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The Omnibus Comics PodcastHP Lovecraft's The Shadow Over Innsmouth by Gou TanabePhillip and Eric are talking the manga adaptation of famed cosmic horror writer HP Lovecraft's short story, The Shadow Ove Innsmouth, by Gou Tanabe and published by Dark Horse. They talk adapting Lovecraft's purple prose to a visual medium, Tanabe's mesmerizing art, and how Phillip thinks he should get the day off for 9/11.
2025-09-171h 03The Omnibus Comics PodcastSuperman For All Seasons by Jeph Loeb and Tim SalePhillip and Eric are talking the modern classic DC comic Superman For All Reasons by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. They break down Tim Sale's Norman Rockefeller influences on the art for this story, the focus on a grounded, character-driven Superman series, and Eric makes Phillip explain the appeal of Marvelous Ms. Maisel.
2025-06-0149 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastHellboy by Mike MignolaPhillip and Eric are talking the Dark Horse creator-owned comic series Hellboy by the legendary Mike Mignola! They discuss Mignola's exquisite and distinctive art style, his Jack Kirby influences, the series drawing upon superhero, gothic horror, pulp, and folklore genres, and Phillip tests if Eric can tell the difference between a quote from Wilson Fisk vs mayor Eric Adams.
2025-05-0153 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastGarth Ennis's Punisher MAX- Part 4Phillip and Eric wrap up their breakdown on Garth Ennis's Punisher MAX run, covering the final three arcs. They discuss what is Ennis's definitive statement on what it means to be the Punisher, gush over the "Widowmakers" arc, and Eric asks Phillip to lend him some money to buy a PS5 and Death Stranding 2.
2025-04-241h 05The Omnibus Comics PodcastGarth Ennis's Punisher MAX - Part 3In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their discussion on Garth Ennis's iconic run on The Punisher MAX. They talk the influence Ennis's readership of war comics on the series, the introduction of Frank Castle's silliest foe to date, and Eric gushes about the Devil May Cry Netflix series.
2025-04-1755 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastGarth Ennis's Punisher MAX - Part 2Phillip and Eric continue their breakdown of Garth Ennis's run on the Marvel MAX series The Punisher. They discuss the darkest arc of its series with Frank Castle going after human traffickers, the introduction of Nick Fury and espionage elements into the story, and why Phillip hates Boston.
2025-04-071h 04The Omnibus Comics PodcastGarth Ennis's Punisher Max - Part 1In this episode, Phillip and Eric kick off their breakdown on Garth Ennis's seminal Punisher MAX run with Punisher: Born and the first 12 issues of the MAX series. They discuss Garth Ennis's take on the Punisher as a sociopathic, battle-hardened war veteran anti-hero, the series' critique of the military-industrial complex, and whether Wilson Fisk would be a better mayor of NYC than Eric Adams.
2025-04-031h 11The Omnibus Comics PodcastRevisiting The Department of Truth by James Tynion IV and Martin SimmondsIn this episode, Phillip and Eric return to the timely Image Comic series, The Department of Truth by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds. Three more volumes have been published from where the duo left out last year, so they dissect the series' examination of institutional power, its unexpected twists and character revelations, and Eric tries to spread the gospel of Dr. Yakub and the white devil race.
2025-03-151h 07The Omnibus Comics PodcastBlue Beetle - Part 1In this episode, Phillip and Eric watch the much underrated Blue Beetle movie directed by Angel Nanuel Soto and starring Xolo Maridueña. They gush about the movie, discuss their experiences with the Jaime Reyes version of the character from the comics, and Eric makes sure to give Phil lots of shit for not watching this movie in theaters.
2025-03-061h 10The Omnibus Comics PodcastKilladelphia by Rodney Barnes and Jason Shawn AlexanderIn this episode recorded over Presidents' Day Weekend, Phillip and Eric celebrate the American presidency by talking the Image comic Killadelphia by Rodney Barnes and Jason Shawn Alexander, a comic where John Adams became a vampire! They talk about the vampire tropes the comic avoids and the tropes it leans into, its blending of the vampire genre with political commentary and marginalized groups in America, and Eric educates Phillip on how the Delaware crossing is not the same thing as crossing the Rubicon.
2025-02-201h 01The Omnibus Comics PodcastSaga of the Swamp Thing: Book One - By Alan Moore and Stephen BisetteIn this episode, Phillip and Eric tackle the legendary Alan Moore run of the DC comic series Saga of the Swamp Thing. They talk about its literary yet weird reimaging of Swamp Thing, its sophisticated page designs, and Eric fires Phillip from his role as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (and Belonging?) Officer.
