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The ComicPop PodcastGeek Is Here To Stay!Brian Had To Pee! Join Brian & David as they pontificate on geek culture permeation into everyday life, Halloween Horror Nights, theme parks, the impending Disney/Fox merger, & a Russo Brothers 'Secret Wars' tease. Plus, DCEU vs. MCU universe building, a brief discussion on Image comics properties moving to small & large screens, Steven Spielberg's comments on Netflix movies, and Netflix as an industry disruptor. Additionally, we finally get around to reviewing 'Justice League', try to figure out if we're excited about 'Ready Player One', and the MoviePass experiment. Because geek is here...2018-08-031h 30The ComicPop PodcastSecret Infinity Gauntlet WarsIn this 'all-new' 'all-different' Special #1, Brian & David discuss Marvel Comics' 'Infinity Gauntlet' (1991) & 'Secret Wars' (1984). In light of 'Avengers: Infinity War' & Disney/Marvel's impending FOX acquisition, both of these storylines are incredibly relevant to current readers and fans! The guys share reactions, history, ramifications, and reviews in this spoiler-heavy Special Issue! The Infinity Gauntlet Secret Wars Thanks for listening, fam! As always, you can connect with us via our social media feeds: Twitter: @ComicPopPodcast Facebook: The ComicPop Podcast Instagram: @the_comi...2018-04-301h 07The ComicPop PodcastBringing Geek Back!If geek is the new sexy, we're bringing geek back! Brian & David cover a lot of ground in this Issue, talking about everything from anticipated 2018 comic book movies to dollars vs. awards to creators charging to sign your comics. Also, what are your 'bucket list comics'? Peter or Miles? Michael Keaton or Christian Bale? An Edward Norton Riddler & the Wolverine of Spades? Will SyFy's 'Krypton be any good? Indie Comics Spotlight: The guys delve into longtime indie publisher, Dark Horse Comics! They talk current success, history, creator owned & licensed c...2018-04-231h 30The ComicPop PodcastState of the [ComicPop] UnionIn this Issue, the ADD is strong with Brian & David! The guys promote ComicPop expansion in 2018, discuss when geek became cool, gush over finally meeting legendary creator Jim Lee, & look at early MegaCon guests. Additionally, they talk health scares for multiple creators, Brian Michael Bendis @ DC, another 'fresh start' for Marvel, favorite X-Men artists, the ever-real Anthony Bourdain, & debate Mark Millar vs. Grant Morrison. Marvel Comics 2018: A Fresh Start DC Comics: New Age of Heroes MegaCon Orlando 2018 Greatest X-Men Artists: Ranker 2018-03-211h 28The ComicPop PodcastWhy Comics? ComicPop Origin StoriesIn Issue 13, Brian & David discuss "paper or plastic?", being excited about meeting the legendary Jim Lee, & the 'I Kill Giants' movie. They revisit modern comics speculation. The guys take a deep dive into "why comics?" & comics as a part of our identity, culminating in our personal 'Comics Origin Stories'. Links we like: 'I Kill Giants' Trailer 'Rocketeer' Trailer Comic List Scout Comics Alterna Comics Vault Comics Lion Forge Comics What's In Your Stack? - Seven To Eternity V...2018-03-031h 22The ComicPop PodcastJust Lightsaber His Head Off!In Issue 12, Brian & David discuss comics speculation past & present, reveal their best Christmas presents, and wax poetic about New Year's resolutions. The guys at ComicPop Podcast are not immune to fads; & they love to talk about comics, TV, and movies! Please, enjoy our Best of 2017 List! Who Would Win' - featuring Harry Potter vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi 'What's In Your Stack?' - Wicked & Divine Vol. 1 / Black Science Vol. 1 (Image), X-Men: Grand Design #1 & 2 (Marvel), Batman #38 (DC), Scooby Doo Team-Up #33 (DC), Doomsday Clock #2 (DC), & Hawkman Found (DC) Song of the Bi-Week: 'Zombie' by the...2018-02-031h 13The ComicPop PodcastGeek Christmas!Brian & David overcome technical difficulties as they talk about their best Christmas presents from childhood, theoretical $100K geek gifts, & read fan reviews! Also, in this 'issue', the guys get geektastic over the 'Avengers: Infinity War' trailer & get a bit insightfully indignant over recent editorial controversies at Marvel & DC. 'What's In Your Stack' - Trespasser (Alterna), New Talent Showcase 2017 (DC), Dark Ark (AfterShock), Sword of Ages (IDW), Void Trip (Image), & Moon Knight (Marvel) 'Read-Along with ComicPop' - OUR HOMEWORK for Issue 12: read Marvel's 'Infinity Gauntlet' (1991) & 'Secret Wars' (1984) Song of the Bi-Week - 'Ch...2018-01-131h 02The ComicPop PodcastIssue 10 Punisher Hits Hard & Steve Harrington Is Awesome!Brian & David extoll the importance, and perks, of being on subscription at you Local Comic Shop. **Spoiler** The guys share their instant reaction to Netflix Punisher, Episode 1! In a phrase: "brutally amazing!" They review 'Stranger Things 2' as stellar & magical; perfectly capturing middle school and the world of the mid-eighties! Oh yeah, Steve Harrington is awesome! Plus, "What's In Your Stack?" & looking forward to 'Justice League' Song of the Bi-Week: 'If the House Burns Down Tonight' by Switchfoot Netflix Punisher Trailer Stranger Things 2 Trailer 2017-12-041h 14The ComicPop PodcastEpisode 9 Dude, Halloween is Past!Brian & David are poor planners! In this episode, they talk about family, Hallowe'en traditions, costumes, and