A look at reasons why Saturday morning cartoons have ended as a concept, from the rise of cable TV to broadcast children’s TV regulations.
My favorite podcasts (2021 edition)
A look at my favorite podcasts of 2021, from NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” to Adam Conover’s “Factually” to The Verge’s “Vergecast.”
October 2021 graphic novel picks and news
A look at October 2021 graphic novels and manga of interest, including a trade paperback of Marvel’s Reptil, plus the manga “Moriarty the Patriot.”
Cartoon Network launches Cartoonito, a preschool block
Cartoon Network has launched Cartoonito, a preschool programming block. What advantages will Cartoon Network gain from Cartoonito?
Apple’s September 2021 event: Apple launches the iPhone 13; the iPad Mini gets revamped
Apple’s September 2021 event saw Apple launch the iPhone 13; the Cupertino-based company also launched a long-overdue revamp for the iPad Mini.
What should a diverse Avengers team look like?
I take a look at what a diverse Avengers team should look like, as well as how different versions of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes (from the comics to the MCU) fare.
What should a diverse Justice League of America look like?
A look at what a diverse Justice League of America that actually reflects America’s demographics should look like.
RIP Locast; also, how to watch over-the-air TV without cable
With the demise of Locast, I take a look at ways to watch over-the-air TV programming without paying for an expensive cable subscription.
Manga and “Dog Man” dominate the September 2021 NY Times graphic novel best seller list
Manga and “Dog Man” dominate the New York Times’ September 2021 graphic novel best sellers; the top manga series is “Jujutsu Kaisen.”
Recommended streaming services for cartoons (2021 edition)
A look at recommended streaming services for cartoons (2021 edition), ranging from Netflix to anime-oriented Crunchyroll.