Episode

342: Superhero Naming Conventions

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Robot or Not?
Published
Apr 13, 2026
Duration seconds
277
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Summary

Listener Joshua is really focused on the grammar of Superhero and Supervillain names. Is Batman a bat? Does Doctor Doom have an advanced degree? Can Rogue keep her name while joining the X-Men? Are there any rules at all?...