Trentus Magnus Punches Reality

In this latest ball-wrecking episode, Magnus continues the critically-praised Superman Megaseries with a discussion about Superman Beyond #1-#4. An elderly Superman questions his place in a world that truly has moved on around him.Did His Excellency cherish these comics? Or metaphorically burn them in effigy because you can't really burn digital comics? Saying so here would defeat the purpose of listening. So start listening!Also, in the email section, more lowly peasants attempt to express their love and devotion to His Excellency but, once again, words fail them. But Magnus appreciates their pathetic efforts anyway.If the rest of you peons have a suggestion for a topic, you should feel free to e-mail your wise leader at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and he might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise!Feedback for this and any other episode may be sent to trentusmagnus@gmail.com.

In this latest ball-crashing episode, Magnus continues the critically-lauded Superman Megaseries with a discussion about the DC Comics Library hardcover reprint of the classic Kryptonite Nevermore/Sandman Saga that brought the titular hero into the Bronze Age. Did Magnus love it? Hate it? Reluctantly accept it? Demand his money back? Tune in now and find out! Also, we once again get into some listener feedback as you plebes try your pathetic best to give proper tribute to His Excellency's grandeur but fail miserably in the attempt. But Magnus loves you anyway. If the rest of you lowly serfs have a suggestion for a topic, you should feel free to e-mail your grand leader at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and he might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise! Feedback for this and any other episode may be sent to trentusmagnus@gmail.com.

In this latest ball-shivving episode, Magnus kicks off the longwaited Superman Megaseries in observance of a certain Last Son of Krypton's 76th anniversary. In this inaugural entry in the megaseries, the focus falls on "The Stranger Who Stalks Smallville" from Superboy v1 #150 cover dated September 1968. Also, we once again dip into listener feedback. His Excellency's loyal subjects try their pitiful best to render proper homage but their words fail to do justice to his awesomeness. But Magnus forgives them. As for the rest of you lowly peons, do you have a suggestion for a topic? Feel free to e-mail me at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and I might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise! Feedback for this and any other episode may be sent to trentusmagnus@gmail.com.

In this latest ball-slamming episode, Magnus continues the Smallville season 01 retrospective series, tackling episode 14- Zero through episode 17- Reaper. A *MAJOR* Smallville trope gets introduced in this batch of episodes, an old villain returns (briefly) and there are two incredibly annoying guest stars. Also, we once again dip into listener feedback. Grateful subjects of His Excellency Magnus express their loyalty and try to understand just what makes their leader so amazing. But there are no words to explain something like that, of course. Do you have a suggestion for a topic? Feel free to e-mail me at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and I might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise! Feedback for this and any other episode may be sent to trentusmagnus@gmail.com.

In this latest ball-deflating episode, Magnus is once again joined by disgraced former-Wall Street financial advisor Chris Honeywell for another chapter of the Big Book Report. This time out, it's the Big Book of Scandal. Magnus and Chris make a gentleman's agreement to talk about all the stuff you're really not supposed to talk about with other people. Ever. After last week's ball-punching, 3.5 hour epic, things are a little easier this time. Minimal production BS and just under two hours in length. Much more manageable. Also, this is the narrowest gap in time between recording and release of any Trentus Magnus Punches Reality episode since the mighty first episode many moons ago. So here we are. Now start listening lest some really embarassing information about you get leaked to the national media. Do you have a suggestion for a topic? Feel free to e-mail me at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and I might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's

Here it is! In this latest ball-punching episode, Magnus is joined by several podcasters to shoot the breeze about famous 50th issues of comics. This son of a son is over three and a half hours long. Three and a half hours of comic book awesomeness, plus a few personal confessions and recollections. Do you have a suggestion for a topic? Feel free to e-mail me at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and I might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise! Feedback for this and any other episode may be sent to trentusmagnus@gmail.com.

In this latest ball-kicking episode, Magnus winds up this five part series dedicated to movie sequels that have been severely misjudged. By the time "credits" roll here, the record will have oh-fficially been set straight as only His Excellency Magnus can set it! This time around, the spotlight falls on the Karate Kid Part III, easily the most maligned and misunderstood of the Karate Kid trilogy. Daniel gets kicked around a lot during the movie but that's nothing compared to how poorly this third entry's been treated by fans, critics and the intelligentsia over the years. But no more! Yes, kids, Magnus turns a highly literary and analytical eye to this film's myriad themes, layers and twists. So what more is there to say? Start listening or Terry Silver and John Kreese will concoct a diabolical plot against you and your sensei next! This sequel series will consist of only five parts because next week comes the epic, epic, EPIC Fiftieth Episode Epic Milestone Anniversary Retrospective Spectacular Extravaganza!

