Rogue-ish I's draws closer to its conclusion and issue #200 looms large on the horizon as Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston prepare to discuss the most purrrfect of Bat-villains, Catwoman!
Gotham's feline femme fatale has been a mainstream of the mythos for just over three quarters of a century! Naturally that makes for a character in need of exploration HKC! style. Joining your hosts this week is Catherine Houston (aka Mrs. JediCole). A female perspective being most welcome when it comes to discovering a storied career rich with many changes of character as well as costume.
Catwoman rose from "just another crazy comic book criminal" to become a fairly heavy hitter in the DC Universe. But what is her place in the psyche of Batman himself? What facets of the Dark Knight are reflected in her personality like the facets of a coveted gem about to be stolen from a one-percenter's wall safe? These and other questions are raised right here, right now.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
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Recorded not long after the Sunday, August 21 episode of The Rantcor Pit Live, hosts Cole Houston and Eddie Medina continued to share the memories of Infinicon 2016 and especially moderating panels with Gerald Home and Dickey Beer.
Actor Gerald Home donned the mask and costume of Tessek (aka Squid-Head) of Jabba's Palace as well as that of a Mon Calamari officer aboard Home One in the climactic battle against the Empire. Stuntman Dickey Beer was cast as Jabba's Skiff Guard Barada, but also took on the roles of a Gamorrean Guard on the Skiff, a Weequay, and even doubled for Jeremy Bullock and Mark Hamill during the battle over the Pit of Karkoon. Furthermore he was a Stormtrooper and a Rebel Soldier for the Endoor battle scenes!
Your hosts, especially JediCole, had the opportunity to enjoy the company of both men at Infinicon during the Return of the Jedi panels and discovered there was so much more to them than Star Wars! Many a tale of Hollywood was shared, so many that it took an episode of each of the Rantcor Pit incarnations to tell as many as possible. From behind the scenes on what was to be Revenge of the Jedi to many other film and television tales, the discussion is a lively one on this episode.
JediCole, Gerald Home, Dickey Beer, and Eddie Medina invoke a classic Squid-Head pose!
Discover more about two incredible "men in masks" who were part of the final chapter of the original trilogy!
Heads or tails, black or white, off or on, this or that. Pairs of choices that can dictate life if they are allowed. In the case of one particular denizen of the Gotham City underworld, this is not only allowed, it is a way of life!
As the latest story arc continues to explore the place of Batman's top five villains in his war on crime and his life as reflected in each, Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston brave the dichotomy of none other than Two-Face.
Steve McCauley returns to the show to add his own insights on this duplicitous villain. Thoughts, ideas, and observations are tossed around like so many double-headed silver dollars and many a discovery is made about the nature of post-acid-assault Harvey Dent.
No flip of the coin is necessary when it comes to the decision of whether or not to delve into the more than two sides of Two-Face in the latest issue of
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Saturday, August 13, 2016
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My phone seems to know me too well. Earlier today I had chosen to avail myself of a little free time to indulge in a brief nap. Upon waking I reached over to collect my phone which was charging nearby and the screen opened to a headline, despite me not having had the internet connection on any news feed that I recalled. "Kenny Baker, the Man Inside R2-D2, Dead at 81".
As the producer and co-host of The Rantcor Pit and The Rantcor Pit Live, I felt a few words on the passing of Kenny Baker were in order here on the JCU site.
It was rare that I would seek celebrity autographs at various signings over the years. As a result I only had one opportunity to really meet Kenny Baker in person, despite various appearances at conventions in the Dallas area over the years. I did opt to stand in line with friends who were seeking his autograph and had the opportunity to see the joy that he and his wife took in greeting the fans. There was a glow about the man as he greeted Star Wars fan after Star Wars fan seeking to say hello, to thank him for his role in the film that inspired so many, and to take home a memento of such a meeting, if only far too brief. As an actor it must have been quite a surprise for Baker to be propelled into the spotlight of phenomenon that came with what was a most curious role indeed. Sitting all day inside the shell of a robot in a space movie? Yet in behind the scenes footage it is obvious that he gave it his all and by Jedi was having the time of his life inside that cumbersome costume. While it was George Lucas' vision that gave us a man inside the machine, it was Kenny Baker who truly gave us R2-D2! I never really got to meet the man, but I know that my enjoyment of C-3PO's friend and foil was greatly enhanced by his presence. Farewell Kenny Baker. Thank you for the memories.
Cole "JediCole" Houston
August 13, 2016
Rogue-ish I's continues with another chapter delving deeply into the psyche and nature of the villains that truly define aspects of the Batman.
Bruce Wayne's alter ego-fueled war on crime is punctuated by those adversaries that mirror facets of his life and personality. Generally in an exaggerated form, some part of the Dark Knight Detective can be found within those villains that plague his days the most. Despite a dapper appearance that is almost comical in nature, the Penguin has proven himself more than worthy to find a place in the upper echelon of Batman's rogue's gallery.
In this compelling issue, the villainous one-percenter Oswald Cobblepot becomes the topic of discussion. Andrew Farmer and Cole "JediCole" Houston are joined by Eddie Medina of The Rantcor Pit shows! Enjoy this exploration of another of the more underrated of the Bat-foes as three seasoned podcasters put on the Ritz and ponder the parasol-wielding, seafood-eating, bird-keeping, tuxedo-wearing, waddle-walking fine feathered fiend that is the Penguin!
Caution: A little wine and the combination of Andrew and Eddie has this issue of the show taking a few...adult oriented turns. Enjoy!
As promised, here is the All-Con Guide to Convention Etiquette video from which this episode took its name. - JediCole
Welcome to a brand new story arc for HKC!, "Rogue-ish I's". You are entering in this issue an in-depth look at five of the most vital adversaries in the Dark Knight's long crime-fighting career. To begin, Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston pose a riddle.
More accurately, a Riddler!
One of the most underrated Bat-Villains, the Riddler has come of his own in more recent years. Re-imagined as something more than just a periodic thorn in Batman's side, Edward Nygma's curious alter ego is a force to be reckoned with indeed!
To help unravel the mystery within a puzzle inside an actual enigma, your hosts have enlisted the aid of Dallas-area Riddler maven and cosplayer, Josh Watson. Bringing his considerable knowledge and love of the character to bear, the insights into the mind of this most curios of criminals abound.
