Bond franchise "No Time To Die." Secret agent shenanigans and tangents ricochet aro...
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What If... from 2021-10-21T03:15:51
Have you ever wondered What If...the Kick & Comics duo could stay on topic? Well us as well and if you followed us this far this is not the episode where that happens. Join Marco & the 82nd Astro...
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Keep Your Kicks Crispy from 2021-10-19T13:11:17
The 82nd Astronaut shares a little knowledge on how to best store, clean and keep your kicks as crispy as possible in this week's episode.
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Lets Talk About Mids Baybee from 2021-09-28T13:17:14
During his rookie year Michael Jordan wore the mid version of the Air Jordan 1, yet in recent memory the Air Jordan 1 has been the target of jokes and hate by some in the sneaker community. This w...
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Y The Last Man Compendium One Book Review from 2021-09-22T12:42:18
Inspired by the new FX/Hulu adaptation of "Y The Last Man" the 82nd Astronaut decided to revisit the comic book series that inspired it by reading the new DC Black Compendium of the same name. Joi...
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Journey into Fugazi Sneakers from 2021-09-15T13:35:01
The 82nd Astronaut documents his first expedition into knock off sneakers by reviewing and comparing the Rocawear Henry High to the Air Jordan I. Bought on Wally Martinez dot com the Rocawear Henr...
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Sneaker Culture Is Dead. from 2021-09-10T00:43:38
Each Saturday morning we line up digitally for a chance to get the latest sneaker and in most cases we are frustrated by failure. No one seems immune to this and big companies like Nike do very li...
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Suicide Squad Review from 2021-08-28T19:26:51
What does a giant starfish, rats and full frontal male nudity have in common? Why they all have a starring role in 2021's The Suicide Squad. Join the 82nd Astronaut and new co-host The Career Und...
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SB Bruin React Review from 2021-08-17T15:36:04
Inspired by the Team USA skate team the 82nd Astronaut copped a fairly cool pair of Nike SB kicks. Join us a we take a look at this newest addition to the Nike SB line.
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The Living Dead Review from 2021-08-03T16:47:29
"When there is no more room in hell, the dead shall walk the Earth." Such an ominous quote from a great film franchise is what George A. Romero's legacy will be to film and pop culture. Continuin...
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MORTAL KOMBAT! from 2021-07-02T20:46:16
"It has begun." Those three words ushered in a tournament that held the fate of all mankind. MORTAL KOMBAT! This episode join the Kicks & Comics Duo as we dive into the Mortal Kombat video game ...
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Jupiter's Legacy from 2021-06-11T16:27:01
Oh Netflix, sometimes you put out fantastic content and sometimes you put out shows like Jupiter's Legacy. Now if that doesn't give away what Marco and the 82nd Astronaut thought about this show I...
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To Me My X-Men w/ The X-Wife Podcast Team from 2021-05-31T22:06:10
An uncanny, astonishing, amazing and adjective less podcast comes straight for your genes as the Kicks & Comics crew welcome Justin and Alicia of "The X-Wife Podcast" to geek out over all things X-...
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Jordan Zion 1 Review from 2021-05-15T02:53:50
82nd Astronaut here coming to you with a review of Zion Williamson's first signature shoe, the Jordan Zion 1. I happened to snag this pair from Dick's Sporting goods which believe it or not has a...
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Wanda,Vision Falcon, the Winter Soldier and a Patridge in a Pear Tree. from 2021-05-10T01:33:34
The 82nd Astronaut and Laugh....we mean Marco talk about the hit Disney+ series WandaVision and Capt...sorry Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Spoilers abound as we give an series overview and though...
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Worlds Collide w The Grail Seekers from 2021-04-07T01:00:02
This week we welcome two genuine ATLiens, The Grail Seekers! We planned on talking about the Dark Phoenix but as is our modus operandi we go down a tangent road we like to call Tangent Road. Join...
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Zack Synder's Justice League from 2021-03-26T23:13:43
Never underestimate the power of fandom because after years of denying its existence Warner Brothers has finally released the version of the Justice League we have been wanting to see. Gone are th...
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Nike Stories w/ Drew Hammell from 2021-03-06T20:45:49
Complex Sneaker of the Year contributor, sneaker blogger and Eastbay brand ambassador Drew Hammell aka Nike Stories on IG stops by this week to chat with the Kicks & Comics Crew. Drew gets into hi...