In this latest ball-stomping episode, Magnus nears the end of a five part series dedicated to movie sequels that have been severely misjudged. Because it's time to set the record straight! This time around, the discussion revolves around the Matrix Reloaded and the Matrix Revolutions. How bad are those movies exactly? Well, giving it all away here would defeat the whole purpose of the episode. So start listening already! Otherwise, Smith will drop by your house and assimilate you too. This sequel series will only consist of five parts because we're drawing closer, ever closer, to the epic, epic, EPIC Fiftieth Episode Epic Milestone Anniversary Retrospective Spectacular Extravaganza! More to follow! Also, this time around we once again dip into listener feedback. Loyal subjects everywhere try to put into words just how awesome His Excellency Magnus is but none can quite do justice to his grandeur. Their efforts are nevertheless appreciated though. Do you have a suggestion for a topic? Feel free to e-mail me at

In this latest ball-smothering episode, Magnus continues the five part series dedicated to movie sequels that have been severely misjudged. Because it's time to set the record straight! This time around, the spotlight falls on the Superman sequels that haven't been discussed on this show yet: Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III and Superman IV. This is by popular demand, incidentally. Where does Magnus come down with movies. Great? Mediocre? Poop on a stick without the stick? Saying so here would defeat the whole point of listening to the show, wouldn't it? This sequel series will only consist of five parts because here we also begin our build up to the epic, epic, EPIC Fiftieth Episode Epic Milestone Anniversary Retrospective Spectacular Extravaganza! More to follow! Do you have a suggestion for a topic? Feel free to e-mail me at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and I might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise! Feedbac

In this latest ball-igniting episode, Magnus continues the five part series dedicated to movie sequels that have been severely misjudged. Because it's time to set the record straight! This time around, the spotlight falls on Batman Returns. What did the guy who praised and defended the Schumacher films think of Burton's darkest Batman film? If I said it here, there'd be no reason to listen. And this show's nothing if not gimmick-adept! This sequel series will only consist of five parts because here we also begin our build up to the epic, epic, EPIC Fiftieth Episode Epic Milestone Anniversary Retrospective Spectacular Extravaganza! More to follow! So what the hell more is there to say? Unless you want penguin commandos camping out on your front lawn, start listening! Do you have a suggestion for a topic? Feel free to e-mail me at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and I might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise! Feedback for this and a

In this latest ball-detonating episode, Magnus embarks on a new five part series dedicated to movie sequels that have been severely misjudged. It's time to set the record straight! To kick off the new series, His Excellency is joined by Two True Freaks co-host and former Apple software engineer Scott Gardner to shoot the breeze about the amazingly awesome epicness of Spider-Man 3. Did he and Scott love it? Hate it? You did read the beginning of this paragraph, right? This series will only consist of five parts because here we also begin our build up to the epic, epic, EPIC Fiftieth Episode Epic Milestone Anniversary Retrospective Spectacular Extravaganza! More to follow! So what the hell more is there to say? Start listening right now or Venom will come to your house and chew your face off! Do you have a suggestion for a topic? Feel free to e-mail me at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and I might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise

In this latest ball-impaling episode, Magnus continues the Smallville retrospective series, tackling episode number eight, Jitters through episode 13, Kinetic. How much is there to really say about these episodes? Listen for yourself. In a rare show of synergy, the feedback section relates to the first trickles of the response to the last Magnus Talks About Smallville show. Something to look forward to, yes? So what more do you want? Unless you want Amy Adams to come to your house and eat your spleen, you'll start listening right now! Do you have a suggestion for a topic? Feel free to e-mail me at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and I might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise! Feedback for this and any other episode may be sent to trentusmagnus@gmail.com.

In this latest ball-shocking episode, Magnus is once again joined by Chris "not guilty, Your Honor" Honeywell for another entry of the Big Book Report. This week features discussion about the Big Book of the 70's. From disco to polyester, we're talking about ten years of tackiness and tumult! Chris "she didn't look like a cop!" Honeywell's nostalgia for the more colorful extracurricular activities isn't as interesting following the latest edition of Two True Freaks Storytellers. And as a pair, Magnus and Honeywell get lost in fond remembrances of Recordings of Illegitimate Origin while criticizing the modern music industry (or what's left of it)... and less-than-fond remembrances of the Son of Sam with a side of Columbine thrown in for good measure. But in the plus column, if you're a fan of listening to Chris "pinch and roll" Honeywell gleefully violate every known measuring post of common sense and good taste, this is the episode for you! So start listening already! Just don't expect any feedback this time

In this latest ball-choking episode, Magnus runs out of ideas and so joins forces with Scott Ryfun from D4G (where pretentious goes for dinner) to talk mostly about music. From the 1960's to the 1990's, there's a *LOT* of music talk here. Oh yeah, and the Secret Origins of D4G and Trentus Magnus Punches Reality are revealed for the very first time (at least on Trentus Magnus Punches Reality). So start listening! Otherwise His Excellency might go into a kung-fu stance on you! No feedback this week! Do you have a suggestion for a topic? Feel free to e-mail me at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and I might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise! Feedback for this and any other episode may be sent to trentusmagnus@gmail.com.