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Not Your ForteAdjusting to Online Classes as a Music Major**Reupload. Originally Posted 3/20/20**Join Dr. Payne and Eric as we discuss the adjustments that music majors across the country will be facing amidst schools moving to online courses as a way to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While this will be a difficult transition for many, we at Not Your Forte believe that we can move forward stronger than ever!If you want to fill us in with how you or your university is handling this situation, contact us at notyourfortepodcast@gmail.com.Not Your Forte Podcast is a music education podcast that...
2025-02-0142 minNot Your ForteMusic Education from the Podium with Dr. Michael Raiber**Reupload. Originally Posted 5/15/20**Join Dr. Payne and Eric as they host a discussion focused on wearing the many hats of music education from the podium beyond that of conductor. Among the topics covered will be directed listening, error detection, fundamentals, teaching how to practice, pacing, student engagement, social emotional learning and much more. Joining us in our discussion is Dr. Michael Raiber, Director of Bands at Mustang Central Middle School in Mustang, OK and co-author of Journey from Music Student to Teacher: A Professional Approach. Not Your Forte Podcast is a music education podcast that i...
2025-02-0159 minNot Your ForteLeading and Establishing a Culture with Diane Koutsulis**Reupload. Originally Posted 5/22/20**Raise your baton, ready your highlighters and pens, and don’t forget to grab that score as Dr. Payne and Eric continue our month long Conducting Bootcamp! Mrs. Diane Koutsulis, former teacher at Green Valley HS and member of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association, joins us to talk about leadership from the podium and establishing a strong and positive culture in your class.Diane Koutsulis is the recently retired Director of Bands and Arts Department Chair at Green Valley High School. Originally from Chicago, Diane has been teaching in the Clark County Sch...
2025-02-0145 minNot Your ForteA Composer's Perspective with Dr. Onsby Rose**Reupload. Originally Posted 5/15/20**Raise your baton, ready your highlighters and pens, and don’t forget to grab that score as Dr. Payne and Eric continue our month long Conducting Bootcamp! Dr. Onsby Rose from Dordt University joins us this week to share his unique perspective as a Composer and a Conductor.Dr. Onsby C. Rose is currently the Director of Instrumental Studies and Associate Professor of Music at Dordt University. In this position, he conducts the premiere instrumental ensemble, the Dordt University Wind Symphony, in addition to conducting the Dordt Campus-Community Band, and guiding all as...
2025-02-0148 minNot Your ForteScore Study and Rehearsal Prep with Dr. Frank Tracz**Reupload. Originally Posted 5/8/20**Raise your baton, ready that podium, and don’t forget to grab your score as Dr. Payne and Eric continue our month long Conducting Bootcamp! In order to be prepared to run an effective and efficient rehearsal, you need to know your score inside and out! Dr. Tracz, the Director of bands at KSU, joins us to talk about how to make the most out of your score study and prepare to run your rehearsal before you step foot on the podium.Find Dr. Tracz's Presentation and more at https://www.k-state.edu/ba...
2025-02-0155 minNot Your ForteIntro to Conducting with Dr. Wimmer**Reupload. Originally Posted 5/1/20**Raise your baton, ready your highlighters and pens, and don’t forget to grab that score as Dr. Payne and Eric begin our month long Conducting Bootcamp! Starting off we are bringing back the basics as we discuss various conducting concepts that will provide either a good starting place for the beginning conductor or a review of the fundamentals for those more experienced! Dr. Alex Wimmer, the Assistant Director of Bands at Kansas State joins Not Your Forte once more to go in depth on conducting basics, practice techniques and available resources.Co...
2025-02-0157 minNot Your ForteCOVID 19 Panel Discussion**Reupload. Originally posted 4/24/20**Join Eric and Dr. Payne as they host a discussion about how we are continually adjusting to online classes. Joining us in our discussion is Dr. Alex Wimmer, the assistant director of bands at K-State, Billy Hatfield, a first year teacher of 5-12 Choirs in Hiawatha, KS and Haley Schwartz, a first year music education student at K-State. Not Your Forte Podcast is a music education podcast that is geared towards helping Music Education students survive and thrive throughout their undergrad as well as prepare to enter the "real world". Not Your F...
2025-02-011h 06Not Your FortePower of Positivity with Dr Matthew Arau**Reupload. Originally Posted 4/17/20**In this time of social distancing, it can be hard to stay motivated, moving and positive. Join Eric as he interviews Dr. Matthew Arau on how the power of positivity and a shift to a growth mindset can help you be successful and healthy during these different times.Dr. Matthew Arau is an Assistant Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Education Department and Associate Director of Bands at the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. He conducts the Lawrence Symphonic Band and student and faculty chamber groups, guest conducts the Lawrence Wind...
