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Running It Back

Jeff Nowak & Yourgo Artsitas

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Have you ever watched a sports movie and yelled at your TV: "That would never happen in real life." Well, you're in the right place. Welcome to Running It Back, where we bring your favorite fictional athletes -- and occasionally true stories -- into reality with digital sports reporter Jeff Nowak and L.A.-based comedian Yourgo Artsitas along with a variety of guests. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runningitback/support
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Welcome to the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast, episode 186! This week, we take a look at TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #3 from Jason Aaron, Cliff Chiang, and Shawn Lee. TMNT #3 hits your local comic book shop on October 23. Thanks for checking out the podcast; have a great week, and read more comics! - Matt Sardo --------------------- Do you want m…
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Episode 185 - John Cassaday passed away on Monday. The older I get, the more death takes a toll on me. The microphone is my therapy, and it feels awkward and strange, but I need to express my grief. Our time on planet Earth is short; check in on your friends and family. - Matt Sardo --------------------- Do you want me to review your book? Send by …
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Welcome to the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast, episode 184! This week, we take a look at Comic Book Roundup and its impact on the comic book industry. Thanks for checking out the podcast; have a great week, and read more comics! - Matt Sardo --------------------- Do you want me to review your book? Send by SNAIL MAIL! IC3 PO BOX 35 East Lyme CT 06…
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Welcome to the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast, episode 183! This week, I reflect on Terrificon, Eddie P Con, the state of indie comics, and what's next. Thanks for checking out the podcast; have a great week, and read more comics! - Matt Sardo --------------------- Do you want me to review your book? Send by SNAIL MAIL! IC3 PO BOX 35 East Lyme CT …
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Welcome to the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast, episode 182! This week we have cartoonist Jamie Jones on the show to talk about his latest book - THE BABOON: TEMPLE OF ETERNAL LIFE. Head over to Crowdfundr to check it out. Jamie is a friend and a collaborator who loves to talk about the deeper aspects of a comic. So buckle up and enjoy the ride. Th…
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The SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW season finale on Disney+ dropped on Thursday, and boy, was it something. I won’t spoil it for you if you haven’t watched it yet, but I did respect the creativity that went into the series. Translating a comic book into a show is tough, and when you break the fourth wall with the audience, you escalate the difficulty tr…
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It is May 31, 2021, and if you are reading this, it means you have survived the apocalypse! I'm your host Matt Sardo, and boy did we have a week. Let's talk about it. Mare of Easttown finale. Kickstarter last days. The Quarry Disc Golf course Jamie Jones of Twitch! Thanks for checking out the podcast, have a great week, and let me know how you surv…
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It is May 23, 2021, and if you are reading this, it means you have survived the apocalypse! I'm your host Matt Sardo, and boy did I have a week. Let's talk about it. Tom Taylor's Nightwing run (79-80) Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead North Hollywood is a fine French film about skateboarding. Disc Golf tournament recap Preparing for Mare of Easttown K…
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If you are reading this, it means you have survived the apocalypse! I'm back to talk with you about life, comics, and a bit of disc golf. Man, I'm such a nerd!Thanks for checking out the podcast, have a great week, and let me know if you read any great books on NCBD!-Matt SardoCheck out the Monkeys Fighting Robots: THE MAGAZINE #3 Kickstarter campa…
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If you were around in the 90s, there's a good chance you were obsessed with ninjas (it was a thing). But in '3 Ninjas' they were also basketball stars (and potentially compulsive gamblers) who just didn't know when to quit. Los Angeles comedian Kenny DeForest (@KennyDeForest) joins Running it Back hosts Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) and Yourgo Artsitas …
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In this week's episode we look at a movie that stretches the limit of the words "based on a true story" as we look at Disney's 1993 bobsled hit, 'Cool Runnings.' Special guests Jill Jaracz and Alison Brown, hosts of Olympics podcast 'Keep the Flame Alive,' join Jeff Nowak and Yourgo Artsitas to separate occasional fact from fiction. Next up: '3 Nin…
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We're back with 'Semi-Pro' this week, the Will Ferrell-Woody Harrellson comedy about the ABA's Flint Tropics. It's an all-time sports movie heat check that raises a lot more questions than it answers. One of those questions: Is Jackie Moon actually good at basketball? Running it Back hosts Jeff Nowak and Yourgo Artsitas debate that (he is, btw) and…
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Michael Jordan and the Loony Tunes get the credit, but Bill Murray is the true hero of 'Space Jam' ... which means Larry Bird is the true villain. Comedian Sean Patton joins 'Running it Back' hosts Jeff Nowak and Yourgo Artsitas to go over some millennial movie (advertising?) magic and a lot more in this week's episode.*Disclaimer: Sometimes Sean s…
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What better way to kick off a sports movie podcast than a movie that isn't technically about sports? Welcome to Running it Back! In this week's episode we're talking about (sports) Forrest Gump, a film about a man we'd *correctly* argue to be the best three-sport athlete of all time (that's four if you count his pro wrestling career). Hosts Jeff No…
