Episode 324- "'Mile-À-Minute' Jones!"
Summary
Hosts Mike D and Tommy Lumberdozy celebrate the New York Knicks' historic playoff run and discuss the upcoming World Cup final in New Jersey. They also analyze Jack Kirby’s *The Losers* #159, focusing on "Mile-a-Minute" Jones, a Black WWII soldier inspired by Jesse Owens. The episode explores how Kirby used historical events and sports rivalries to craft dynamic, cinematic war stories that reflect broader social themes.
Topics discussed
Intro skit: Military service and eye injury
Knicks championship win and fan reactions
NY sports history and World Cup excitement
CGI vs practical effects in 80s movies
Podcast break and Jack Kirby play announcement
Black soldiers in war comics and legitimacy
The Losers: Adventure style and cinematic storytelling
Mile-a-Minute Jones and Nazi rivalry
Minefield scene and visual storytelling genius
Chaos of war and movie tropes
Kirby's DC run and Bronze Age omnibus
Spike Lee's Miracle at St. Anna and outro
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