2025-02-0158 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastMouse Guard by David PetersenIn this episode, Phillip and Eric tackle the first volume of the fantasy anthropomorphic mice series, Mouse Guard by David Petersen. They break down its detailed, print-making influenced illustrations, the elegant simplicity of its panel layouts, and its extensive worldbuilding centered around being as small as a mouse. Plus, Eric makes Phillip talk about Magic: the Gathering again!
2025-01-2853 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastWonder Woman, new 52 era by Brian Azarello and Cliff ChiangIn this episode, Phillip and Eric look back on the DC Comics modern classic, the new 52 run of Wonder Woman byBrian Azarello and Cliff Chiang. They discuss its then-controversial changes to established lore and backstory to Diana and the Amazons, Cliff Chiang's sublime design, and Eric and Phil discuss some DC movie memes on Twitter.
2025-01-1658 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastScarlet by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex MaleevIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the creator-owned apolitical but political thriller comic Scarlet by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev. They discuss how a middle-aged white guy from suburban Ohio created a comic in 2010 that eerily resembled the protests and anti-establishment sentiment in the decade to follow, its trademark Bendis thumbprint of heavy dialogue, and Phillip gives an impromptu review of the movie It Ends With Us starring Blake Lively.
If you want to see the comic we're talking about, check out our annotations on Substack!
2025-01-101h 19The Omnibus Comics PodcastDandadan by Yukinobu TatsuPhillip and Eric end 2024 by talking the genre-bending manga series Dandadan by Yukinobu Tatsu! They discuss its quirky blend of sci-fi/fantasy shonen action with romantic comedy, its cast of nuanced characters that defy genre archetypes, and whether Phil believe in ghosts or aliens are more likely than Eric finding true love over the internet.
2025-01-021h 00The Omnibus Comics PodcastThe Pale Woman by UnFrozen70In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the Webtoon Canvas horror series, The Pale Woman by UnFrozen70. They talk about its unique visual style as brought about the constraints of the webtoon format, its eerie atmosphere and intentionally opaque plot, and Eric educates Phillip about Kwanzaa!
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2024-12-1448 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastHome Sick Pilots by Dan Watters and Casper WijngaardIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the Image series Home Sick Pilots by Dan Watters and Casper Wijngaard. They break down its weird, unique mashup of haunted horse horror, punk rock, and mecha genres, its unusually vibrant color scheme for a horror comic, and Eric asks Phillip to weigh in on controversial takes on Gundam.
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2024-12-0750 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastUltimate Spider-Man by Jonathan Hickman and Marco ChecchettoIn this episode, Phillip and Eric talk about the reboot of the Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto. They discuss Hickman's reimagining of a middle-aged Peter Parker who has a wife and kids in lieu of personal tragedy, his adherence and deviations to the classic Spider-Man formula, and Phillip educates Eric on 50 Cent's petty grudges.
2024-11-091h 02The Omnibus Comics PodcastUltimate Invasion by Jonathan Hickman and Bryan HitchIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking about the reboot of Marvel's Ultimate line with Ultimate Invasion by Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch. They break down its differences verus Mark Millar's Ultimates twenty years ago, Hickman applying his radical worldbuilding and high-concept sci-fi to the Marvel line, and Phillip and Eric react to the Magic: the Gathering cards of Marvel characters!
2024-10-301h 10The Omnibus Comics PodcastEx Machina by Brian K. Vaughn and Tony Harris - Part 5In this episode, Phillip and Eric conclude their retrospective on the DC Comics/Wildstorm political superhero series, Ex Machina, by Brian K. Vaughn and Tony Harris. They discuss its twist ending, the culmination of the series' sci-fi and superhero elements fusing with 2000s-era politics, and Eric asks Phillip to join him in launching his campaign to replace Eric Adams as mayor of New York.
2024-10-231h 34The Omnibus Comics PodcastEx Machina by Brian K. Vaughn and Tony Harris - Part 4In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss the penultimate part of the DC Comics/Wildstorm political superhero series, Ex Machina by Brian K. Vaughn and Tony Harris. They talk about the series's most out-there foray into genre space, Mayor Mitchell Hundred's descent into greater political ambitions, and Eric asks Phillip about New Yorker stereotypes.
2024-10-1655 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastEx Machina by Brian K. Vaughn and Tony Harris - Part 3In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their retrospective on the DC Comics/Wildstorm political superhero series, Ex Machina by Brian K. Vaughn and Tony Harris. They share their feelings on this being the weakest part of the series, the outdatedness of the political issues it tackles in this portion, and Phillip educates Eric on Mayor Eric Adams and NYC's checkered mayoral history.
