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19: "Invasion of the Hydronoids / Hitchhike / City in a Bottle / Space Emergency"
The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast
10/22/22 • 83 min
"Invasion of the Hydronoids / Hitchhike / City in a Bottle / Space Emergency"
Aired: September 24, 1977
Batman, Robin and Aquaman must stop an "Invasion of the Hydronoids. Next, the Wonder Twins teach a lessson in how dangerous it is to "Hitchhile". Then, the combied Justice League travel to another world to save a "City in a Bottle". Finally, Wonder Woman and special guests. Hawkman and Hawkgirl, must rescue Skylab and Space Shuttle in a "Space Emergency".
John and Dan Greenfield of 13th Dimension discuss the Brave and the Bold vibe of the first story, the creepiness of the Wonder Twins story, and the differences between Filmation and Ruby Spears Hawkman, along with the introduction of Hawkgirl.
Dan references The Ultimate Super Friends Companion by Will Rodgers. Check it out for yourself by purchasing a copy via Amazon.
Dan Greenfield is the editor and co-creator of 13thDimension.com, a website devoted primarily to comics and pop culture, past and present. To him, the basic food groups are Batman, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek (the Original Series), James Bond, the Beatles and the Stones. But if he had to he'd be able to subsist on Batman alone. Channel 11 in New York was his favorite syndicated channel as a kid -- you can guess why -- followed closely by Channel 5. Channel 9 didn't really enter into it unless he was home sick and there wasn't much else on. He's married to his remarkably patient wife Wendy and his best sidekick is his son, Sam. They have two cats,Lex and Zod.
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011: "The Ultra-Beam"
The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast
04/29/21 • 42 min
"The Ultra-Beam"
Aired: November 17, 1973
Hank and Ben are two men who believe the world would be better offer without gold to tempt the greed of humanity and they have devised a beam that can extract the metal from the earth which they then convert to another metal. The problem is, this extraction is causing issues with the planet and the Super Friends are called in to investigate.
John and Dan Greenfield of 13th Dimension are back talking another episode of The Super Friends. In this episode, they discuss the lack of the use of the term alchemy in a plot that revolves around it, the odd bouncy shoes of one of the characters and the music of the first season.
John references The Ultimate Super Friends Companion by Will Rodgers. Check it out for yourself by purchasing a copy via Amazon.
Dan Greenfield is the editor and co-creator of 13thDimension.com, a website devoted primarily to comics and pop culture, past and present. To him, the basic food groups are Batman, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek (the Original Series), James Bond, the Beatles and the Stones. But if he had to he'd be able to subsist on Batman alone. Channel 11 in New York was his favorite syndicated channel as a kid -- you can guess why -- followed closely by Channel 5. Channel 9 didn't really enter into it unless he was home sick and there wasn't much else on. He's married to his remarkably patient wife Wendy and his best sidekick is his son, Sam. They have two cats,Lex and Zod.
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Filmation Files: Aquaman - "The Rampaging Reptile Men"
The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast
05/10/20 • 33 min
Aquaman
"The Rampaging Reptile Men"
September 9, 1967
The Reptile Men attack an Atlantean power station and retreat when Aquaman arrives. He follows them to their under water grotto where he discovers an entire civilization.
John and Dan discuss the last story in the first airing of Aquaman. This discussion includes a look at the Aqualab, the design of the Reptile Men, and issue #35 of Aquaman from a few months earlier where the Atlanteans give up their ability to breathe underwater.
Join us in a few weeks as we return with a new Super Friends review, "The Balloon People" and follow that up with a look at a Green Lantern short for our next Filmation Files.
002: "The Baffles Puzzle"
The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast
05/27/19 • 44 min
"The Baffles Puzzle"
Aired: September 15, 1973
At first, it seems to Batman like a simple matter for the police when all the encyclopedias disappear from the library. But when Colonel Wilcox of the Secret Department of Investigation contacts the Super Friends to prevent the stealing of French lithographs, things get serious as the scent of almonds connects the two events. It's a race then to stop the theft of $5 million while dealing with a series of threats and trying to located the missing Junior Super Friends.
John is joined by 13th Dimension webmaster Dan Greenfield to discuss this episode that sounds like it has more going for it than the pervious one. At least, it seems that way to John. There are many firsts for the series here, including the appearance of Clark Kent, Kryptonite, and Colonel Wilcox. In addition, John and Dan discuss the animation choices of the episode, Wonder Woman's powers, and the cast taking on other voices.
