After 17 years, Marvel’s first family has finally made their MCU debut! Based on the beloved characters created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the much anticipated The Fantastic Four: First Steps is currently playing in theatres, and Let Me Know How It Is has their review. Listen to Frank, Clifton, and Zack as they discuss everything about the film: from the cast, to the film’s look, to new takes on long time comic staples like the Thing and Silver Surfer, we get into it all. And of course we will speculate and theorize about what impact and implications The Fantastic Four: First Steps will have on the greater MCU. Be aware, this is a spoiler-filled review. You can find episode notes, along with all of our past episodes, at letmeknowhowitis.com You can find us on Bluesky and Threads And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.

Superman is back in theatres with the conveniently named new film Superman written and directed by James Gunn.  The DCU is officially underway and we at Let Me Know How It Is tell you all what we thought of the new film starring Rachel Brosnahan, Nicolas Holt, Edi Gathegi, Skyler Gisondo, and David Corenswet as the Man of Steel.  It’s all here, covering Superman, Krypto, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor in addition to some thoughts about where the future of the DCU is headed. Be aware, this is a spoiler-filled review. You can find episode notes, along with all of our past episodes, at letmeknowhowitis.com You can find us on Bluesky and Threads And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.

In just a few short weeks, the new DC Universe of movies and TV shows, under the helm of James Gunn, will get underway in full. This episode we share reactions, thoughts and predictions for some of the upcoming DC Universe projects we are most excited about. We talk super dogs, evil geniuses, and catch up with the team of misfits from Peacemaker! And in case you missed it, you can check out our previous episode to hear our thoughts on upcoming MCU projects. You can find episode notes, along with all of our past episodes, at letmeknowhowitis.com You can find us on Bluesky And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.

There are a plethora of super-heroics coming to the big and little screens in the months and year ahead. This episode, we take the time to share our thoughts, speculations, and feelings on a whole slew of teasers, trailers, and other newsy tidbits that pertain to forthcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe shows and movies. We talk first steps for the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man's new day, and dive into the many, many, many, stars that are teaming up for Avengers Doomsday! Come back and join us next episode as we discuss the upcoming DC Universe Projects. You can find episode notes, along with all of our past episodes, at letmeknowhowitis.com You can find us on Bluesky And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.

The conclusion to our review of Amazon Prime’s Batman: Caped Crusader.  We're looking at the final two episodes of Season one. When we last saw Harvey Dent, he wore the face of an honest man, but his choice has now left him as the most wanted man in Gotham City.  Face to face with the law and the mob, Harvey is out for revenge and Batman has to work double time to find his friend before Thorne’s men and Gotham’s not so finest do. It all built to this, the final two episodes of Batman: Caped Crusader Season 1! You can find episode notes, along with all of our past episodes, at letmeknowhowitis.com You can find us on Bluesky And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.

We're back and continuing our review of Season One of Amazon Prime’s Batman: Caped Crusader. In Part 3, the panel discusses episodes 6, 7, and 8, where Batman faces off against ghosts and hitmen and vampires, oh my! Eagle-eyed fans might be able to spot a few orphans of note as well. We get into all of it! So please enjoy Part 3 of our Batman: Caped Crusader season long review. You can find episode notes, along with all of our past episodes, at letmeknowhowitis.com You can find us on Bluesky And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.

Let Me Know How It Is is so grateful to welcome to the show: Stan Berkowitz! Stan Berkowitz is an Emmy award winning writer whose resume includes work on some of your favorite animated series and films. His writing credits include:  Superman: The Animated Series, The New Batman Adventures, Batman Beyond, Justice League, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Static Shock, Ben 10 Alien Force, and Batman: The  Brave and the Bold.  Stan Berkowitz is also the author of the new book, Beyond the Bat: Secrets of a Superhero Scribe with illustrations from Dan Riba which is now available for purchase on Amazon.  Zack and Frank sit down with one of the greats, as they discuss Stan's time working at Warner Bros. Animation, the creative process, and adapting work from comic to screen. Stan's Book on Amazon: Beyond the Bat: Secrets of a Superhero Scribe  Stan Berkowitz and Dan Riba will be at Planet Comicon in Kansas City March 21 - 23 Booth #2822 You can find episode notes, along with all of our past episodes, at letmeknowhowitis.com You can find us on Bluesky And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.