2024-10-111h 02The Omnibus Comics PodcastEx Machina by Brian K. Vaughn and Tony Harris - Part 2In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their retrospective on the Wildstorm/DC political superhero comic series, Ex Machina by Brian K. Vaughn and Tony Harris. They break down Harris's exquisite art style, discuss the comic's approach to terrorism and supervillains, and Phillip educates Eric about New York subways and ferries.
2024-10-051h 11The Omnibus Comics PodcastCan't Get Enough of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man!In this episode, Phillip and Eric return to the shonen action manga Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Now that Eric is finally caught up, they discuss their reactions to Denji's character development, the differences between Part 1 and Part 2, and Eric tells Phillip on what he's learned from rewatch binge of Law and Order: SVU.
2024-09-2048 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastHouses of the Unholy by Ed Brubaker and Sean PhillipsIn this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss the Image horror graphic novel Houses of the Unholy by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. They break down this legendary duo's stretching their usual noir stories by adding a horror twist, the use of satanic ritual abuse hysteria as a storytelling device, and Eric accuses Phillip of worshipping the devil.
2024-09-1852 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastLocal Man by Tim Seely and Tony FleecsIn this episode, Phillip and Eric talk the Image superhero comic Local Man by Tim Seely and Tony Fleecs. They break down how it approaches the '90s superhero genre with affectionate mockery, its use of two (and later three) distinctly different art styles to establish an unique visual language that pays homage to the eras of Image Comics, and Phillip educates Eric on the obscure '90s action show, Vanishing Point.
2024-09-1257 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastGrant Morrison's Batman, Part 9 -Batman Incorporated finale with Chris BurnhamPhillip and Eric conclude their retrospective on Grant Morrison's epic Batman run with the final part of BATMAN INCORPORATED with Chris Burnham, featuring the death of Damien Wayne and the final showdown with Talia Al'Ghul. They also discuss Eric's new fascination with cat manga, Phillip failing to materialize Damson Idris into the MCU, and how Phillip still hasn't seen On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
2024-08-061h 00The Omnibus Comics PodcastGrant Morrison's Batman, Part 5 - Batman and Robin with Frank QuitelyIn this episode, Phillip and Eric go over the first part Grant Morrison's Batman and Robin featuring the debut of Dick Grayson as Batman and Damien Wayne as Robin, with art by Frank Quitely, Phillip Tan, Chris Burnham, and more. They discuss the new dynamic of the new Dynamic Duo, the meta-commentary of the return of Jason Todd on post-Watchmen superheroes, and Phillip reacts to a clip from Titans to juice the algorithm!
2024-05-241h 06The Omnibus Comics PodcastGrant Morrison's Batman, Part 4 - Final Crisis with J.G. Jones and Doug MahnkeIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are continuing their breakdown of Grant Morrison's run on Batman with the big epic DC event, Final Crisis and Superman Beyond with art by J.G. Jones, Doug Mahnke, et al. They discuss this tangential yet essential tie-in to the death of Bruce Wayne story arc, debate on the quality of the story choices Morrison makes within Final Crisis, and Eric asks Phillip if it's racist to exclude Martian Manhunter from the Justice League.
2024-05-081h 10The Omnibus Comics PodcastGrant Morrison's Batman, Part 3 - Batman R.I.P. with Tony DanielIn this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their discussion of Grant Morrison's Batman run with Batman R.I.P., drawn by Tony Daniel. They break down Morrison's revamping of Silver Age campiness with a dark twist, their ultimate statement on what it takes to be Batman, and Eric confides in Phillip about some romantic troubles he's been having with his girlfriends Mitsuru and Aegis.
2024-05-0154 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastGrant Morrison's Batman, Part 1 - Batman and Son, with Andy KubertIn this episode, Phillip and Eric kick off the first of a multi-episode breakdown of Grant Morrison's definitive Batman run with Batman and Son with art by Andy Kubert. They talk about the introduction of Damien Wayne, Grant Morrison being a true auteur artist within mainstream superhero comics and laying the foundation for their take on the Batman mythos, and Phillip and Eric voice their hot takes on the latest trends to juice the algorithm!
2024-04-1258 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastMobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Beltorchika's ChildrenIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are breaking down the Denpa manga Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Beltorchika's Children by Uroaki Sabisi and Takayuki Yanase. They go real deep into the lore of the Gundam franchise, debate of whether a primarily adapted property works well in comics, and Eric makes fun of Phillip for spending money on Gundam toys.