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Have you ever watched a sports movie and yelled at your TV: "That would never happen in real life!" Well, you're in the right place. Get ready for 'Running It Back,' where we bring your favorite fictional athletes -- and occasionally true stories -- into reality with digital sports reporter Jeff Nowak and L.A.-based comedian Yourgo Artsitas along w…
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Below is an abridged version of an episode of Running it Back, a sports (movie) podcast where hosts Jeff Nowak and Yourgo Artsitas bring fictional -- and sometimes real-life -- athletes into reality. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runningitback/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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This week is a conversation about the pros and cons of fandom in relationship to Game Of Thrones, War Of Realms, animated Batman: HUSH, and Robert Pattinson as Batman. About the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast: Never heard of Matt Sardo? For starters, he made the Kessel Run in less than 11 parsecs. Prior to that, he gave Doc Brown the idea for the …
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Scott Snyder and Jock's Batman Who Laughs #5 is out this week, and it made me think about my relationship with DC Comics writer Tom King. About the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast: Never heard of Matt Sardo? For starters, he made the Kessel Run in less than 11 parsecs. Prior to that, he gave Doc Brown the idea for the flux capacitor and led the Res…
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There were many great books that came out this week, but what was the book which moved the needle. Matt Sardo talks about WAR OF REALMS #3, FALLEN WORLD #1, DCEASED #1, STRANGER THINGS: SIX #1, AND SPAWN #296. About the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast: Never heard of Matt Sardo? For starters, he made the Kessel Run in less than 11 parsecs. Prior to…
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AVENGERS: ENDGAME hits theaters this week and Matt Sardo, the founder of Monkeys Fighting Robots has a spoiler-free conversation about the film with you. AVENGERS: ENDGAME is an emotional rollercoaster that pays homage to all the Marvel Cinematic Universe films that have come before, and leaves the (REDACTED). There are 5 or 6 amazing goosebump mom…
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Welcome back my friends, Episode 156 is ready for your consumption. This week we talk with Jimmy Palmiotti and take a look at Scott Snyder's run on Justice League as issue 9 hits your local comic book store this week. After you read Justice League #9, come back and let us know what you thought of the first issue. Thanks for taking the time to liste…
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Welcome to a special edition of the Movie Show on Monkeys Fighting Robots. I, TONYA starring Margot Robbie hits theaters nationwide this week and here to talk about the film are producers Bryan Unkeless and Tom Ackerley. I, TONYA is a unique film and the two producers give you a behind-the-scenes look at the process from start to finish. Unkeless a…
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Welcome to the Movie Show, today is a pretty awesome show Tom Cruise’s 'American Made' comes out this week, ‘The Hero’ starring Sam Elliott is on iTunes and Managing Editor of Monkeys Fighting Robots Larry Taylor has some movie news for us. Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 133 of the MOVIE SHOW by Monkeys Fighting Robots is here. Episode Breakd…
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Welcome to the Movie Show, today is an exciting show with the 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' coming out this week and Managing Editor of Monkeys Fighting Robots, LarryTaylor is here to give his Fall movie preview. Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 132 of the MOVIE SHOW by Monkeys Fighting Robots is here. Episode Breakdown: 03:47 - 'Kingsman: The …
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Monkeys Fighting Robots is based out of Florida and four writers from the site share their experiences before, after, and during Hurricane Irma. 01:01 - Manny Gomez, Cape Coral 18:54 - Dewey Singleton, Tampa 35:55 - Ruben Diaz, Miami Thank you for listening - hope you and your family are safe. Do you have a question that you would like answered dur…
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Welcome to the Movie Show, we have a jammed packed episode for you with three films that are powerful all in their own way: 'IT,' 'Crown Heights,' and 'Chuck' Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 131 of the MOVIE SHOW by Monkeys Fighting Robots is here. Episode Breakdown: 03:00 - 'It' Review - 4.5 out of 5 monkeys 13:49 - 'Crown Heights' Review - 4…
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Welcome to the sixth episode of the Comic Show by Monkeys Fighting Robots! Anthony and Matt have a lot to discuss with you today: Is Doom Patrol good or hot garbage, does Charles Soule give one to Astonishing X-Men, there was a little convention last week that made some news, and Black Hammer #11 is our must-read of the week. Buckle up, True Believ…
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Welcome to the fifth episode of the Comic Show by Monkeys Fighting Robots! Anthony and Matt have a lot to discuss with you today: Manny Gomez reports in on Archie Comics, is Spencer & Locke a ripoff, Generation Gone #1 is Matt's lowest-rated comic book ever, and Royal City #5 is our must-read of the week. Buckle up, True Believers! Episode 5 of the…
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Welcome to the fourth episode of the Comic Show by Monkeys Fighting Robots! Anthony and Matt have a lot to discuss with you today: Gary Moloney covered Small Press Day in Dublin over the weekend, Black Bolt is a series that's making waves over at Marvel, Batman gets closer to METAL, and Violent Love is our must-read of the week. Buckle up, True Bel…
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The best films of 2017 so far... a list episode, ugh! But the reason you listen to us is because we take the road less traveled and keep you entertained. Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 129 of the MOVIE SHOW by Monkeys Fighting Robots is here. Episode Breakdown: EJ’s List: Surprise: Wonder Woman Power Rangers Raw Must-See In Theaters: The Begu…
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