Join us for our slightly belated Year-End/New Year special episode. First, we share what we loved in entertainment in 2024 - we talk about some possibly hidden gems you might have missed as well as some acclaimed shows, movies, and games that we believe truly lived up to their hype. Then we look ahead (and up, up and away) to some of the upcoming 2025 releases that we are most excited about. Come along with us as we slowly drag ourselves into 2025, where we definitely have more in store for you all! You can find episode notes, along with all of our past episodes, at letmeknowhowitis.com You can now find us on Bluesky And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.

In August 2024, Amazon Prime released Batman: Caped Crusader, the latest animated series to star everyone’s favorite Dark Knight Detective, and we're reviewing every episode from the inaugural season!  This discussion is Part 2 where we will be detailing episodes 4 and 5 of the series, the showcase of Gotham’s (not so) finest, and the debut of everyone's favorite shrink jester revealing her costumed alter ego. There is a lot to unpack, so jump right in to Part 2 of our discussion of Batman: Caped Crusader! You can find episode notes, along with all of our past episodes, at letmeknowhowitis.com You can now find us on Bluesky And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.

In August 2024, Amazon Prime released Batman: Caped Crusader, the latest animated series to star everyone's favorite Dark Knight Detective. The series boasts quite the pedigree of creators; longtime fans of DC Animated projects will recognize the names Bruce Timm and James Tucker.  Filmmakers, J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Lost) and Matt Reeves (The Batman, Cloverfield)!also executive produce along with comic giant Ed Brubaker. This series sets Gotham City during the 1940s and follows a young Batman in the beginning stages of his crime fighting career. The series is skewed towards an older audience, and Let Me Know How It Is will be reviewing the entire season! Check out our first discussion covering the first three episodes of Batman: Caped Crusader. You Can find Episode Notes along with all of our past episodes at letmeknowhowitis.com You can now find us on Bluesky And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.

It comes around just once every calendar; the most anticipated time of the year. Girls and boys of all ages thrilled and excited about what they will get. A time of togetherness and building memories that will last a life time. No, we're not talking about Christmas, we talking San Diego Comic Con!!! The big one, the event where animation, TV, Movies, comics and more all come together to celebrate geekdom! It's also the premiere event for all kinds of news regarding our favorite characters and media. We dig through all the announcements and dish on what has us most excited. It’s Comic Con 2024, and we've got reactions!

Few things are certain in life.  “Death and taxes” as the saying goes.  Well, people often forget the awesome third certainty that “before long, a new Batman cartoon will be made”.  Here we are on the precipice of the release for the latest,  Batman: Caped Crusader.  This time around, set in 1940s Gotham City, where we will see Batman at the very beginning of his crusade against crime.  Coming from the minds of Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves and James Tucker, the trailer for the highly anticipated series just dropped, and we're here to lend our reactions.  Check out what we had to say and be sure to tune in to Batman: Caped Crusader on Prime Streaming.  All episodes drop August 1, 2024.

Advertising utilizes many different tricks to try and gain as much interest as possible for their products.  Making up funny and memorable characters is one of those tried and true methods, and that is the topic of discussion for today's episode!  The panel takes a look at some of their favorite original characters that originated in TV commercials.  Ranging from the recent fun and funny, to nostalgic, to the just plain odd, listeners might be surprised to learn just how popular some of these commercials creations became. You Can find Episode Notes along with all of our past episodes at letmeknowhowitis.com You can now find us on Bluesky And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.

We are partying like it's 1997 as we look forward to the highly anticipated revival of an all-time Saturday morning classic cartoon in the form of the upcoming X-Men '97 animated series, which premieres soon on Disney+. We share what were are looking forward to based on the trailers and news we have so far. We make some predictions and also let you all know what we hope to see in the series. Spoiler alert: I hope Cyclops yells, "Jean!" a lot. You Can find Episode Notes along with all of our past episodes at letmeknowhowitis.com You can now find us on Bluesky And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.    