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It Is Time To Stand UpWarning to the American Church with Eric MetaxasEpisode Overview:
In this powerful and inspiring episode of “It is Time To Stand,” host Misty Phillip welcomes Eric Metaxas, a renowned author, speaker, and public intellectual, to delve into the urgent need for courage and conviction in today’s challenging times. With a blend of historical insight and contemporary relevance, Metaxas shares his perspective on standing firm in one’s beliefs, the importance of faith in guiding actions, and the role of individuals in shaping the future.
Eric shares how his upbringing, particularly hearing his parents’ experiences with Nazi Germany and communism, shaped his deep appre...
2024-03-1214 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastBlack Dynamite by Brian Ash and Ron Wimberly and Jun LofamiaIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are discussing the Black Dynamite comic by IDW, written by Brian Ash and drawn by a multitude of artists including Ron Wimberly, Jun Lofamia and more. They discuss the translation of the movie's humor into comic form, quote the movie back and forth, and Eric subjects Phil to a test of his blackness.
2024-03-1053 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastThe Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie, Part 4In this episode, Phillip and Eric wrap their discussion on the Image series The Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie. They break down the whether the plot threads came together, the use of differing artists and prose pages for time jumps, and Eric tries to prove how cool he really is to Phil.
2024-02-271h 28The Omnibus Comics PodcastThe Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen and Jaime McKelvie, Part 3In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their breakdown of the Image series, The Wicked + The Divine written by Kieron Gillen and drawn by Jaime McKelvie. They talk McKelvie's use of logos and graphic design, debate the ease of following the plot, and Eric schools Phillip on notable black figures in history!
2024-02-161h 02The Omnibus Comics PodcastThe Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie - Part 2In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their discussion of the Image series The Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen an Jamie McKelvie. They discuss the next installment's use of guest artists and Phillip schools Eric on Kanye West albums.
2024-02-0953 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastThe Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie - Part 1In this first part of a four episode series, Phillip and Eric discuss the first eleven issues of the Image series The Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie! They talk about its unique premise of combining godhood with celebrity culture, its basis of its characters off of famous music icons, and Phillip tests Eric's knowledge of Billie Ellish songs.
2024-02-071h 13The Omnibus Comics PodcastMy Lesbian Experience With Loneliness by Kabi NagataIn this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss the Yen Press manga memoir My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness by Kai Nagata. They discuss its unique visual style compared to other manga, its candid discussion of the author's mental health struggles and visiting a lesbian escort agency, and how Phillip has the three strikes of being problematic by not having watched Echo yet.
2024-01-1946 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastThe First Comics We Ever Read - Venom On Trial and Death of SupermanIn this episode, Eric and Phillip kick off 2024 by going back to their roots and revisit the very first comics they ever read: Venom on Trial by Marvel for Eric and The Death of Superman for Phil. Listen to how these comics have and haven't aged very well, plus Eric lambasts Phil for his continuing failure to improve diversity and inclusion by not catching up on the Hulu Wu-Tang show.
2024-01-131h 09The Omnibus Comics PodcastThe Flash, Part 2 - 2023 Season FinalePhillip and Eric close out 2023 by finishing their watch and commentary on The Flash movie. Hear Eric's moans of pain as the mediocrity deadens his brain, their suggestions on a variety of different movies and tv shows that would be better to watch, and how Phil is still racist for not having watched Blue Beetle.
2023-12-241h 36The Omnibus Comics PodcastThe Killer by Matz and Luc JacamonIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the French graphic novel series, The Killer written by Matz and illustrated by Luc Jacamon and being adapted into a Netflix film directed David Fincher. They discuss its influences from the existential hitman genre and noir genre, its novelistic structure and writing style, and Eric continues to lambast Phil for killing cinema.
2023-11-0748 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastThe Flash (and Blue Beetle)In this episode, Phillip and Eric didn't have time this week to finish reading the comic they wanted to discuss, so here's a prerecorded episode back in August, a commentary for The Flash movie. They slog through the first half and hear their moans of pain and apathy for this thoroughly average movie. Also, Eric gushes about watching Blue Beetle and calls Phil racist for not having seen it yet.
2023-10-271h 16The Omnibus Comics PodcastGoodbye, Eri by Tatsuki FujimotoIn this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss the manga, Goodbye, Eri by Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto. They discuss Fujimoto's unique blend of the coming-of-age story with his characteristic dash of genre fantasy, its cinematic visual framing to emulate movies, and Eric shames Phil for contributing to the death of cinema.
2023-10-2145 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastMW by Osamu TezukaIn this episode, Phillip and Eric go over the manga series MW by the legendary Osamu Tezuka, "the Father of Manga." They discuss his adapting his cartoonish style to the then-emerging industry trend of gritty, darker manga, the complexities of human morality in its thriller with political undertones, and whether Eric would be evil for saving a woman and a baby out of the path of a speeding bus and pushing a criminal in their place instead.