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Wonder Woman 84 from 2021-01-04T23:14:41
Happy 2021 y'all! Marco and the 82nd Astronaut invade your podcast rotation with their review on WW84. Put your New Year's resolutions aside and procrastinate a little longer as we give our 84 ce...
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The New Mutants Movie Review from 2020-12-11T16:49:37
Much like the Yeti or his North American cousin the Sasquatch, The New Mutants movie was thought to be an urban legend to only be spoken of in hushed tones amongst the dusty $1 bins in comic book s...
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Billy Butcher brings all The Boys to Vought's yard from 2020-11-24T01:15:55
Sometimes super heroes don't act so super. Billy Butcher knows this and is on a one man mission to eradicate all "Supes." Sometimes it takes more than one person to get the job done so Butcher cr...
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No one man should have all that....Project Power? from 2020-10-09T04:08:08
Ever since 1994's hit superhero movie BlankMan, Hollywood has been desperately trying to replicate the formula of making a movie about superheroes or people with super powers that doesn't come from...
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1 Year Anniversary w/ The Snkr Truck from 2020-10-01T03:25:17
Oh my, how quickly a year goes by! October of 2019 we started this podcast with no real expectations but we sincerely cannot believe what the last 12 months have brought. Interviews we never though...
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Green Room (2015) Review from 2020-09-05T01:21:43
Nothing can be more disconcerting than walking into a space that you know you don't fit in. It gets downright frightening when that space is filled with racist skinheads out to kill you in order t...
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The Kickz Doctor will see you now w/Flippin Kickz from 2020-09-02T23:33:16
Sneaker restorer extraordinaire Alex aka Flippin Kickz sits down to talk his craft and drops some free game on how to keep your kicks as crispy as possible. Please go check out his IG and YouTube ...
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Fall 2020 Kick Talk from 2020-08-29T20:06:44
The leaves are changing and the morning air is getting a little more crisp....well not in Texas per say but perhaps in your neck of the woods. Today the 82nd Astronaut and Marco talk about some re...
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Slam Magazines! from 2020-08-29T19:34:50
Nothing made a trip to the local grocery store more complete than to find a new issue of Slam waiting for Marco and the 82nd Astronaut back in the mid 90s. Slam also spawned the still high coveted...
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Slow Loud and Banging Comics Books w/ Schlub Runner from 2020-08-24T22:00:08
OutKast, T.I., Ludacris, and Killer Mike are all luminaries of Atlanta but one that needs to be added to that list is Schlub Runner. Mr. Runner did us the pleasure of talking about raw vs slabbed ...
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Kicks and Comics (And Other Things) w/ Shea Serrano from 2020-08-06T00:50:31
It is always cool to meet someone whose work you admire. It downright surreal when that person decides to sit down and have a conversation with you about it. The 82nd Astronaut and Marco got that...
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There Will Be...That Texas Blood w/ Christopher Condon from 2020-07-29T04:22:20
The Kicks and Comics Dynamic Duo have a chat with That Texas Blood author Chris Condon. Small town living gets a big time spotlight in a series that is so well written and drawn you can actually t...
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Goonies Never Say Die-The Goonies Movie Review from 2020-05-28T22:23:46
In a time of darkness and uncertainty the 82nd Astronaut and Marco have decided to take you back to a simpler time and remind you that "Goonies never say die!" This week we talk about Marco's favo...
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The Last Dance Episode 9-10 Review from 2020-05-22T16:40:24
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco discuss the penultimate and ultimate episode of the ESPN documentary "The Last Dance." A huge thank you for getting us past 1000 plays! We hope you will be with us fo...
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The Last Dance Episodes 5-8 Review from 2020-05-15T02:31:31
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco recap episodes 5-8 of the ESPN documentary "The Last Dance" and stay surprisingly on topic....for the most part. Join us as we also talk about the drive of current NBA...
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The Last Dance Episode 1-4 Review from 2020-04-29T02:14:35
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco emerge from quarantine to discuss the first four episodes of the ESPN documentary "The Last Dance." This wouldn't be a Kicks & Comics episode if the conversation did n...
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My monitos (Toys) bring all my friends to the yard from 2020-04-21T18:51:29
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco discuss the action figures and toys they grew up with in this episode. Join us as we walk down memory lane and reminisce of a time where rated R movies had action figu...