Embark on a journey through the cosmic realms as our very own Professor of Superheroics, the venerable Frank Melman, unravels the captivating history and evolution of the Multiverse concept! We follow the Multiverse's journey from its early roots in theoretical physics to its metamorphosis into a storytelling staple within the realms of science fiction and superheroes. We share some of our favorite stories from other earths. And we ponder this question: Are there too many multiverses in movies, TV, and media today?   You Can find Episode Notes along with all of our past episodes at letmeknowhowitis.com We always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions, so send them our way at info@letmeknowhowitis.com

Marvel's first family is finally coming to the Cinematic Universe. After the loooooong-awaited cast announcement we explore our thoughts on the newly-confirmed Fantastic Four cast, share what we expect from the movie, and speculate about what it might mean for the MCU.   You Can find Episode Notes along with all of our past episodes at letmeknowhowitis.com We always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions, so send them our way at info@letmeknowhowitis.com

The future arrived 25 years ago.  Hard to believe, but the half-century-from-now set Batman Beyond is a quarter of a century old.  Set in a Gotham City 50 years in the future, a retired Bruce Wayne aids a new, teenage, Batman, named Terry McGuiness in battling evil and keeping the streets safe from a new breed of dangerous rogues.  The panel takes a deep look at the “Tomorrow Knight” and this lush expansion of the Batman mythos brought to life by celebrated creators Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Paul Dini & Glen Murkami.  Join us as we delve into all the apathy, greed, corruption as well as hope, courage, honor, and justice that 25 years of Batman Beyond has brought.  (Those are the words from the show’s very awesome Opening credits).  In this episode, we dissect some of our favorite episodes from the series as well as delve in deep on a certain, infamous episode of Justice League Unlimited, guest starring everyone’s favorite Tomorrow Knight. And we share our thoughts on some of the futuristic villains who haunt us even still.  Part 2 of 2.   You Can find Episode Notes along with all of our past episodes at letmeknowhowitis.com We always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions, so send them our way at info@letmeknowhowitis.com

The future arrived 25 years ago.  Hard to believe, but the half-century-from-now set Batman Beyond is a quarter of a century old.  Set in a Gotham City 50 years in the future, a retired Bruce Wayne aids a new, teenage, Batman, named Terry McGuiness in battling evil and keeping the streets safe from a new breed of dangerous rogues.  The panel takes a deep look at the “Tomorrow Knight” and this lush expansion of the Batman mythos brought to life by celebrated creators Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Paul Dini & Glen Murkami.  Join us as we delve into all the apathy, greed, corruption as well as hope, courage, honor, and justice that 25 years of Batman Beyond has brought.  (Those are the words from the very awesome Batman Beyond Opening credits).  Part 1 of 2.   You Can find Episode Notes along with all of our past episodes at letmeknowhowitis.com Find us on Whatever Twitter is Called Now at @LMKHII We always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions, so send them our way at info@letmeknowhowitis.com

As the curtain rises on 2024, we're rolling out the red carpet for our special New Year's episode! Join us for a pop culture extravaganza as we take a stroll through some of our favorite things of the year that was and cast our eyes toward the exciting horizon of 2024. As we bid farewell to one year and welcome another, we're also setting the stage for our podcast New Year's Resolutions. Join us as we share our goals, aspirations, and exciting plans for the podcast in 2024. It's a peek behind the curtain as we aim to make your listening experience even more entertaining and engaging. So grab your party hats, pop the confetti, and let's celebrate the turning of the calendar together. You Can find Episode Notes along with all of our past episodes at letmeknowhowitis.com We always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions, so send them our way at info@letmeknowhowitis.com  

Just like Santa, we are sneaking into you home in the middle of the night on Christmas Eve to bring you a present! A brand new episode! 'Tis the season to be jolly, and we're decking the podcast halls with boughs of holly! In this festive episode, join us as we unwrap the magic of Christmas TV episodes and specials that have become a cherished part of our holiday traditions. From heartwarming classics to modern yuletide delights, we're diving into the snowdrift of television history to revisit the most iconic and heart-touching Christmas moments. Whether it's sitcoms delivering laughter under the mistletoe or dramas warming our hearts by the fireside, we've curated a sleigh full of TV treats. So grab a cup of cocoa, snuggle up by the fireplace, and let the warm glow of Christmas TV episodes fill your heart with holiday cheer. It's time to share the joy of the season with your favorite podcast crew! You Can find Episode Notes along with all of our past episodes at letmeknowhowitis.com Find us on Whatever Twitter is Called Now at @LMKHII We always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions, so send them our way at info@letmeknowhowitis.com