Author: Dick Ebert

Why Did Cal Take Angela’s Surname

This may be unimportant to the overall story, but what are your guys’ thoughts on why Dr Manhattan’s human form’s last name changed from Calvin Jelani to Calvin Abar? I thought the point of taking on the form of one of those dead guys was because they already had all...

Watchmen: Dale Petey Confirmed As Lubeman

?Kinda surprised no one caught this but in Agent Petey’s latest memo, Fogdancing, he refers to his own entry in Nothing Ever Ends, the periodical that annually publishes critiques and summaries of Max Shea’s infamous novel, as his “origin story”. Reading that very entry in the 2nd piece of the...

It’s A Sequel

Hey guys, Love the show (both the HBO show and yours). I’ve heard the Watchmen show called a reboot, a reimagining, a new take, etc. etc. But (and there’s nothing wrong with this), it’s clearly a sequel to the graphic novel. It takes place in the same world, chronologically later,...

Don’t Say Cops Suck

Greetings. Firstly, please dont say that cops suck. You guys do a fantastic job, dont let idiots bother you or take that criticism personal. Your podcasts are excellent. You take shit serious, do your homework, and produce polished, educated, and well thought out content. And your podcasts for Westworld was...

Autism Is Not A Disease

Hi guys, I originally encountered your podcasts when Series 1 of Westworld was on air and have been an avid follower of all your prodigious output since. I really enjoy listening to the verbal interplay as you dissect an episode of a TV show or a film. And find that...

Watchmen Petey = Lube Man

Hey guys, This is Jonathan. I’ve been a weekly listener to your podcast on Watchmen. It’s really good stuff call back in with a little nugget here that I’m surprised. No one had pointed out. Maybe I missed it. But I do listen to one of the the the podcast....

Watchmen Episode 8 Theories

Watchmen Episode 8 Theories: “A God Walks into Abar”

“Watchmen” Episode 8 focused on Dr. Manhattan and Angela Abar, so we weren’t surprised when your letters also centered around the two biggest characters in Damon Lindelof’s new TV universe. Email and voicemail sparked a conversation about tachyonic antitelephones, whether Topher’s being fed mini-bites of blue goodness, and how Adrian Veidt still fits into the story.