Podcast
The Protagonist Podcast
Hosted by Dueling Genre Productions · EN
Each week we discuss a great character in a great story. Hosted by Joseph J. Darowski.
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Harry Houdini in Imprisoned with the Pharoahs (short story 1924)
Jan 1900:53:14Tap to summarizeDescription Returning guest John Darowski joins Joe to discuss a short story about Harry Houdini being captured in Egypt and having a (potentially supernatural) adventure. Though credited to Houdini at the time of publication in the pulp magazine Weird Tales, the story was written H.P. Lovecraft. Support Patreon Show Notes Under the Pyramids – Wikipedia H,P, Lovecraft – Wikipedia Harry Houdini – Wikipedia
Transcribe →Simon Templar from The Saint (tv 1962)
Jan 1200:54:29Tap to summarizeDescription Producer Andrew and Joe are discussing a classic tv series, The Saint. The Saint is a character that first appeared in short stories and novels, but has been adapted into many different types of media. We’re discussing the British tv series from the 1960s that starred Roger Moore before he played James Bond in that film series. Support Patreon Show Notes The Saint – Wikipedia Leslie Charteris – Wikipedia The Saint (tv series) – Wikipedia
Transcribe →Fantasy Box Office 2026 (special)
Jan 501:24:27Tap to summarizeDescription Producer Andrew and Joe are revealing the winner of their Fantasy Box Office game from 2025. Then, they are looking ahead at the films coming out in 2026 and making their draft selections. Throughout the year, they each accumulate their picks domestic box office multiplied by its Rotten Tomatoes score, and whoever amasses the largest total wins the game. Support Patreon
Transcribe →Shauna from The Great British Bump-Off (comic 2023)
Dec 2900:45:07Tap to summarizeDescription Returning guest John Darowski joins Joe to discuss the comic book series The Great British Bump-Off. In this cozy mystery, a poisoning occurs during the filming of a popular British baking competition. Shauna, one of the contestants, must solve the mystery before filming wraps. Support Patreon Show Notes The Great British Bump-Off – Amazon
Transcribe →Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli from Bluey (tv 2018)
Jun 3, 2024Tap to summarizeDescription Returning guest Dr. Kyra Hunting joins Joe and Producer Andrew to discuss one of the most popular kids’ shows being produced today. Kyra studies children’s media, and is the perfect guest to help break down the massive success Bluey has achieved in its three seasons. Support Patreon Show Notes Bluey – Official Website Bluey – Wikipedia
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