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Ten Cent Takes

Ten Cent Takes

By: Mike Thompson & Jessika Frazer
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 A podcast looking at comics, pop culture, and how the two connect. Come for the history, stay for the swearing.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Dollar Bin Discoveries: She-Roes Edition

    Dollar Bin Discoveries: She-Roes Edition
    Jun 25 2025

    This week we’re celebrating She-roes: The fierce (and the occasionally forgotten) super heroines of comics past!

    Mike read Avengelyne #1, the angelic warrior from the ‘90s with big swords and short shorts. Jessika unearths Ms. Mystic #1, part sorceress, part environmental crusader, all kinds of wild.

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    For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.

    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank (IG: @lookmomdraws)
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    21 mins
  • Issue 111: Jezebel Jade

    Issue 111: Jezebel Jade
    Jun 18 2025

    This week we're diving into Jezebel Jade; Comico’s 1988 miniseries that asks, “What if Race Bannon’s ex got her own spy-noir spotlight (and out-cooled everyone)?” It’s slick, stylish, and way too good to be lost to time. Come for the ‘80s comic vibes, stay for the femme fatale flair.

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    For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.

    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/tencenttakes.bsky.social Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/)
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    51 mins
  • Dollar Bin Discoveries: Great Outdoors Edition

    Dollar Bin Discoveries: Great Outdoors Edition
    Jun 11 2025

    On this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries, we're heading into the Great Outdoors! Jessika braves the South American wilderness with Donald Duck Adventures #3, while Mike takes a darker path with Bloodshot #7. From classic cartoon capers to gritty action, it's a wild ride you won't want to miss!

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    For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.

    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank (IG: @lookmomdraws)
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    20 mins
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Mike and Jessika take turns researching and informing the other party about weird, specific, and niche comics. That's the substance. It's like finding out one of your friend's has a rabbit hole's worth of intel on a specific thing you don't know about and there is (for me and many other geeks) a very specific joy that comes with exploring such things. M&J also have a couple of fun check-in segments at the top and bottom of the show that expand to larger geeky topics and goings-on. As their blurb says: "Come for the history, stay for the swearing." I also keep returning to hear Mike's varaitions on their introductions, like saying they "throw elbows and natural 1s" or like calling Jessika the "Cleric of chaos." That in and of itself should give you a good vibe check for how this podcast rolls (figuratively and literally). Deep cuts and hot takes abound. Also, LOVE the theme music.

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What I particularly enjoy about Jessika and Mike’s show, is that they talk about comics and pop culture in such a thoughtful and well researched way, that it makes their bi-weekly topics very accessible. Even to someone like me who is definitely novice when it comes to comic book history.

A well made, accessible listen for any fan of comics and pop culture!

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