Dan Greenfield is the editor and co-creator of 13thDimension.com, a website devoted primarily to comics and pop culture, past and present. To him, the basic food groups are Batman, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek (the Original Series), James Bond, the Beatles and the Stones. But if he had to he'd be able to subsist on Batman alone. Channel 11 in New York was his favorite syndicated channel as a kid -- you can guess why -- followed closely by Channel 5. Channel 9 didn't really enter into it unless he was home sick and there wasn't much else on. He's married to his remarkably patient wife Wendy and his best sidekick is his son, Sam. They have two cats,Lex and Zod.
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"Attack of the Giant Squid/Game of Chicken/The Water Beast/Volcano"
The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast
07/15/23 • 70 min
"Attack of the Giant Squid/Game of Chicken/The Water Beast/Volcano"
Aired: October 29, 1977
Superman and Aquaman must stop an "Attack of the Giant Squid" on the shipping lines. Next, the Wonder Twins and their space monkey, Gleek, find themselves tested when they try to stop two teens from engaging in a dangerous "Game of Chicken". Them the combined Justice League faces the Manta and "The Water Beast". Finally, Superman with special guest Samuri attempts to rescue an alien craft trapped in an active "Volcano".
John and Dan Greenfield of 13th Dimension discuss how badass Aquaman is this episode, the twist the Wonder Twin plot plays in their usually patterned story, Black Manta, and the powers set of Samuri.
Dan references The Ultimate Super Friends Companion by Will Rodgers. Check it out for yourself by purchasing a copy via Amazon.
Dan Greenfield is the editor and co-creator of 13thDimension.com, a website devoted primarily to comics and pop culture, past and present. To him, the basic food groups are Batman, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek (the Original Series), James Bond, the Beatles and the Stones. But if he had to he'd be able to subsist on Batman alone. Channel 11 in New York was his favorite syndicated channel as a kid -- you can guess why -- followed closely by Channel 5. Channel 9 didn't really enter into it unless he was home sick and there wasn't much else on. He's married to his remarkably patient wife Wendy and his best sidekick is his son, Sam. They have two cats,Lex and Zod.
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005: "Dr. Pelagian's War"
The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast
12/01/19 • 53 min
"Dr. Pelagian's War"
Aired: October 6, 1973
A Nemo-esque environmentalist demands the world's industrialists change their polluting ways or face the consequences. And then it's a race against time as the Super Friends must "convince" three holdouts.
While the last episode didn't meet with Dan Greenfield of 13th Dimension's approval, he has to admit that this may be the best of the first five stories and it does have a lot going for it. Together, they discuss the origin of the name Pelagian, the darker tones this episode takes while also having some of the best humorous bits to date, the importance and strength of Aquaman in this first season, and his unexplained relationship with Pelagian.
John references The Ultimate Super Friends Companion by Will Rodgers. Check it out for yourself by purchasing a copy via Amazon.
Dan Greenfield is the editor and co-creator of 13thDimension.com, a website devoted primarily to comics and pop culture, past and present. To him, the basic food groups are Batman, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek (the Original Series), James Bond, the Beatles and the Stones. But if he had to he'd be able to subsist on Batman alone. Channel 11 in New York was his favorite syndicated channel as a kid -- you can guess why -- followed closely by Channel 5. Channel 9 didn't really enter into it unless he was home sick and there wasn't much else on. He's married to his remarkably patient wife Wendy and his best sidekick is his son, Sam. They have two cats,Lex and Zod.
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018: "The Secret Four / Tiger on the Loose/ The Mysterious Time Creatures / The Antidote"
The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast
09/24/22 • 81 min
"The Secret Four / Tiger on the Loose/ The Mysterious Time Creatures / The Antidote"
Aired: September 17, 1977
Batman, Robin and Superman must stop The Secret Four from upsetting the world's oil supplies. Next, the Wonder Twins teach two lessons when there's a "Tiger on the Loose". Then, the combied Justice League takes on Dicktor and his quest to conquor time. Finally, Wonder Woman and special guest, Apache Chief race to obtain much needed snake venom, but first they must get past the giant cobra, Katuru.
John and Dan Greenfield of 13th Dimension discuss the World's Finest vibe of the opening story, the unusual choices of forms in the Wonder Twins story and the 70s porn stache of Kalmo.
Dan references The Ultimate Super Friends Companion by Will Rodgers. Check it out for yourself by purchasing a copy via Amazon.
