Ten Cent Takes
Mike Thompson & Jessika Frazer
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A podcast looking at comics, pop culture, and how the two connect. Come for the history, stay for the swearing.
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MAR 25, 2026
Issue 129: Cyborg
This week we're plugging into Cyborg! Based on the Jean-Claude Van Damme movie, Cannon video made this freebie to hype the movie's VHS release. The comic tries to make the movie seem cool, but neither comes out looking great.
65 MIN
MAR 18, 2026
Dollar Bin Discoveries: Wonderful Women Edition
This week, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month with some “Wonderful Women” comics! Jessika checked out the indie sci-fi adventure The Adventures of Theown, while Mike read Xena: Warrior Princess: Bloodlines!
19 MIN
MAR 11, 2026
Issue 128: Trekker
This week we’re headed to the future with Trekker (1987), Ron Randall’s gritty sci-fi series. Spoiler: We loved this dystopian space opera series and its star, Mercy St. Clair.
62 MIN
MAR 4, 2026
Dollar Bin Discoveries: "Heroception" Edition
This week’s Dollar Bin Discovery is "Heroception." Mike chose Fantastic Four vol. 3 #60 for one of the best stories he ever read about Marvel’s First Family. Meanwhile, Jessika read Radioactive Man #679 for a multiverse story about Springfield’s superhero.
20 MIN
FEB 25, 2026
Issue 127: G.I. Joe - Sigma 6
Remember G.I. Joe: Sigma 6? You’re not alone if you don’t! Today we’re looking at the tie-in miniseries for the toys that attempted to reboot the G.I. Joe franchise for a new generation. Even though the toys and cartoon weren’t hits, the comic is surprisingly fun!
53 MIN
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