In this latest ball-hammering episode, Magnus takes a fond look back at one of the great sci-fi movies of all time. Gattaca! Thrill to His Excellency's origin story with Gattaca before subjecting this bad boy to a little bit of analysis. How well does the movie ultimately hold up? Judge for yourself!There's also more feedback this week courtesy of Tom Panarese!What more do you need? Start listening now before Eugene runs you over in his wheelchair!Do you have a suggestion for a topic? Feel free to e-mail me at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and I might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise!Feedback for this and any other episode may be sent to trentusmagnus@gmail.com.

In this latest ball-immolating episode, Magnus kicks the tires on Sandman Mystery Theatre 1-4 written by Matt Wagner with art by Guy Davis. It's a sordid tale of kidnapping, murder and incest. As if all that wasn't cool enough, it's also the first Vertigo title this podcast has ever discussed. Probably. Truth is we're too lazy to double-check.So. Sandman Mystery Theatre. What worked? What didn't? Is SMT a celebration of Wesley Dodds or a brand new character given an old character's name? There's only one way to find out! And that one way is to listen!All this, plus more listener e-mail too! This week's response comes from the pen (yes, he handwrites everything) of Professor Alan of the Quarter-Bin and Shortbox Showcase podcasts from the Relatively Geeky Network.If you're not convinced yet, you may as well give up and listen to boring NPR or something because this podcast episode to end all podcast episodes will rip your face off, glue it back on and rip it off again. You will need a new pair of underwear by t

Come celebrate 39 ball-demolishing episodes with Magnus and take a fond look back at everything that's made Trentus Magnus Punches Reality the runaway podcast sensation that's sweeping the nation and, as ever, gab about comics.It's an hour and a half of incredibly manly talk about comics. Plus, Magnus opens the ol' mailbag and handles some listener feedback.All this and criticism of Grant Morrison is kept to a relative minimum.Unless you won lottery and have a bio-movie in development where you'll be played by Denzel Washington (like Magnus does), it just doesn't get any better than this. So start listening now!Do you have a suggestion for a topic? Feel free to e-mail me at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and I might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise!Feedback for this and any other episode may be sent to trentusmagnus@gmail.com.

In this latest ball-gripping episode, Magnus takes a fond look back at the three issue Strangers in Paradise miniseries from 1993. What went right and what went wrong. All that and Magnus checks out some more listener feedback too!So get to it already! Or do you want Katchoo to pull your nose and then curb stomp you too?Do you have a suggestion for a topic? Feel free to e-mail me at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and I might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise!Feedback for this and any other episode may be sent to trentusmagnus@gmail.com.

All podcasters make grandiose plans sometimes. Sometimes they dream up epic scales of awesome never before dreamed of by their predecessors. Sometimes they come up with something so stupendously amazing that the entire podcasting game is redefined. Sometimes their creativity and inventiveness is unleashed in ways nobody ever dared dream of before.But sometimes they fall flat on their faces.And when they fall flat on their faces, they need help digging themselves out and retaining some semblance of their dignity. It's a true friend who assists in that endeavor.But in this latest ball-squeezing episode, that's precisely what happens when J. David Weter (but you can call him Dave) saves Magnus from the consequences of his own folly. This episode was originally intended to reach for the stars but the end result instead barely scratched the ground.And J. David Weter (but you can call him Dave) agreed to come to the rescue and bail Magnus out.The subject? Zip, zilch, nada. Nearly 2.5 hours of nothing. Absolutely no

In this latest ball-crunching episode, Magnus begins an epic new journey in analyzing Smallville. From the ball-decimating pilot episode to the ball-slapping series finale, Magnus will discuss every Smallville episode there's ever been. Admittedly some more than others but ALL will be discussed.Yes, including the dreaded fourth season.Analysis is made, subplots are analyzed, continuity is remarked upon; no stone will be left unturned in Clark's journey from simple farmboy to world's greatest protector.So get to it already! Or do you want Lex to get sent over to your house to run you off a bridge with his Porsche?Do you have a suggestion for a topic? Feel free to e-mail me at trentusmagnus@gmail.com and I might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise!Feedback for this and any other episode may be sent to trentusmagnus@gmail.com.