2023-09-3057 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastIt's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth by Zoe ThorogoodIn this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth, an Image Comics graphic novel memoir by Zoe Thorogood. They talk about its unique visual style that can only work in the comics medium, Thorogood's spinning a narrative out of her breakdown of being told she's the future of comics, and Eric confesses how he suffers from Human Target syndrome.
2023-09-2353 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastShin Ultraman, Part 2Phillip and Eric conclude their watch of Shin Ultraman! Eric pontificates on the resonant themes of this film's statement about humanity, while Phillip just asks for more Ultraman fanservice.
2023-09-111h 08The Omnibus Comics PodcastShin UltramanIn this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their series on the Hideaki Anno's Shin Heroes reboot with Shin Ultraman, directed by Shinji Higuchi and written by Ano himself. Phillip schools Eric on the history of this beloved Japanese franchise, and Eric reviews a disgustingly sweet Ultraman drink.
2023-09-111h 11The Omnibus Comics PodcastShin Kamen Rider, Part 2In this episode, Phillip and Eric are conclude their watch and commentary of 2023's Shin Kamen Rider, written and directed by Hideki Ano. Eric continues to press Phil for his Kamen Rider knowledge, only to be disappointed for his lack exhaustive memory.
2023-08-181h 10The Omnibus Comics PodcastShin Kamen RiderIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are mixing it up and taking a slight break from talking comics to talk Shin Kamen Rider, the 2023 film written and directed by Hideaki Anno. They talk Phillip's longstanding love for the Kamen Rider franchise, Eric's love for the works of Anno, and rebranding the podcast to just "K" a la Elon Musk and X.
2023-08-071h 06The Omnibus Comics PodcastAcross the Spider-VerseIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking a break from talking comics to talk about possibly the best movie based on a comic property, as well as the best superhero movie and best movie of 2023, Across the Spider-Verse. Plus, Eric chastised Phil not watching Shin Kamen Rider.
2023-07-2959 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastEisner Awards 2023 - Flung Out of Space by Grace Ellis and Hannah TemplarIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are discussing Abrams Comicarts's Flung Out of Space by Grace Ellis and Hannah Templar, the graphic novel about author Patricia Highsmith and Eisner nominee for Best Reality-Based Work. They discuss its use of color and superb layout design, its refusal to shy away showing its subject's many flaws, and Eric calls Phillip out on still not having watched Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury.
2023-07-191h 01The Omnibus Comics PodcastEisners Awards 2023 - Star Trek and She-HulkIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the IDW Star Trek series by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Ramon Rosanas, nominated for Best New Series, and Marvel's She-Hulk, by Rainbow Rowell, Rogê Antônio, Luca Maresca, and Takeshi Miyazawa, nominated for Best Continuing Series.
This is mainly Eric lecturing Phillip on 40 years of Star Trek for 45 minutes.
2023-07-141h 01The Omnibus Comics PodcastBlack Adam - Part 2Phillip and Eric finish the rest of the wretched Black Adam movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Hear Eric cry as his neurons shut down, discuss their pitch for a Cyclone YA graphic novel, and debate why Dr. Fate can make magic shields, but the JSA still needs a jet to get anywhere in this movie.
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2023-06-071h 21The Omnibus Comics PodcastSpawn by Todd MacFarlane and The Maxx by Sam KeithPhillip and Eric travel back to the '90s to break two signature Image books of the era, Todd MacFarlane's Spawn and Sam Keith's The Maxx. They talk about the ridiculousness of peak '90s superhero books, what has aged well and not aged well, and Eric lambasts Phillip for his taste in video games.
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2023-05-1957 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastJonathan Hickman, Part 7 - X-MenPhillip and Eric conclude their series on the comics of Jonathan Hickman with his run on Marvel's X-Men. They discuss how he evolves the X-Men being a metaphor for discrimination and racism, the sheer breadth of X-Men continuity combining with full creative freedom to reshape this flagship franchise, and Eric quizzing Phillip on a DEI work environment for mutants.
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2023-04-291h 03The Omnibus Comics PodcastBlack AdamIn this episode, Phillip and Eric forgot to have anything ready to talk about, so they turn their brains off to watch Black Adam instead. Hear them recommend many other movies to watch instead of Black Adam, Phillip explaining The People's Eyebrow, and Eric's groans of pain as he watches Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
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2023-02-041h 06The Omnibus Comics PodcastCartoonist and former Marvel Intern James Kettner returns to talk X-Men!In this episode, Phillip and Eric welcome cartoonist and colorist James Kettner to hear about interning at Marvel in the late '90s and chat about X-Men! Kett shares some sad stories about working at Marvel in an atmosphere of tension and layoffs, office stories about Chris Claremont, and he and Phil educate Eric on the Summers family tree.