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Twilight Zone Talk from 2020-03-27T02:12:30
Come with the 82nd Astronaut and Marco as they step through the door of imagination and travel deep within the 5th dimension to review 4 episodes of the 82nd Astronaut's favorite show of all, The T...
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COVID-19 Talk from 2020-03-19T23:49:29
Hunkered down deep within the heart of Austin, the 82nd Astronaut and Marco discuss the global stopping pandemic causing by COVID-19. Unlike SARS, H1N1 or MERS this virus has sunk it's teeth into ...
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Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey from 2020-02-29T14:55:37
The Dynamic Duo return with Episode 1 of Season 2! This episode features life changing news as well as review of Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey. This would not be a Kicks and Comics episode if tange...
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S2 E0-Kobe Bryant's Passing from 2020-01-31T01:23:03
There are moments in life that happen and it seems as if the whole world stops and pays attention. Sunday January 26th 2020 was one of those days. Sadly nine people aboard a helicopter in Southern ...
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Episode XIII-Texas Humor Founder Jay B Sauceda from 2019-12-30T19:55:22
The 82nd Astronaut, Marco and AJ sit down with Texas Humor Founder Jay B Sauceda to talk all things Texas. Come join us for the final episode of the 2019 and season one of Kicks and Comics!
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Episode XII-Justice League Talk from 2019-12-20T15:00:33
Marco gushes fondly over a movie he calls on par with Gone With the Wind and The Godfather. Meanwhile the 82nd Astronaut is second guessing all of his life choices mainly starting a podcast with s...
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Episode XI-DCEU Movie Talk from 2019-12-13T15:00:33
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco share their love for...no their admiration for...their...nope I cannot lie. Marco and the 82nd Astronaut tear the DCEU a new one but in the kindest way possible.
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Episode X-Jumpman, Jumpman, Jumpman from 2019-12-06T15:01:03
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco discuss the reason why most people got into the shoe game, Michael Jeffery Jordan aka Air Jordan aka The Jumpman.
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Episode IX: DCs Kingdom Come Book Club Episode from 2019-11-27T01:36:11
Kicks & Comics first book club episode wherein the Dynamic Duo discuss the classic DC Comics Elseworld tale Kingdom Come. A mini Frozen 2 review may or may not be sprinkled throughout the episode ...
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Episode VIII-Terminator Talk Rise of The Dark Fate from 2019-11-21T03:09:48
The Skynet Computer Overlord allows the 82nd Astronaut, Marco and special guest Rol Dizzle discuss the Terminator Franchise. Spoilers, audio gremlins and Major League Baseball talk abound. This i...
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Episode VII-A MAGIK Conversation from 2019-11-14T02:09:23
MAGIK Supply located in the Domain in Austin, Texas may appear to the casual outsider to be just another apparel boutique. However once you step inside and truly explore it for yourself, you will ...
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Episode VI-Marvel Cinematic Universe Retrospective from 2019-11-08T15:00:24
The 82nd Astronaut and Marco pop some corn and discuss superhero cinema with a heavy focus on the MCU. Fingers crossed Leo DiCaprio listens to this and signs on to play Namor.
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Episode V-Kicks & Comics MexiCAN Spooktacular from 2019-10-30T03:39:25
In this inaugural spooktacular episode the 82nd Astronaut and Marco talk all things spooky. From the Mexican horror folklore they were told as kids, to the sketchy Air BnBs Marco stays at while on...
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Episode IV-Top 5 Sneakers of the World Craig from 2019-10-25T14:00:12
In this weeks episode of Kicks and Comics the guys discuss their top 5 sneakers and a variety of other topics, as always tangents abound!
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Episode III-Joker from 2019-10-17T22:35:48
82nd Astronaut and Marco view and discuss Joker. Spoilers abound in yet another tangent filled episode where wrestling, scoliosis tests and tai chi are all fair game in the city of Gotham.
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Episode I-Origins from 2019-10-02T01:24:10
The beginning, two friends based out of Austin, TX catching up and discussing their love of sneakers, comics, pop culture and general nerdieness. With regular tangents and discussions of a variety ...
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Episode II-Origins from 2019-10-02T01:11:19
In episode 2 the guys discuss their histories with Comic Books. Marco's mothers questionable parenting (kidding) as we dive into his hormonal comic book choices as a young adolescent. The8ndastrona...
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