Archive for December, 2014

It’s Christmas time! That means it’s time for the LanternCasts annual Christmas get together episode! Topics include: Heroclix, DC deck building game, a farewell to Craig Ferguson, and even sharting. Yeah, you read that right. This might be the GROSSEST episode to date. Yeah, on a CHRISTMAS episode. We warned you! HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!

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In the grand tradition of Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite, Chad and Mark bring you BREAKING NEWS in the world of Green Lantern comics! Ok, so maybe we’re not quite up to journalism hall of fame levels, but hey, we got your attention right? Well hold on to your butts! THREE Lantern titles were CANCELLED by DC and we just GOTTA tell ya about it! So listen in! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!

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Our Ringcyclopedia takes a look at the brand new BatJeepster Sinestro Corps Movie Ring! Gold-plated brass, with some translucent resin thrown in, makes for a very nice piece in our ring collection!

Godhead Act Two is under way and the coverage begins (and, well, technically ends) HERE! So listen in as Chad and Mark vent about Carol’s awful timing, Kyle’s naivety and…well, you’ll find out. Oh and Mark get’s to earn HIS Lanternologist badge OFFICIALLY! You’ll figure that one out too. Oh just listen already! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!

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Thanks right folks! The LanternCast is throwing a CONTEST. Mark and Chad are still thrilled to be your co-hosts and want to know how thrilled YOU are too! So this is your chance to TELL them!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: It’s pretty simple really. Find some unique and creative way to showcase your love for The LanternCast! Are you an artist? Draw the hosts up to some recording or GL related shenanigans! Come up with some awesome art for us to use as header images across social media. Into video recording or editing? Come up with some awesome YouTube concoction for the world to see! Audio engineer? Simple! Come up with some amazing edited audio showcasing the show at it’s best, worst or funniest! Writer? Post a stellar in-depth review somewhere on the net! The possibilities are ENDLESS!

NOT SURE WHAT COUNTS?: It’s a pretty vague request, we know it might be confusing. But if you have an idea but aren’t sure it works, EMAIL US at lanterncast@gmail.com and let us know what you’re thinking! Chances are it’ll work.

WHEN IS THE CUT OFF?: December 31st, 2014 at 11:59pm PST.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?: Valid only in the US and Canada.

WHAT’S THE PRIZE?: Oh you sneaky person you. You just want goodies don’t you? Well fear not! We’re able to DELIVER! The prize includes a set of plastic Lantern rings (as passed out during ‘Blackest Night’), a soft cover copy of the novel ‘Green Lantern: Heros Quest’ by Denny O’Neil, and a ‘Green Lantern: Rebirth Collectors Set’!

WAIT, DON’T YOU GUYS SUCK WHEN IT COMES TO GETTING PRIZES OUT?: Mark and Chad, if reports can be agreed upon, have been doing pretty fantastic with the show thus far. Let’s give them a shot to deliver on contests.

ALRIGHT THEN, WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO WHEN MY SUBMISSION IS READY?: Well it’s actually very simple. Send us an email with the necessary attachment and/or link to your submission at lanterncast@gmail.com

HOW WILL A WINNER BE SELECTED?: Easy enough. Mark and Chad will choose the five entries they find the best and draw from a hat. Should we receive less than five (come on guys, we’re counting on you) we’ll just select our favorite!

That about covers it! Any other questions let us know! It’s our first contest and we’re pretty stoked and we hope you are too! So get to work and let us know what you think of The LanternCast in your own special and creative way!!!

With the shortest wait time between episodes EVER, Chad puts out yet ANOTHER installment of the GL/A spin-off podcast! Listen in as we continue our look at this historic run! This episode: Code inappropriate covers, company towns, labor unions, erectile…er, ‘power ring’ dysfunction, and MORE!

Music – ‘Everything Has Its Point’ by Rival Schools.

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