Sleepless in St. Canard: A Darkwing Duck Podcast
Two grown women have intense opinions about cartoon ducks. More specifically, the hit 90’s Disney Afternoon show, Darkwing Duck! Join Anj and Kitty as they discuss episodes, comics, characters, and the fandom at large. Rated N for Negaduck.
Episode 77: Negaduck Tries To Murder A Child
Alternatively known as the episode where Negaduck gains fingernails for a hot second! That's right, we're talking about QUIVERWING QUACK, another legendary episode that once made me Google "fiduciary effect"!
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Intro from Darkwing Duck
Outro: https://youtu.be/zoyloKayJng
Episode 76: Did the Goldfish get their money though?? Dynamite's Justice Ducks Issue #1!
Step aside Darkwing, it's time for the JUSTICE DUCKS to shine! I mean, technically Darkwing is part of the team... or is he? Dynamite has created two spin-off series, one which we've previously discussed (Negaduck); the other we've yet to break ground on... until today! What foes will Steggmutt, Neptuna, Gizmoduck, and Morgana face-off against in their first exclusive issue?! Tune in to find out!
NOTE: This episode was recorded a few days before they announced the newest line of Dynamite Darkwing comics, which is why it is not mentioned!
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Episode 75: Would you still love me if I was a slug?
It's time to sit back and watch Darkwing sabotage his relationship once again in MALICE'S RESTAURANT where Morgana and Muddlefoots go together like wine and cheese! Or... Adams Apple Pie?? Either way, when Negaduck is involved, you know it's gonna be a chaotically-fun time!
NOTE: This episode was recorded a few days before they announced the newest line of Dynamite Darkwing comics, which is why it is not mentioned!
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Episode 74: THE GANG'S BACK TOGETHER! Dynamite's Negaduck Issue #3!
Are golden toilets worth all the hype?? No really, I'm asking you all because I still cannot justify my choices in this episode. But REGARDLESS, our pal Negs has finally reached AGONY (not Skull) Island and it looks like he's got some competition! Maybe?? Either way, you know it's gonna be a bumpy ride when the Fearsome Five are involved!
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Episode 73: Long Division to Hell
We hope you've got a list of citations ready because we're heading back to school with HOT SPELLS, where libraries aren't just forbidden for kids in Idaho. But before we learn all about Warts, Hexes, and Boils we'll be discussing the recent Dynamite comics Kickstarter and a few other goodies in the Darkwing merchandise realm! And also the difference between 'band' and 'banned', apparently.
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Episode 72: The Lorax's True Identity Revealed??? Dynamite's Darkwing Duck #10!
The long-awaited finale in which we learn the TRUE identity of the thief who possibly-drowned Launchpad and stole his compass! Anj and Kitty also share their overall thoughts on how Dynamite approached the series. Yay or Nay? Tune in to find out!
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Episode 71: Do you want rats? Because that's how you get rats!
We're surfing into the Sahara Desert to witness the escapades of WATER WAY TO GO, wherein Launchpad gets to play the hero! F.O.W.L is at it again, and boy, they sure do love murdering people!
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Episode 70: It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Both! It's Giiiiizmoduuuck!
We've got another A+ team-up happening in this Gizmoriffic episode, Up Up and Awry! (Featuring special guest and all-around amazing supervillain Megavolt). Oh and Darkwing is there too, I guess.
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Episode 69: The whole world is his Antagonist. Dynamite's Negaduck Issue #2!
We're jumping back into Nega-shenanigans as Anj shares Negaduck Issue #2! With a special cameo from our all-time favourite morally-gray sorceress! Negs, buddy, you should know by now the 'ol Darkwing disguise won't work...
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MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST EPISODE:
Traversing the Stars interview with Jeff Parker: https://youtu.be/9itmXc6qPUI?si=sm8o7KbL2_y_dzgL
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Episode 68: Disguise the Limit DIRECTOR'S CUT
Today we're covering the episode Disguise The Limit... with a TWIST! Anj will be sharing various deleted scenes from the original script... so get ready as we CLOSE IN on INT. SLEEPLESS IN ST. CANARD - NIGHT. Praise be the tin can!
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Episode 67: In the arms of a Stegmutt... Dynamite's Darkwing Duck Issue #9!
Playing catch-up in the world of comics, Anj and Kitty head back into the world of Dynamite's Darkwing Duck series with the pentultimate issue #9! Where all of Kitty's dreams and wishes are fulfilled (so long as they remain Muddlefoot-oriented). Keep holding your breath Launchpad, we believe in you!
