In this episode, we discuss the latest Marvel movie, Dr. Strange!Thank to Emily for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, subscribe to the RSS feed, or find us on Stitcher, or via iTunesSupport us on Patreon!Send your thoughts to podc

The Light Bulb: What’s Next?

Nov 9th, 2016

First, the good news: The Light Bulb is back! Then, the bad news: we have to discuss the election.Please forgive our placeholder music and art — we’ll be back with a real episode of The Light Bulb very soon!Download the mp3 here, subscribe

The Light Bulb 71: Turn Out The Light

Jun 30th, 2016

Welcome to the final episode of The Light Bulb, in which we discuss… The Light Bulb! Thanks for listening!Thanks to Elizabeth for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube

The Light Bulb 70: The Smart Panels

Jun 22nd, 2016

This week, we discuss our experiences with comics and comic books, from Archie to X-Men, from Buffy to Faith.Thanks to Robbie for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube

The Light Bulb 69: INFHufflepuff

Jun 15th, 2016

This week, we discuss personality tests, identities and tribalism, as well as sharing some big StoryWonk news about our next project!Thanks to Maya for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher,

The Light Bulb 68: Fathoms Deep

Jun 8th, 2016

This week, Lani is joined by Liz and Daphne of Fathoms Deep to discuss the Starz pirate adventure series Black Sails!Thanks to Alan for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on Y

The Light Bulb 67: The Good Kind Of Viral

Jun 1st, 2016

This week, we discuss memes and viral videos, from ancient graffiti to Chewbacca Mom.Thanks to Jamie for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us

The Light Bulb 66: Tales As Old As Time

May 25th, 2016

This week, we discuss old stories and new twists, the tension between adaptation and originality, and which animated movies we’d like to see in live action.Thanks to Emily for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show

The Light Bulb 65: The Uncanny Downey

May 18th, 2016

We return to the MCU this week, as we look as the last chapter of the Steve Rogers trilogy, the triumphant Captain America: Civil War!Thanks to Allison for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitc

The Light Bulb 64: The Power Of Three

May 4th, 2016

This week, we consider three beats, three-act structure and the trilogy in literature and film, from Star Wars to The Matrix!Thanks to Lorraine for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via

The Light Bulb 63: The Avuncular Kingpin

Apr 27th, 2016

This week, we take a break from pop-culture analysis to play a game of Competitive Casting Challenge! To share your thoughts on our shows, head over to the StoryWonk forum!Thanks to Elizabeth for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or

The Light Bulb 62: Who Tells Your Story

Apr 20th, 2016

This week, we’re not throwing away our shot to take a break and talk non-stop about Hamilton as a story, as musical theater, and as an important cultural artifact.Thanks to Megan for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to t

The Light Bulb 61: Weird Science

Apr 13th, 2016

This week, we get our hands dirty with some semantics as we try to understand on-screen chemistry, that strange and elusive quality that makes some couples unmissable!Thanks to Lorraine for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscri

The Light Bulb 60: The Parody Problem

Mar 30th, 2016

This week, we discuss our Mad Magazine phases, and the good and the bad parodies and pastiches.Thanks to Amanda for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:

The Light Bulb 59: Orphan Buddies!

Mar 23rd, 2016

This week, we catch up with the most recent movie from Pixar, The Good Dinosaur!Thanks to Alan for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on Pa

The Light Bulb 58: These Kids Today

Mar 16th, 2016

This week, we talk about criticism, the Tuesday-Morning Backlash, ivory towers, and our responsibilities as critics and reviewers!Thanks to Pam for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via

The Light Bulb 57: We Know Her Value

Mar 9th, 2016

This week, we talk about a unique corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe — the clothes, the hats, and the mid-century adventure of Agent Carter!Thanks to Caleb for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes,

The Light Bulb 56: Hey There, Delilah

Mar 2nd, 2016

This week, we discuss our adventure in the forests of Wyoming in the brand-new video game Firewatch!To see what Firewatch looks like in action, check out Alastair’s brief YouTube guide.Thanks to Katie for the introduction!Download the mp3

The Light Bulb 55: Not My Cup Of Earl Grey

Feb 17th, 2016

This week, we discuss our hopes and fears for the forthcoming TV reboot of Star Trek!Thanks to Jen for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us o

The Light Bulb 54: Fussy Cookies

Feb 10th, 2016

This week, we dream of warm summer days and the finest baked confections as we discuss The Great British Baking Show!Thanks to Antonia for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or o

The Light Bulb 53: The Good And The Bad

Feb 3rd, 2016

This week, we look at the pilots of two recent comic adaptations: Fox’s Lucifer, and CBS’ Supergirl!Thanks to Allison for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show n

The Light Bulb 52: Out In The Weeds

Jan 27th, 2016

This week, we get nerdy about primary values in art, and how we can better understand the intent of the author and the response of the audience.Thanks to Robbie for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes,

The Light Bulb 51: Showstoppers

Jan 20th, 2016

This week, we discuss musicals on television, and some of the latest attempts to make them work!Thanks to Sofia for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:

The Light Bulb 50: Nature Doesn’t Care

Jan 13th, 2016

This week, we discuss the Ridley Scott adaptation of Andy Weir’s celebrated sci-fi novel, The Martian!This podcast containers spoilers for The Martian, and, unexpectedly, Castaway.Thanks to Antonia for the introduction!Download the mp3 her

The Light Bulb 49: Chewie, We’re Home

Jan 6th, 2016

Barely a month after its release, we finally get the chance to talk about Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, and answer the most pressing question: great Star Wars movie, or greatest Star Wars movie?Thanks to Elizabeth for the introduc