The Shining Armor Podcast (AKA I Just Wanna Talk About Iron Man)

The Shining Armor Podcast (AKA I Just Wanna Talk About Iron Man)

by Marissa Roberson

Season 1

Episode 11 - Missile Crisis (AKA Round Two Versus the Strongest Nemesis)

Welcome back to the series PROPER! The official return of the show comes with all the fixin's - Chills! Thrills! Missile launches! Unexplained Fast Travel! Romantic tension and jealousy! Iron Man vs The Mandarin! You DON'T want to miss it! And, before I forget - here is the link to join the brand-spanking new Shining Armor Podcast Discord community, if you feel so inclined. Joining is optional of course, but, if you wanna come in and say hi, come on in and welcome aboard! (Play nice, y'all...we're not gonna have any shenanigans around here, okay...?) * Issue(s) covered: Tales of Suspense Nos. 54 & 55 ~*~*~ Chapter timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:02:05: Begin Story Summary & Discussion 00:02:07: Part I: Return of a Nemesis 00:03:05: Part 1a - Setting the Stage for an Epic Return 00:08:46: Part 1b - Suspending Disbelief 00:13:33: Part 1c - Off Topic: Early Marvel Story Recaps 00:15:34: Part 1d - Iron Man reunites with his greatest enemy 00:20:01: Part 1e - The Rematch for the Ages Begins! 00:22:46: Part II: Out of the Clutches of the Enemy 00:23:35: Part 2a - Iron Man's Risky Gambit 00:25:30: Part 2b - The Mandarin's Scheme Revealed 00:27:43: Part 2c - The Mandarin's Rage!! 00:29:55: Part 2d - Meanwhile, back at the ranch... 00:31:52: Part 2c - Meanwhile, back at the plot... 00:33:39: Part 2d - Beating the Mandarin at his own game 00:38:01: Part III: Retcons, References, and Reflections 00:39:05: Part 3a - Armor Updates - Minor Design Change/Specs Detail 00:41:34: Part 3b - Redux on the Rematch with The Mandarin 00:44:18: Part 3c - A Personal Rant on Jealousy Sub-Plots... 00:44:25: WARNING - SATIRE ALERT - (it's sad that I even have to disclaimer this but, alas...tis the world we live in.) 00:47:33: Outro ~*~*~ Intro and Outro theme - "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition interludes created by Marissa Roberson in GarageBand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 10.1 - Hiatus (AKA Where the heck have I been???)

Welcome to Back to the Show, all!  That's right, it's not a dream/illusion/glitch - it's an ACTUAL UPDATE in your inbox!! (*gasp*) I know! I can't believe it either!! If you were wondering where the blazes I disappeared to for dang near 2 years, wonder no longer! I'll give a brief (hopefully) overview on all the tea - what happened, my heartfelt apology, a quick review session of the show so far and the issues and stories we've covered to catch us back up to speed, and where we're going next with good ol' Shell-Head! It's good to be back, all.  (Hope you like the shiny new thumbnail! I figured for a relaunch, simple was best. Don't worry; I'll still showcase my drawing skills when major upgrades happen in the story, but they'll be on individual episodes rather than series-wide.) ** Issue(s) covered: Tales of Suspense Nos. 39-53 (RECAP) ~*~*~ Chapter timestamps: 00:00:00: I'm back! What happened?? 00:01:18: Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself To You 00:03:28: Remind Me What This Is Again...? 00:08:52: What We've Covered So Far (AKA The Recap Section) 00:16:33: Where Do We Go From Here? 00:19:40: Outro ~*~*~ Intro and Outro theme - "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition interludes created by Marissa Roberson in GarageBand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 10 - Femme Fatale (AKA This Dangerous Beauty is Bad News for Our Hero)

