We're back with our end of year tradition: in this year-end review episode, we discuss our experiences and insights from the year 2025 in pop culture, focusing on various media including TV shows, movies, and books. Along the way, we dive into Alien: Earth and Welcome to Derry, Zack brings us a recommendation from the dark street of NoirFest, and we learn about Frank's newfound respect for John Cena.

This is our Part 1 of our annual Year End/New Year, so be sure to come back next to to find out what (hopefully soon to be favorite) things we are most looking forward to in 2026!

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After 17 years, Marvel’s first family has finally made their MCU debut! Based on the beloved characters created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the much anticipated The Fantastic Four: First Steps is currently playing in theatres, and Let Me Know How It Is has their review. Listen to Frank, Clifton, and Zack as they discuss everything about the film: from the cast, to the film’s look, to new takes on long time comic staples like the Thing and Silver Surfer, we get into it all. And of course we will speculate and theorize about what impact and implications The Fantastic Four: First Steps will have on the greater MCU.

Be aware, this is a spoiler-filled review.

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Superman is back in theatres with the conveniently named new film Superman written and directed by James Gunn. The DCU is officially underway and we at Let Me Know How It Is tell you all what we thought of the new film starring Rachel Brosnahan, Nicolas Holt, Edi Gathegi, Skyler Gisondo, and David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. It’s all here, covering Superman, Krypto, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor in addition to some thoughts about where the future of the DCU is headed.

Be aware, this is a spoiler-filled review.

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In just a few short weeks, the new DC Universe of movies and TV shows, under the helm of James Gunn, will get underway in full. This episode we share reactions, thoughts and predictions for some of the upcoming DC Universe projects we are most excited about.

We talk super dogs, evil geniuses, and catch up with the team of misfits from Peacemaker!

And in case you missed it, you can check out our previous episode to hear our thoughts on upcoming MCU projects.

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There are a plethora of super-heroics coming to the big and little screens in the months and year ahead. This episode, we take the time to share our thoughts, speculations, and feelings on a whole slew of teasers, trailers, and other newsy tidbits that pertain to forthcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe shows and movies.

We talk first steps for the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man's new day, and dive into the many, many, many, stars that are teaming up for Avengers Doomsday!

Come back and join us next episode as we discuss the upcoming DC Universe Projects.

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The conclusion to our review of Amazon Prime’s Batman: Caped Crusader. We're looking at the final two episodes of Season one. When we last saw Harvey Dent, he wore the face of an honest man, but his choice has now left him as the most wanted man in Gotham City. Face to face with the law and the mob, Harvey is out for revenge and Batman has to work double time to find his friend before Thorne’s men and Gotham’s not so finest do. It all built to this, the final two episodes of Batman: Caped Crusader Season 1!

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We're back and continuing our review of Season One of Amazon Prime’s Batman: Caped Crusader. In Part 3, the panel discusses episodes 6, 7, and 8, where Batman faces off against ghosts and hitmen and vampires, oh my! Eagle-eyed fans might be able to spot a few orphans of note as well. We get into all of it! So please enjoy Part 3 of our Batman: Caped Crusader season long review.

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Let Me Know How It Is is so grateful to welcome to the show: Stan Berkowitz! Stan Berkowitz is an Emmy award winning writer whose resume includes work on some of your favorite animated series and films. His writing credits include: Superman: The Animated Series, The New Batman Adventures, Batman Beyond, Justice League, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Static Shock, Ben 10 Alien Force, and Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Stan Berkowitz is also the author of the new book, Beyond the Bat: Secrets of a Superhero Scribe with illustrations from Dan Riba which is now available for purchase on Amazon. Zack and Frank sit down with one of the greats, as they discuss Stan's time working at Warner Bros. Animation, the creative process, and adapting work from comic to screen.

Stan's Book on Amazon: Beyond the Bat: Secrets of a Superhero Scribe

Stan Berkowitz and Dan Riba will be at Planet Comicon in Kansas City March 21 - 23 Booth #2822

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