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

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: Intro00:01:25: 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-Off00:20:16: Part I-1: Retcons, References, & Reflections 00:20:24: Part I-1a - Crimson Dynamo II 00:21:41: Part I-1b - Introducing the Black Widow00:24:58: 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 Chew00:42:34: Part II-1: Retcons, References, & Reflections00:44:46: 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

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: Intro00:00:57: 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 Home00:16:33: Part II: Retcons, References, & Reflections00:18:29: 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

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: Intro00:00:49: Part I: The Machinations of a Madman00:03:05: Part 1a - Meeting the Mandarin00:04:41: Part 1b - Iron Man Receives His Mission00:07:56: Part 1c - Infiltrating the Mandarin's Stronghold00:13:14: Part 1d - A Brief Interlude...00:14:30: Part 1e - Meanwhile, Back at the Plot...00:17:13: Part 1f - The Aftermath & a Lingering Concern00:18:56: Part II: Retcons, References, and Reflections00:19:09: 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 Animation00:32:10: Part 2c-1 - IM:AA Spoiler Section START00:36:01: Part 2c-2 - IM:AA Spoiler Section END00:36:03: 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

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: Intro00:02:46: Part I: Let's Start a Team! 00:03:03: Part 1a - Who ARE The Avengers??00:07:08: Part I Story Summary00:16:10: 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 Rivals00:32:50: Part II: Some Assembly Required00:33:49: Part II Story Summary00:42:19: 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 Center00:52:09: Part III: The Tag Team from Hell00:55:53: Part III Story Summary01:03:28: 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. 301:16:38: Part IV: Return of a Living Legend01:19:31: Part IV Story Summary01:27:54: 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 Errors01:35:31: 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

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: Intro00:01:20: Part I: The "New" Iron Man vs Puppet Master Copycat00:02:22: Part1a - ToS 48 Story Summary00:07:59: Part I Reflections00:08:05: Part 1R-a - The Main Attraction00:10:26: Part 1R-b - Was The Puppet Master Busy...??00:13:38: Part 1R-c - Inapproprite Workplace Conduct00:16:53: Part II: Aerial Superiority00:18:10: Part 2a - Story Summary00:26:35: Part II Reflections00:26:41: Part 2R-a - Crossover Promotion or Shameless Plug?00:29:07: Part 2R-b - The X-Jerks00:32:36: 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

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: Intro00:01:40: Part I: Meeting the Melter00:01:50: Part 1a - Manufacturing Misfortune00:04:56: Part 1b - Create Your Own Villain00:07:18: Part 1c - More 60s Workplace Shenanigans!00:10:03: Part 1d - 1st Confrontation w/The Melter00:14:57: 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 Melter00:22:33: Part 1h - Aluminum Man??!00:24:42: Part 1i - Bystanders Always Get Targeted00:26:31: Part 1j - Conclusion to the Conflict00:29:27: Part II: Retcons, References, & Reflections00:30:56: Part 2a - Developing Relationships / Establishing the Trio00:32:44: Part 2b - Specilized Armor Designs00:33:54: Outro~*~*~Intro and Outro theme - "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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: Intro00:01:11: Part I: Crafting a Rival00:01:20: Part 1a - Introducing the Dynamo00:06:41: 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 wut00:26:07: Part II: Retcons, References, & Reflections00:27:21: Part 2a - CD in the MCU??!00:31:29: Part 2b - CD in Marvel Animation00:34:00: Outro~*~*~Intro and Outro theme - "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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: Intro00:01:21: Part I - Creating a Landmark00:02:32: Part 1a - Setting the Scene00:04:16: Part 1b - Self-Destructive Thrill-Seeker00:07:43: Part 1c - Aid From An Unlikely Source00:10:48: Part 1d - First Day On The Job at S.I.00:13:50: Part 1e - Budding Psychosis of a Mad Scientist00:15:43: 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, & Reflections00:20:19: Part 2a - Happy & Pepper! But...00:21:26: Part 2b - From Jack Frost to Blizzard00:22:40: Part 2c - Blizzard in Marvel Animation00:24:15: Part 2d - Lamenting the Lack of I.M's Rogues in the MCU00:25:36: Part 2e - An Iron Man Video Game??!00:28:15: Outro~*~*~Intro and Outro theme - "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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We've made it to Episode 3, y'all! In this one, we're gonna look at our hero's status as the Marvel Universe's most eligible bachelor to date, both in AND out of the armor. ...What, you thought the armor was gonna stop him from trying to win over pretty girls? Think again, friend.** Issues covered: Tales of Suspense Nos. 43 & 44~*~*~Chapter timestamps:00:00:00: Intro00:01:14: Part I - Defining Attraction00:03:34: Part II - You're So Vain00:07:35: Part III - Charity Case00:11:33: Part IV - Love 'Em & Leave 'Em00:14:58: Part V - Royal Tension (ToS #43)00:15:38: Part 5a - Story Summary00:18:58: Part 5b - The Portrayal of Women in 60s Marvel00:20:49: Part 5c - Corporate Celebrity00:23:37: Part VI - Navigating De-Nile (ToS #44)00:25:05: Part 6a - Story Summary00:27:09: Part 6b - A Side Character in Your Own Book??00:28:19: Part 6c - Toolbelt Gadgets & Close Calls!00:29:55: Part 6d - Tony Hates Magic!00:31:19: Part 6d-1 - Digression on Magic - Midnight Suns00:33:46: Part 6e - Glorified Cameo00:37:23: Part 6f - The Problem with Time Travel00:39:00: Conclusion & Outro~*~*~Intro and Outro theme - "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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