Dan Greenfield is the editor and co-creator of 13thDimension.com, a website devoted primarily to comics and pop culture, past and present. To him, the basic food groups are Batman, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek (the Original Series), James Bond, the Beatles and the Stones. But if he had to he'd be able to subsist on Batman alone. Channel 11 in New York was his favorite syndicated channel as a kid -- you can guess why -- followed closely by Channel 5. Channel 9 didn't really enter into it unless he was home sick and there wasn't much else on. He's married to his remarkably patient wife Wendy and his best sidekick is his son, Sam. They have two cats,Lex and Zod.
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009: "The Balloon People"
The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast
06/20/20 • 42 min
"The Balloon People"
Aired: November 3, 1973
An alien family comes to Earth in the hopes of finding a home and starting over after watching their own world fall apart from pollution. But a ruthless scientist will stop at nothing to capture them and learn their secrets. The Super Friends take on the role of the guardians of the aliens, but they are more than able to take care of themselves.
John and Dan Greenfield of 13th Dimension are again at odds over the merits of this episode. They discuss the potential for the Balloonians to become a cartoon series of its own, the fashion choices of Robin, and how a dopey lackey can ruined a potentially great villain.
John references The Ultimate Super Friends Companion by Will Rodgers. Check it out for yourself by purchasing a copy via Amazon.
Dan Greenfield is the editor and co-creator of 13thDimension.com, a website devoted primarily to comics and pop culture, past and present. To him, the basic food groups are Batman, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek (the Original Series), James Bond, the Beatles and the Stones. But if he had to he'd be able to subsist on Batman alone. Channel 11 in New York was his favorite syndicated channel as a kid -- you can guess why -- followed closely by Channel 5. Channel 9 didn't really enter into it unless he was home sick and there wasn't much else on. He's married to his remarkably patient wife Wendy and his best sidekick is his son, Sam. They have two cats,Lex and Zod.
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017: "The Brain Machine / The Joy Ride / The Invasion of the Earthors / The Whirlpool"
The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast
08/27/22 • 77 min
"The Brain Machine / The Joy Ride / The Invasion of the Earthors / The Whirlpool"
Aired: September 10, 1977
Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman must stop a scientist from taking over the world with his brain machine. Next, the Wonder Twins teach two kids about the dangers of joyriding. Then, the combied Justice League takes on the underworld meance of the Earthors. Finally, Aquaman and special guest, Black Vulcan race to rescue an oil tanker heading towards a Whirlpool!
John and Dan Greenfield of 13th Dimension discuss the introduction of the Wonder Twins, the various story and interest segments of the new season and the fascination with magic. Plus, they also compare the two versions of the theme song so far.
John references The Ultimate Super Friends Companion by Will Rodgers. Check it out for yourself by purchasing a copy via Amazon.
Dan Greenfield is the editor and co-creator of 13thDimension.com, a website devoted primarily to comics and pop culture, past and present. To him, the basic food groups are Batman, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek (the Original Series), James Bond, the Beatles and the Stones. But if he had to he'd be able to subsist on Batman alone. Channel 11 in New York was his favorite syndicated channel as a kid -- you can guess why -- followed closely by Channel 5. Channel 9 didn't really enter into it unless he was home sick and there wasn't much else on. He's married to his remarkably patient wife Wendy and his best sidekick is his son, Sam. They have two cats,Lex and Zod.
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The Filmation Files: Superboy - "The Terrible Trio"
The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast
08/13/22 • 22 min
Superboy
"The Terrible Trio"
Superboy teaches three school bullies a lesson in a very sadistic way
John and Dan Greenfield of 13th Dimension get back to the Hall of Justice and open another case from The Filmation Files. They talk about the legal wrangling when it comes to Superboy and streaming options, the sadistic bent of Superboy and the animation style used in the episode when it comes to portraying teens.
We'll be back in two weeks with our Super Friends review of the first episode of the second season.
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How many episodes does The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast have?
The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast currently has 49 episodes available.
What topics does The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Kids & Family, Cartoon, Abc, Podcasts, Tv, Batman, Tv & Film and Superman.
What is the most popular episode on The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast?
The episode title 'Filmation Files: Green Lantern - "Evil Is as Evil Does"' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast?
The average episode length on The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast released?
Episodes of The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast are typically released every 14 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast?
The first episode of The World's Greatest Superfriends Podcast was released on Mar 10, 2019.
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