We made it to the double-digits, y'all!  Welcome to Episode 10!  Here we are re-introduced to a formidable foe, and we are newly introduced to deadly new enemy who keeps both Tony AND Iron Man on their toes, in more ways than one. Not the least of which being that SHE happens to play on all of his worst weaknesses... Dangerous women are not to be underestimated... ** Issues covered: Tales of Suspense Nos. 52 & 53 ~*~*~ Chapter timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:01:25: Part I: The Beauty and The Dynamo 00:03:57: Part 1a - Re-establishing a Connection 00:06:04: Part 1b - Calling Agent "Widow" 00:07:41: Part 1c - A "Diplomatic" Visit 00:09:33: Part 1d - Mission: Sabotage & Armor Theft 00:14:00: Part 1e - Escaping Captivity 00:16:08: Part 1f - Iron Man vs the Second Crimson Dynamo 00:18:14: Part 1g - A Short-Lived Hand-Off 00:20:16: Part I-1: Retcons, References, & Reflections 00:20:24: Part I-1a - Crimson Dynamo II 00:21:41: Part I-1b - Introducing the Black Widow 00:24:58: Part II: The Black Widow's Payback 00:26:11: Part 2a - How Do Build Gravity Ray?? 00:28:07: Part 2b - Nice Job Breaking It, Hero 00:30:10: Part 2c - The Widow's Plot 00:33:13: Part 2d - Selective Memory, Much? 00:34:33: Part 2e - Widow's Rampage 00:37:26: Part 2f - Off-Topic: Busted Continuity 00:39:05: Part 2g - Back To Our Program 00:40:09: Part 2h - She Who Can Move Mountains 00:41:30: Part 2i - Bit Off More Than She Could Chew 00:42:34: Part II-1: Retcons, References, & Reflections 00:44:46: Outro ~*~*~ Intro and Outro theme - "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition interludes created by Marissa Roberson in GarageBand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 9 - Interlude (AKA This May As Well Be Episode 8.1)

All right, so the villain in this one is the Scarecrow. Yes, there is a "Scarecrow" in Marvel comics as well! And he is... nothing to write home about, as far as I'm concerned. But since he appears in a main series Iron Man story, we're gonna give him his due anyway.  As much as is warranted in any case...!  Pay closer attention to our lovely supporting cast in this one because they really get their moments! Everything involving Happy and/or Pepper is just DELIGHTFUL. ** Issue covered: Tales of Supsense No. 51 ~*~*~ Chapter timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:00:57: Part I: On Today's Episode of "Create Your Own Villain" 00:02:06: Part 1a - A Night At The Theatre 00:03:22: Part 1b - Desperate For Attention 00:06:12: Part 1c - Home Invasion! 00:09:32: Part 1d - Hogan Vs. Scarecrow, Round 2! 00:10:21: Part 1e - A Wild "Crow" Chase + A Ransom Call 00:11:43: Part 1f - Meetup At The Docks 00:13:11: Part 1g - Showdown at Sea 00:15:06: Part 1h - Bringing it Back Home 00:16:33: Part II: Retcons, References, & Reflections 00:18:29: Outro ~*~*~ Intro and Outro theme - "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition interludes created by Marissa Roberson in GarageBand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 8 - Nemesis (AKA Iron Man Finally Meets His Match)

This is IT, y'all. Our boy has finally met who could very well easily be considered his greatest adversary, and definitely the biggest threat he's faced yet. How will he fare in this battle of wits and might? Tune in and find out...as Iron Man battles...the Mandarin! ** Issue covered: Tales of Supsense No. 50 ~*~*~ Chapter timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:00:49: Part I: The Machinations of a Madman 00:03:05: Part 1a - Meeting the Mandarin 00:04:41: Part 1b - Iron Man Receives His Mission 00:07:56: Part 1c - Infiltrating the Mandarin's Stronghold 00:13:14: Part 1d - A Brief Interlude... 00:14:30: Part 1e - Meanwhile, Back at the Plot... 00:17:13: Part 1f - The Aftermath & a Lingering Concern 00:18:56: Part II: Retcons, References, and Reflections 00:19:09: Part 2a - What's the Deal with the Mandarin??? 00:22:30: Part 2b - The Mandarin in the MCU (AKA It's COMPLICATED) 00:29:40: Part 2c - The Mandarin in Marvel Animation 00:32:10: Part 2c-1 - IM:AA Spoiler Section START 00:36:01: Part 2c-2 - IM:AA Spoiler Section END 00:36:03: Part 2d - NO EXCUSE! 00:38:27: Outro ~*~*~ Intro and Outro theme - "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition interludes created by Marissa Roberson in GarageBand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 7.1 - Avenger (AKA Co-Founding Earth's Mightiest Heroes)