their favorite horror genre movies, comics, & books. Brian espouses his 'nostalgia economy' theory & David shares an instant reaction to Thor: Ragnarok (go see it)! The guys get pretty excited about 'Falcon' & 'Green Lanterns', IDW's kid-friendly titles, Marvel's crappy lenticular covers, and DC's 'New Age of Heroes', Marvel 2-In-One, & the 'Doomsday Clock' midnight release! Plus, "What's In Your Stack?" Stranger Things 1 trailer: https://youtu.be/XWxyRG_tckY Stranger Things 2 trailer: https://youtu.be/R1ZX...2017-11-181h 24The ComicPop PodcastEpisode 8 Faith & [Geek]Pop CultureBrian & David dive a little deeper in this episode, as they ruminate on their Christian faith; and the role it plays in the pop culture content they consume. How do we interact with the world around us? With love, respect, dialogue, open minds, empathy, & love. In anticipation of 'The Punisher' on Netflix, the boys talk about G.I. Joe, The 'Nam, and current Punisher comics. David also walks back his recollections of the non-existent Punisher/Snake-Eyes crossover as existential fan-fiction of the beautiful geek mind. 'What's In Your Stack?' Find out what Brian & David ar...2017-10-311h 08The ComicPop PodcastEpisode 7 "Gimme What I Want, Marvel!"Brian & David are back... AGAIN! Hurricane Irma may have disrupted their schedules, but it couldn't keep David & Brian away from the microphone! In this ADD rampant episode, the guys talk about 'comics reading time management', public libraries' comics selection, keeping storylines straight, & Alterna Comics amazing selection of titles. They also weigh in on Marvel's decision to cancel the 'Netflix Punisher' panel @ NYCC, as well as the DCEU's non-blond Aquaman! Alterna Comics: https://www.alternacomics.com/ Public Library: http://www.publiclibraries.com/ Castle Rock trailer: https://www.youtube.com...2017-10-151h 28The ComicPop PodcastEpisode 6 Brian Throws CurveballsDavid & Brian are back! We apologize for the hole in your podcast enjoyment as out of town funerals & family vacations kept us out of the studio. However, we're back, we're loose, and we're firing on all cylinders! In this episode, we debrief our Orlando Collect-A-Con 'experience'. We also talk about favorite recent reads, the 2017 Eisner Awards, and what we're most looking forward to reading, including the excellent Alterna Comics line! Orlando Collect-A-Con: http://www.lakecollectacon.com/ Eisner Awards: https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards-current-info Alterna Comics: https://www.alternacomics.com...2017-09-061h 12The ComicPop PodcastEpisode 5 David Watches Cake Wars?!David & Brian banter about naming cars, watching 'Cake Wars', and childhood movies & our values. We preview our trip to the inaugural Orlando Collect-A-Con. In our first 'Indie Spotlight', we shine a light on rising publisher Aftershock Comics and their wealth of diverse titles. Review: Generation X (Marvel 2017) & Reborn (Image 2017) Cake Wars - DC Comics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqBtIWfT1Vs Orlando Collect-A-Con: http://www.lakecollectacon.com/ Aftershock Comics: http://aftershockcomics.com/ Song of the Week - 'Used To - mellowmatics Remix' by Mutem...2017-07-231h 05The ComicPop PodcastEpisode 4 The Thread - Who Watches the DC Universe?Join Brian & David on a 'Watchmen'-centric 30+ year tour of the DC Universe as they discuss everything from 'Crisis On Infinite Earths' to 'Rebirth'; with lots of theories & tangents in between! Wikipedia should really pay us for all of the references in this show. Here are a few of the pages from Brian's research: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_on_Infinite_Earths https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashpoint_(comics) Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia that runs on our donations. Throw them a few...2017-07-071h 17The ComicPop PodcastEpisode 3 Mega Recap - MegaCon Orlando 2017In this episode, Brian & David cover their favorite moments from MegaCon Orlando 2017! They talk about everything from seeking Stan Lee's signature to excellent cosplay to personable creators to spending too much money on amazing comics deals! Please, check out the talented artists that they highlight: Will Pigg - http://willpigg.com/ Michael Kulick - http://michaelkulickartworks.com/ Jim Mehsling - http://cartooncaveman.blogspot.com/ Peter Santa-Maria - https://www.etsy.com/shop/ATTACKPETER Michael Bramson - http://s525520716.onlinehome.us/ Ransom Designs - http://ransomdesigns.com/...2017-06-221h 03The ComicPop PodcastEpisode 2 Free Comic Book Day (aka Brian Loves Marvel!)-Free Comic Book Day 2017 Recap -Review: Detective Comics & The Greatest Adventure #1 -We tease our Watchmen centered episode with David's madcap Watchmen / DC Rebirth theory: "What if Doctor Manhattan..." -Homework: 'Crisis On Infinite Earths', 'Flashpoint', 'The Button' (Batman 21-22/Flash 21-22) -Song of the Week: The Ramones 'Somebody Put Somethin' In My Drink'2017-05-1355 min
The ComicPop PodcastEpisode 1 Imma Iron Fist You In the Throat!http://thecomicpoppodcast.libsyn.com/rss -Welcome to The ComicPop Podcast! In our Inaugural Episode, we talk about: -All things Iron Fist -Our Free Comic Book Day 2017 picks -Weekly Recommendations: Godshaper #1 & The Greatest Adventure #1! -Song of the Week: NF (feat. Marty) 'Grind'2017-05-081h 05