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2023-01-281h 20The Omnibus Comics PodcastThe Superior Foes of Spider-Man by Nick Spencer and Steve LieberIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are breaking down the Marvel series Superior Foes of Spider-Man by Nick Spencer and Steve Lieber! They discuss the comic medium's unique way to do visual humor, the series' blending of genres, and Eric once again confronts Phil about his racism against the AAPI community.
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2023-01-1433 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastAmerican Born Chinese by Gene YangIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking about the graphic novel American Born Chinese by Gene Yang. They break down it handles the themes of identity and transformation through interwoven narratives, the gear shift into fantasy/magical realism, and Eric teaches Phil about how to say "fob" in a non-racist way.
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2022-12-1648 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastDC Ink: I Am Not Starfire, Unearthed: Jessica Cruz, and more!In this episode, Phillip and Eric are discussing the DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults line, formerly known as DC ink. They break down I Am Not Starfire by Mariko Tamaki and Yoshi Yoshitani, Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story by Lilliam Rivera and Steph C., Whistle: A New Gotham City Hero by E. Lockhart and Manuel Preitano, and Swamp Thing: Twin Branches by Maggie Stiefvater and Morgan Beem.
Plus, Eric literally eats his sock for losing a bet about She-Hulk.
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2022-10-221h 32The Omnibus Comics PodcastFormer Favorites: Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk and Secret WarIn this episode, Phillip and Eric revisit two former favorites comics when they were young, but are no longer their favorites: Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk by Damon Lindelof and Lenil Yu and Secret War by Brian Michael Bendis and Gabrielle Dell'Otto. They discuss what drew them to these comics as young twenty-year-old men, what elements they outgrew, and what still holds up.
Not much. Plus, Eric calls Phillip on his racism against green people.
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2022-10-0757 minThe Omnibus Comics PodcastWhat Makes A Good Action Comic?In this episode, Phillip and Eric shift gears to break down the elements of how to do action in comics, with examples from Dragon Ball Z, Jack Kirby, Nextwave, David Aja, We3, and more! They discuss the qualities of clarity, kinetic energy, and emotional excitement with examples of doing it through the pure illustrative skill of movement and body posing, widescreen panel layouts, and cool, unconventional layouts to show dynamism. Plus Eric gives a rant on Ip Man 4: The Finale and its clumsy anti-racism message.
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2022-09-301h 05The Omnibus Comics PodcastDune: The Graphic Novel - Adapted by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Raul Allen, and Patricia MartinIn this episode, Phillip and Eric break down the graphic novel adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic Dune from Abrams, with art by Raul Allen and Patricia Martin. They discuss the challenges of adapting a prose novel to a visual medium, the challenges of adapting this particular prose novel to comics, and Eric goes onto a rant about who is to blame for Paper Girls not getting renewed for a second season.
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2022-09-161h 08The Omnibus Comics PodcastThe Good Asian by Pornsak Pichetshote and Alexandre TefenkgiPhillip and Eric break down the Chinese American noir detective comic and 2022 Eisner winner for Best Limited Series, The Good Asian by Pornsak Pichetshote and Alexandre Tefenkgi from Image. They talk about its unique blend of noir crime and Chinese American history, its dissection of the model minority and respectability politics, and Eric teaches Phillip just how stupid some people on Twitter are when it comes to Asian American cinema.
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2022-09-021h 10The Omnibus Comics PodcastGoing Remote: A Teacher's Journey - Interview with Artist Peter GlantingIn this episode, Phillip and Eric welcome back friend of the podcast and cartoonist Pete Glanting to talk about his upcoming debut graphic novel, Going Remote: A Teacher's Journey, with writer Adam Bessie. Published through Projected Censored and Seven Stories press, this comic is part nonfiction about the consequences of replacing classroom teaching with remote instruction and during the coronavirus pandemic, part memoir about Bessie living with his cancer diagnosis. Pete talks about being approached to turn the original short comic into a full length book, working and revising a graphic novel while working full-time, and futilely attempting to...
2022-08-261h 04The Omnibus Comics PodcastDebuting Our Own WEBTOON Series! - Black GhostPhillip and Eric engage in shameless promotion and talk about their own brand new comic on Webtoon, BLACK GHOST. Their entry into Webtoon's Call to Action contest is a kung fu comic set in Chinatown, San Francisco in the 1920s. Listen to them talk about the process of making it, and Eric also discusses some world-shattering news from Comic-Con!
