Matt's Season 3 Birthday Episode is all about his favorite comicbook hero of all time: Superman. Matt talks about why he loves the character so much and how it has represented hope throughout his life. Several people from the 2025 Superman film join the episode to share their experiences working on the film. Mike Wendt from the Greater Cleveland Film Commission talks about Cleveland being the inspiration for Metropolis and selling DC/Warner on its production values. Actress Ashleigh Morghan, who played the LuthorCorp Scientist in the film, discusses her process and craft, as well as her love for the comics and characters. And Megan-Kate Hoover, Animal wrangler and trainer, shares stories from the set, providing support and expertise with dogs, squirrels, turtles and cats for the big screen. Plus Siegel and Shuster Society's former President, Mike Olszewski, gives some history on Superman, his creators, and all the ties to the city of Cleveland. With co-producer Kayleigh leading the charge, friends of Matt pop in to roast and toast him for his big day, back on December 28th, 2025.

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Less than 1 week before the Ohio Primary election of 2026, Bryan Hambley, a leukemia doctor and candidate for Secretary of State, sits at the Going There table to share his personal, professional and social viewpoints. The focus of his campaign and political aspirations rests on the idea of fair elections and dismantling the gerrymandered maps. What can a doctor bring to the table? Tune in to learn more about this political candidate who stands alone at the line of refusing any corporate PAC money. Although he would argue he isn't lonely because his values, morals and integrity are on his side.

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Our avoidance and aversion to death have been commonplace in modern society. When we know our ultimate inevitability, why don't we focus on ways to live our best lives so that we can depart in true peace? In recent years, Death Doulas have emerged, acting as a guiding hand for the family, friends, and the soon-to-be deceased. Nicole Hoover, aka Death Doula Nicole, joins the show for a discussion on legacy work, supporting loved ones, and embracing life's end. From Death Cafes to corporate benefits, much more can be done to change the way we view and experience death and loss.

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