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The main topic covered in the podcast is the comedy group and late-night talk show host sharing stories from their time at Studio 8H, emphasizing their funny Digital Shorts on SNL along with other popular sketches. During one episode, they talked about a sketch inspired by the movie “Total Recall,” which led their podcast fans to be called the “Quaid Army” after the film’s main character. This label then resulted in an intriguing connection to a teen drama about medicine that was released around the same time. We’ll delve into how this link was made.

Smallville stood out in the superhero genre by combining the adolescent drama of Dawson’s Creek with the intriguing enigma of The X-Files. This resulted in a setting where characters grappled with their alien roots amidst typical teenage emotions. Over time, it moved away from its initial “monster of the week” format to a more complex narrative that hinted at Justice League elements, delved into Kryptonian history, and posed ethical dilemmas. However, not all attempts at innovation were successful due to budget limitations, frequent changes in management, and occasional efforts to cater to teenage pop culture trends, which occasionally resulted in misses.

In 1984, the gritty comic book “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” conceived by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, was first published by Mirage Studios. Originally, it was a humorous spoof of comics like “Daredevil.” However, when Playmates Toys introduced a toy line and related products in 1987, the series unexpectedly gained widespread popularity. What started as a satire of superheroes soon grew into a multimedia juggernaut encompassing films, video games, and countless merchandise items. Almost forty years later, Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo continue to be among the most recognized ninja characters globally, as they prepare for their return in the upcoming sequel to “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

Reddit user Gilgagert inquired of Pegg, “Of all the roles you’ve played, which one has been the most significant and why?” Most might anticipate he’d reference the role that skyrocketed him to fame. However, it wasn’t from a film in the Cornetto Trilogy, contrary to expectations. Instead, it was Gary King from The World’s End who held that special place for him.

In a different light: Neal McDonough plays Joe Wainwright, a three-time rodeo champion and a well-known figure in the circuit who met with a tragic accident while under the influence of alcohol. The movie begins with Joe recalling his late wife Ruvé McDonough encouraging him from the stands, her joyful expressions slowly darkening due to an ominous turn of events. As for the present day, Joe observes his grandson Cody (Graham Harvey) honing his bull-riding skills. Joe feels nothing but pride, yet his daughter strongly disapproves of this choice.

It’s no wonder that the timeless TV show, “Cheers,” had an impact on a later series like “Star Trek.” In fact, a character from “Star Trek” named Morn was inspired by a character named Norm from “Cheers.” This bit of trivia, shared by Slashfilm, adds even more appeal to the show for me. Now that I know this connection between the two shows, I appreciate “Cheers” even more than I did before!