Welcome to Episode 7.1! Yes, you read that correctly, our first .1 (read "Point-One") BONUS episode!  In this "Giant-Sized" special feature, we finally get to follow Iron Man as he joins the ranks of Marvel's Mightiest Super Team.  That's right, people. It's time.  Heed the call - The Avengers Assemble!! ** Issues covered: Avengers Nos. 1 - 4 ~*~*~ Chapter timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:02:46: Part I: Let's Start a Team! 00:03:03: Part 1a - Who ARE The Avengers?? 00:07:08: Part I Story Summary 00:16:10: Part I Reflections 00:16:17: Part 1R-a - Gathering the Dream Team?? 00:19:35: Part 1R-b - Thor's Secret Identity?? 00:30:43: Part 1Rc - Science Bros. / Bitter Rivals 00:32:50: Part II: Some Assembly Required 00:33:49: Part II Story Summary 00:42:19: Part II Reflections 00:42:29: Part 2R-a - Ya Dun Goofed, Shell-Head... 00:44:44: Part 2R-b - Three Cheers for the Wasp! 00:48:13: Part 2R-c - Whatever Happened to Bruce Banner?? 00:49:32: Part 2R-d - The Team's Center 00:52:09: Part III: The Tag Team from Hell 00:55:53: Part III Story Summary 01:03:28: Part III Reflections 01:03:33: Part 3R-a - Dysfunction Junction 01:05:50: Part 3R-b - The REAL Leader of the Avengers!!! 01:08:53: Part 3R-c - The X-Jerks Pt 2: Electric Boogaloo 01:12:01: Part 3R-d - What If...? No. 3 01:16:38: Part IV: Return of a Living Legend 01:19:31: Part IV Story Summary 01:27:54: Part IV Reflections 01:28:00: Part 4R-a - Royal Tenacity 01:29:13: Part 4R-b - A Fateful First Encounter 01:33:05: Part 4R-c - Continuity Errors 01:35:31: Outro ~*~*~ Intro and Outro theme - "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition interludes created by Marissa Roberson in GarageBand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 7 - Iconic (AKA Iron Man Gets His Red and Gold Groove On)

We've made it to Lucky Number 7, y'all!  In this episode, it's the moment you've all been waiting for. If you've been wanting to see our hero finally don his iconic colors, then you've come to the right place! How does this famous design introduced? Listen on in and find out, as well as see him fight against a peculiar guest star... ** Issues covered: Tales of Suspense Nos. 48 & 49 ~*~*~ Chapter timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:01:20: Part I: The "New" Iron Man vs Puppet Master Copycat 00:02:22: Part1a - ToS 48 Story Summary 00:07:59: Part I Reflections 00:08:05: Part 1R-a - The Main Attraction 00:10:26: Part 1R-b - Was The Puppet Master Busy...?? 00:13:38: Part 1R-c - Inapproprite Workplace Conduct 00:16:53: Part II: Aerial Superiority 00:18:10: Part 2a - Story Summary 00:26:35: Part II Reflections 00:26:41: Part 2R-a - Crossover Promotion or Shameless Plug? 00:29:07: Part 2R-b - The X-Jerks 00:32:36: Outro ~*~*~ Intro and Outro theme - "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition interludes created by Marissa Roberson in GarageBand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 6 - Melting Away (AKA Turning Up the Heat on Our Hero)