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<...Episode 66: Dragging our feet for the first half of this episode to delay the inevitable Comet Guy
The wheel has decreed we cover SMARTER THAN A SPEEDING BULLET and so we shall... but first, Anj and Kitty talk about the recently announced Justice Ducks comic book series! Wow, a lot of spin-offs happening here, who will be next??? (Kitty has started a prayer circle for a full-length Herb Muddlefoot biopic).
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Episode 65: The Penguins had to be real!! Dynamite’s Negaduck #1!
Who knew this day would finally come? Negaduck, the most dastardly doppleganger of the Darkwing-verse, has rampaged his way into his own comic book series! And today Anj is gonna read the HECK outta this story to Kitty with NEGADUCK ISSUE#1. Does the dialogue hit those low-octave notes? Does the art stack up? Why are penguins prioritized in the episode title??? Tune in with the Sleepless Gang to find out!
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Episode 64: A Message From Concerned Childrens Advertisers (sponsored by Dr. Heebie & Jeebie)
Alternate title: Drakes will dress up in a mask and cape and fight crime instead of going to therapy.
You guessed it! (or perhaps didn't), today we're covering the episode STRESSED TO KILL which is another delightful Megavolt and Quackerjack escapade. Featuring 90's Canadian heritage moments (shame on Anj for not mentioning the North American House Hippo, our most treasured Canadian icon).
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Episode 63: I SPEAK FOR THE TREES (and yetis??) Dynamite’s Darkwing Duck Issues #7 and #8!
Today we're GOING IN FOR A TWOFER, and covering Issues #7 AND #8 of the Dynamite Darkwing Duck series! It's a new arc with some new (and old!) faces. Darkwing is Darkwinging as per usual and Launchpad is...... well, he's not doing so great.
Featuring special guest: Anj's kitten!
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Episode 62: Money CAN buy you happiness (And beefy boys)
Grab your hammers and get ready to smash some piggy banks, because today we're covering the episode "Easy Come, Easy Grows", where Drake Mallard finds himself in a bit of legal trouble (when isn't he tho??)
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Episode 61: An Electric Rat and his pop-up circus. Dynamite’s Darkwing Duck Issue #6!
Iiiiit's comic time again! Get ready to dodge hypno-child-propelled fruit because we're talking about Dynamite's 6th issue, and the final in this particular story arc! The story takes a sudden turn, featuring some vagueness Anj mentioned in the previous episode plus some amazing comic panels. And get a gander at that Issue 6 cover with the chibi-style gang! Please hold Honker gently, like hamburger.
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Episode 60: We are in the STRANGEST timeline...
Today we're covering the iconic "Time and Punishment" BUT before we get into the consequences of abusing time travel, let's talk NEGADUCK because my goodness, there is a lot of Nega-news! Also happy 2-year anniversary to us!
Want to pre-order the Negaduck comic? Check out Previews here:
https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL230154
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Episode 59: Village of the Darned!! Dynamite’s Darkwing Duck Issue #5!
We're back to talk comics once more with Dynamite's Darkwing Duck series and its pentultimate issue for this story arc! Get ready to dodge some balls and all common sense because BOY did we get off track throughout this episode. Hope you enjoy the Star Wars lore?? Happy Pride month y'all.
This episode was recorded awhile ago but DO NOT FEAR, we will be discussing all the exciting news that has arisen in June (mostly Negaduck-related) in the NEXT episode!
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Episode 58: Drake Mallard is HOW old?!
Hopefully you've all got a hankering for horse do-overs because today we're putting on our finest attire and getting into some rare canon continuity with "Clash Reunion", in which we learn why bullying is the number one cause of villain origin stories (and heroes too, so it would seem). As usual, Megavolt continues to shine as one of Darkwing's greatest from the rogues gallery. Also Gosalyn may or may not end up in the pit of eternal flame, jury's still out on that one.
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Episode 57: Negaduck is a duckverse Renaissance Man and in this essay I will
Grab your magic amulets and Kooky Clay and get ready to conquer St. Canard! We're talking all about the episode "Bad Luck Duck" and the many talents of one evil other-dimensional double. This is yet another from our 'Let's Get Problematic' category with a few stand-out moments we can appreciate. Darkwing on the other hand... not so much.
Featuring a special surprise audio appearance!
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Episode 56: DON’T DRINK THE YELLOW LIQUID, DRAKE! Dynamite’s Darkwing Duck Issue #4!
SPOILER ALERT! We're back with the fourth issue of Dynamite's Darkwing Duck comic series where we see the return of Bushroot and the status quo! Will Drake put on the mask and cape again? Is Honker about to become tonight's dessert menu? AND WHAT IS THAT YELLOW LIQUID, MORGANA?!
Also we'd like to issue a CORRECTION because after we recorded this episode, it was announced that Dynamite will in fact be continuing the series past Issue 6! We'll talk about that more in our next episode!
