According to Mark Twain, clothes make the man. If this is true (and it is) then we believe the mask makes the crusader. We also believe that a stylishly appropriate mask takes any fresh ensemble to the next level. To help us take a closer look at masks worn for protection and why some emanate an undeniable air of mystery, we called in help from comedian / actor Chris Mack and writer / comedian Elizabeth Stanton. These two funny friends and podcasts hosts (“Show Me What I’ve Been Missing”) amp up the laughter exponentially as we discuss whether our fictional crushes are more appealing with or without their masks, why there isn’t an entire album based on the Darkwing Duck theme song, and what would be the most appropriate response to a human-sized talking turtle.

Making us say, “Damn! Who was that masked man?!” this week: Batman (Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Adam West, Val Kilmer, Will Arnett) of the Batman franchise, Dredd (Karl Urban) of Dredd, V (Hugo Weaving) of V for Vendetta, and Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) of The Mandalorian.

This week’s small business shout-out: Breakaway Records (Austin)

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Crush Fictionally is produced by Peter Byrnes. Original music by Edith Mudge. Artwork by Rose Feduk.

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