Welcome back, all! In this episode, our Iron Man squares off against another new soon-to-be recurring baddie who, let's just say, turns the heat up a notch, forcing him to come up with a unique strategy to defeat him! It's not as grandiose as we would like but...well, it's definitely something! ** Issue covered: Tales of Suspense No. 47 ~*~*~ Chapter timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:01:40: Part I: Meeting the Melter 00:01:50: Part 1a - Manufacturing Misfortune 00:04:56: Part 1b - Create Your Own Villain 00:07:18: Part 1c - More 60s Workplace Shenanigans! 00:10:03: Part 1d - 1st Confrontation w/The Melter 00:14:57: Part 1e - More Trouble From Capitol Hill! 00:18:07: Part 1f - How to Defeat the Melter?! 00:20:38: Part 1g - 2nd Confrontation w/The Melter 00:22:33: Part 1h - Aluminum Man??! 00:24:42: Part 1i - Bystanders Always Get Targeted 00:26:31: Part 1j - Conclusion to the Conflict 00:29:27: Part II: Retcons, References, & Reflections 00:30:56: Part 2a - Developing Relationships / Establishing the Trio 00:32:44: Part 2b - Specilized Armor Designs 00:33:54: Outro ~*~*~ Intro and Outro theme - "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition interludes created by Marissa Roberson in GarageBand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5 - Crimson (AKA Our Ferrous Friend Faces His First Armored Foe)

Welcome, all you lovely people, to the first appearance of what is possibly one of Iron Man's most iconic enemies, his first real rival, and the first armored opponent he'll face! It's a title match for the ages as he faces off against...the Crimson Dynamo! How will our hero meet this new threat? The outcome may yet surprise you... Nah, for real, though. It's not what you expect... ** Issue covered: Tales of Suspense No. 46 ~*~*~ Chapter timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:01:11: Part I: Crafting a Rival 00:01:20: Part 1a - Introducing the Dynamo 00:06:41: Part 1b - Mayhem on the Launchpad! 00:12:34: Part 1c - Politics in Comics??! 00:16:23: Part 1d - Dynamo's Second Assault! 00:18:53: Part 1e - Trickery, Coersion, & Gaslighting - wait wut 00:26:07: Part II: Retcons, References, & Reflections 00:27:21: Part 2a - CD in the MCU??! 00:31:29: Part 2b - CD in Marvel Animation 00:34:00: Outro ~*~*~ Intro and Outro theme - "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition interludes created by Marissa Roberson in GarageBand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 4 - Stay Frosty (AKA Iron Man Gains a Supporting Cast)

Welp, it's official folks - we finally have a regular supporting cast! And may I just say...IT'S ABOUT TIME. : ) We also meet a key villain in our hero's rogues gallery...initially disguised as another throwaway baddie. Goes to show...you never know what's going to stick. ** Issue covered: Tales of Suspense No. 45 ~*~*~ Chapter timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:01:21: Part I - Creating a Landmark 00:02:32: Part 1a - Setting the Scene 00:04:16: Part 1b - Self-Destructive Thrill-Seeker 00:07:43: Part 1c - Aid From An Unlikely Source 00:10:48: Part 1d - First Day On The Job at S.I. 00:13:50: Part 1e - Budding Psychosis of a Mad Scientist 00:15:43: Part 1f - Jack Frost Wants Revenge! 00:17:59: Part 1g - If You Can't Take The Heat... 00:19:33: Part II - Retcons, References, & Reflections 00:20:19: Part 2a - Happy & Pepper! But... 00:21:26: Part 2b - From Jack Frost to Blizzard 00:22:40: Part 2c - Blizzard in Marvel Animation 00:24:15: Part 2d - Lamenting the Lack of I.M's Rogues in the MCU 00:25:36: Part 2e - An Iron Man Video Game??! 00:28:15: Outro ~*~*~ Intro and Outro theme - "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition interludes created by Marissa Roberson in GarageBand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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