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Where YOU can purchase Darkwing Duck Issue #4:
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Episode 55: Clean Queens And Their Cluck Bois
Get ready to dump your girlfriend down the designated girlfriend chute, because today we're talking about "Cleanliness Is Next To Badliness" the first episode in our new line-up from the WHEEL. This one comes from our team-ups category, specifically looking at what happens when Steelbeak tricks Ammonia Pine into doing his homework..... and then gets angry when she actually gets Straight A's. I mean, that's not literally what the episode is about, but the spirit is there!
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Episode 54: A WHEEL Good Time (Re-populating our episode wheel!)
Today we all get a reprieve from comics and episodes to re-populate our wheel! For those still new to the podcast, we here at Sleepless in St. Canard wake up and choose chaos everyday. With the help of our handy dandy (virtual) wheel, we leave it all to fate to decide what episodes we'll cover next on the podcast. BUT TO DO THAT we must first decide what episodes to place on the wheel! And we achieve this with the assistance of a few fun categories!
"Why don't you just put all 91 episodes on the wheel instead o...
Episode 53: The Queen Has Returned! Dynamite’s Darkwing Duck Issue #3
SPOILER ALERT! Dynamite's third issue of the Darkwing Duck series has dropped and we've got a lot to talk about! We see the return of Morgana Macawber who is learning the ways of suburban life alongside Drake and a very disgruntled Gosalyn. There's a lot of twists, turns, and a wee bit of ghostly possession happening, so stay tuned and find out what the Sleepless Gang has to say about Issue 3 (spoiler: A lot actually).
INTERVIEW discussed in the episode:
Tad Stones Interview by Traversing The Stars: https://youtu.be/GjIdav7_J9g
...Episode 52: In Which Darkwing Kills A Man
Grab your bottled water because today St. Canard is experiencing a major heat wave! We're covering another origin story, this time for the criminally underrated character The Liquidator! This episode has everything: Bottled Women, Boxed Women, Poison Women, Lobster Women, Pipe Women... oh and Darkwing (accidentally) murdering a man. Settle in and get ready for DRY HARD!
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Episode 51: WAK WAK! Dynamite’s Darkwing Duck Issue #2!
SPOILER ALERT for both Issue 2 AND a little bit of Issue 3 talk near the end! Grab your favorite tennis racket because we're WAKing rubber duckies left and right with Issue #2 of the Dynamite Darkwing Duck comic! We see the return of St. Canard's best (and probably only) toymaker, Quackerjack! Anj once again tells a tale to Kitty, full of sound effects and high-pitched Banana Brain noises. Also a few revelations hidden within these pages that hint at what's to come in the future?!
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Episode 50: Megavolt’s Sohn
Gather round Sleepless Gang, it's time to hear a very touching origin (???) story about a father and his evil bushy-eyebrowed son. We are of course referring to the iconic episode NEGADUCK where we learn about the totally real factual science of good and evil, and whether Launchpad also gets grounded and sent to his room. Plus Kitty drops a controversial HOT TAKE that will totally shock you!!! (not really. Unless...?)
BUT FIRST, we talk merchandise news! Looks like the Funko pops are a-funkin' yet again! Plus if you listen closely you may even get to hear one o...
Episode 49: Dynamite’s Darkwing Duck Issue#1!
The day has finally arrived! Dynamite Entertainment's Darkwing Duck comic series has begun, and we'll be talking all about the very first issue! Does the dialogue and plot measure up to our standards? How do we feel about the art? And most importantly... how much Muddlefooting is present in these pages?!
This episode is filled with SPOILERS. If you haven't read Issue #1, we recommend you purchase a copy beforehand! Or don't, and just live vicariously through Kitty's reactions and Anj's vague descriptions.
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Link to...
Episode 48: A Duck By Any Other Pants
Today is Tuskerninni's day to shine on stage, because we're gonna be talking all about the episode "A Duck By Any Other Name". But before we abandon our pants in favor of Darkwing cosplay, we've got some LISTENER MAIL to share and discuss!
Also! Next episode we WILL be discussing Issue #1 of the Dynamite Darkwing Duck comic! Bushy-brow Darkwing will have to wait a little bit longer! Don't forget to pick up your copy, because our comic review will contain spoilers!
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Episode 47: (Angry Tim Curry Noises)
We're walking ourselves backwards by diving into one of the later episodes in the series which sees the return of a major antagonist: Taurus Bulba! That's right, today is all about The Steerminator! Wherein we learn about 90's mobility devices and the ducks who use them!
But first! Some comic news!... Sort of. This episode was recorded back in the yester-year of December 2022, so the news is a smidge outdated! As of right now, it is confirmed that Issue #1 of the Dynamite Darkwing Duck comics is dropping on January 25th! Be sure to check your local comic bo...
