The Panel Scanners
By thePSers
A celebration of the comic book, a truly original American art form.
Capping off our celebration of Star Trek's 60th Anniversary, Gary, Mark, and Darren talk about the elements of the final frontier that have stayed with them, giving them a sense of nostalgia. After concluding the month long celebration, Mark moves the podcast forward with his RetroActive Review of Mortal Kombat: Annihilation , and finally finishing The Spirit . Is the MK sequel worse than The Spirit ? The panel has some thoughts.
Mark, Gary, and Darren examine all of their favorite Star Trek TV shows and movies. Gary listens, and is a damn good sport about it.
Mark and Darren could only follow up their Top Ten Star Trek Heroes with and episodes for the Villains. Celebrate Star Trek's long legacy of terrific bad guys.
Celebrating Star Trek's 60th Anniversary, enjoy a classic (in the loosest sense of the word) episode of the thePSers in which Mark and Darren deliver their top ten favorite Star Trek heroes.
An encore presentation of the 2020 Transformers Special. Darren unleashes Mark and Gary and delivers some Transformers history as well as their favorite things about those Robots In Disguise, The Transformers!
Boo! Hiss!!! We say goodbye to another legend in our circles, this time to the definitive voice of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen. Gary and Mark touch on some of his career highlights as well as the effect Mr. Cullen had on their lives. Until All Are One
Gary, Mark, and Darren attempt to scratch those itches that just won't seem to go away. They examine storylines that never received a proper ending due to the abrupt cancellation of a comic, or TV series. Perhaps it was a game, or movie with a promised follow up that never materialized.
Darren, Mark, Gary, and Phil discuss what has been going on in the industry since they last chatted. Then, everyone minus Mark, discuss the comics they are currently reading in SSPS. Darren wraps the episode with a retro review of The Last Phantom (2010).
Phil, Gary and Darren go over the news that happened While We Were Away and reflect on Masters of the Universe: The new film, childhood memories and their favorite things about the 80's property.
*AUDIO ISSUES CORRECTED* Darren and Gary revisit the films Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. Then to wash that taste from their mouths Retro-Actively review Alan Moore's "The Killing Joke" and Robin's monthly comic series, issues 1-10.
The boys observe the 60th anniversary of the greatest Batman of all time, Batman! More commonly known as Batman 66. In an interesting juxtaposition, Phil RetroActively reviews Batman: Gotham by Gaslight.
Calling a last minute audible at the line, abandoning their planned Batman '66 celebration until the full gang is present, Gary and Darren cover the news that happened While We Were Away and revisited their previous Favorite Saturday Night Live sketches. Hopefully this updated version doesn't have the same audio issues as the previous attempt!
Gary, Mark, and Phil talk about some things that happened while they were away then talk about the top ten things (with some bonuses) of what they are looking forward to in the year 2026! Don't forget to arrive at the retro review of Mark talking about The Spirit (2008) which he loved ever so much! Follow us @panelscanners on Instagram and leave a comment!
Phil, Gary and Mark hand out the awards for their favorite properties of screen and print from 2025 (and 2024 because Gary can't follow instructions).
More Muppety madness in the vein of proposed Hollywood remakes using those lovable puppets.
Plenty of exciting news, then the guys dive into a new round of remakes they'd like to see from Hollywood...if they're made with Muppets.
Darren, Gary, and Phil continue their discussion of their top 5 favorite Batman Begins moments to continue the celebration of the 20th anniversary. Then, the guys discuss upcoming Batman specials and briefly the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever!
Darren, Gary, and Phil discuss what happened while they were away from the podcast and then discuss Batman Begins to celebrate its 20th anniversary and their 10-6 favorite moments from the film.
Mark & Darren discuss their favorite themes NOT written by John WIlliams. The Non Williams themes, if you will.