Episode 46: The Cows Are Not What They Seem...
Sit down and help yourself to a slice of pie and a darn fine cup of coffee (or don't, the cows warned us). Today we're talking about one of the most bizarre episodes in Darkwing's Duck's 91-episode run... Twin Beaks! Kitty will be our tour guide on this weird and wonderful journey as she walks us through some Twin Peaks lore. Plus a bit of news about Dynamite's Darkwing Duck comic series!
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Episode 45: Fresh Air Makes Me...
Grab your camping gear because today we're heading into the wilderness where the robotic bears roam and inflatable rafts are not to be trusted. Yes, you guessed it, we're talking about "Bearskin Thug", a delightful episode about a delightful father-daughter bonding experience. Oh, and terrorist organizations stuffing nukes into trees. You know, Just Darkwing Things.
Also, as promised, the link to the youtube interview with Darkwing Duck comic writer Amanda Diebert!
LINK:
The Captioned Life: The Return of Darkwing Duck Comics! An Interview With Series Writer Amanda Diebert
URL: https://youtu.be...
Episode 44: Winky the Clown is Real and Cannot Be Stopped
Bonjour Boneheads! Today we're putting on our orange jumpsuits and getting arrested in a bid to find Negaduck's secret hideout! That's right, this week's episode is all about "Jail Bird", in which Kitty learns the chilling truth that some characters are NOT just a figment of Anj's twisted imagination. Negaduck be Negaducking in all of the best ways (DW and the Fearsome Four may disagree with this sentiment) and what episodes are left on our wheel?? Tune in to find out!
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Episode 43: Getting Rantsy
Kitty does NOT like Lilliput and you're gonna hear all about it in today's episode! Before we discuss the inevitable however, Anj has an update on the Gallery Nucleus Ducktales Q&A panel recording (and where to find it), plus a brief discussion about the newly revealed covers for Issue #2 of Dynamite Entertainment's Darkwing Duck!
Only three episodes remain on our wheel before we repopulate it with even more episodes! Stay tuned to find out what's coming next for the Sleepless gang!
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Link to the Gallery Nucleus Ducktales Q&A Panel:
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Episode 42: Launchpad Is In This Episode
We're tossing all our cool spy gadgets out the window as we talk about the DWD 91 episode "In Like Blunt"! BUT FIRST, Anj talks about the new Art of Ducktales book which has finally been released! We also learn just how bad we are at remembering Launchpad exists. Maybe SHUSH wiped our memories...
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Where to find "The Art of Ducktales" by Ken Plume:
https://www.amazon.com/Art-DuckTales-Ken-Plume/dp/1506723640
https://www.gallerynucleus.com/detail/35362/
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-ducktales-ken-plume/1141370984
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Episode 41: A Very Special Herbisode... Plus New Comics?!
Today is the day Kitty has been waiting for because we'll be covering the Herb-centric episode The Merchant of Menace. BUT FIRST! Anj and Kitty discuss the latest news about the brand new Darkwing Duck comic series from Dynamite. What are their thoughts on the new writer and the artwork?! PLUS answering some related listener mail about the comics (and hypothetical movies)! All this and more jam-packed into a Quackerware container-sized episode of Sleepless in St. Canard!
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Episode 40: The Jazz Ensemble Mystery We Never Got
Our 40th episode already?! How time flies (like a zeppelin carrying two unsupervised children). Today we're flying over critical thinking territory as we talk about the episode "Dances With Bigfoot" which... well, you'll see. This is another from our 'Let's Get Problematic' category. Get ready to side-wind into booby trap and volcano sacrifice tropes! And also a world where children can take flying lessons at no cost (other than their lives).
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Episode 39: Stupid Movie Star Face!!! (AKA The Duck Knight Returns!)
You want grim and gritty, huh? Well we're happy to play the part in today's episode, which is all about the Ducktales reboot and, more specifically, Darkwing's appearance in the episode "The Duck Knight Returns!" We share our thoughts on the show as a whole, and how we felt about the masked mallard's re-introduck-tion to a whole new generation. MAJOR SPOILERS for anyone who hasn't watched the Ducktales reboot!
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Episode 38: Darkwing Daddy Issues
Once upon a time way back in episode 0, Anj and Kitty sorted several Darkwing episodes into varying categories, put them on a randomizer wheel, and have been dealing with the consequences ever since. Today's episode is from the 'Let's Get Problematic' category. Grab your critical thinking skills because we're digging a hole through the Earth's core to discuss... Kung Fooled.
Prepare for some unexpected Bruce Lee lore and frank discussion about representation in 90's cartoons. And a smidge bit of insight into Darkwing's constant need for approval.
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