Our comic:
https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/black-ghost/list?title_no=793035
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2022-08-031h 00The Omnibus Comics Podcast2022 Eisners Part IV - Reckless, Oni Press, Lauren Davis's Nib comic, and more!Phillip and Eric wrap up the 2022 Eisners with their own version: the 2022 Omni Awards. They chat casually about all the other nominees they've read. Plus, Eric gives the inside scoop on how he could've turned around Oni Press! (probably).
Trickster, Traitor, Dummy, Doll:
https://thenib.com/trickster-traitor-dummy-doll/
New episodes every second and fourth Friday of the month!
And if you like listening to us banter, check out our Gundam podcast!
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2022-07-231h 07The Omnibus Comics Podcast2022 Eisners Part III - The Good Asian, Spy x Family, Chainsaw Man, and UltramegaPart three of 2022 Eisner nominees discussion, with Phillip and Eric talking about the Image limited series The Good Asian by Pornsak Pichetshote and Alexandre Tefenkgi, the manga smash success Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the even bigger manga smash hit Spy x Family Tatsuya Endo, and the Image series Ultramega by James Harren.
Plus, Eric promotes Phillip to a new position within The Omnibus LLC!
New episodes every second and fourth Friday of the month!
And if you like listening to us banter, check out our Gundam podcast!
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Operation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Gundam - Purple-Haired Garma, Orange SuperheroIn this episode of the Operation V podcast, Phillip and Eric are watching the 5th and 6th episode of Mobile Suit Gundam, "Re-entry to Earth" and "Garma Strikes." These episodes are a bit of snooze-fest, so expect tangents on orange superheros, wine stewards, and Eric trying to stump Phillip on recognizing mobile suits.
Reach us by email at mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com
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2022-07-011h 00
The Omnibus Comics Podcast2022 Eisners Part II - Daniel Warren Johnson (Superman: Red and Blue, Beta Ray Bill: Argent Star, Extremity)Phillip and Eric continue their 2022 Eisner nominee breakdowns with a spotlight on writer/artist Daniel Warren Johnson! We're talking his entry in the Eisner-nominated anthology, Superman: Red and Blue, his Eisner-nominated limited series, Beta Ray Bill: Argent Star, and his creator-owned Image series Extremity!
And much to Phillip's chagrin, Eric gives a quick talk on his Daniel Warren Johnson's art for Magic: the Gathering cards!
New episodes every second and fourth Friday of the month!
And if you like listening to us banter, check out our Gundam podcast!
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Operation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Gundam - Re-entry to PodcastPhillip and Eric are finally getting to the one that started it, the original Mobile Suit Gundam series! Listen to them cover the first two episodes, "Gundam Rising" and "Destroy Gundam!" Also included are their thoughts are on the decades-old animation, Eric having watched The Origin before watching this series, and Phillip going on about Ready Player One.
Big announcement: we are now rebranding as the OPERATION V podcast, so the algorithm doesn't kill us anymore.
Reach us by email at mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com
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Operation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Gundam 00 - No One Ever Suspects the HaroIn this episode, Phillip and Eric watch episodes 20 and 21 of Gundam 00 season two, "Anew Returns" and "The Door of Change." Listen to Phillip's thoughts on the Gundam design from Witch of Mercury, the twist they saw coming light-years away as to the identity of Mr. Bushido, and their pivot into a Cruel Intentions podcast.
Reach us by email at mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com
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2022-05-1355 minOperation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Gundam 00 - The Union of Raging Billows!In this episode, Phillip and Eric watch episodes 18 and 19 of Gundam 00 season two, "Entangled Yearings" and "Shadow of the Innovators." Hear their complete lack of surprise at the big twist of the season, the counting of the sheer number of storylines weighing the season down, and Eric's pick for the Mobile Suit of the Week segment!
Reach us by email at mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com
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2022-05-061h 00Operation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Gundam 00 - Protect Ya Neck?In this episode, Phillip and Eric muddle through Gundam 00 with episodes 14 and 15 of its second season, "I Can Hear a Song" and "Victory Song of the Resistance." Hear their pain, but especially Eric's as they are beset on all sides by two very mediocre episodes.
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2022-04-2257 minOperation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Gundam 00- That's So AnewIn this episode, Phillip and Eric continue watching Gundam 00 season two with episodes ten and eleven, "Light of Heaven" and "00's Voice." Hear Eric's anguish on the series's lackluster pacing at this point, their comparing the A-LAWS to the Reagan administration, and the series's uncanny similarity to That's So Raven.
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2022-04-0857 minOperation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Gundam 00 - Escape from Flashbacks IIIn this episode, Phillip and Eric continue Gundam 00 with episodes six and seven of season two, "Scars" and "Reunion and Separation." Listen to them continue making fun of Saji Crossroads, the series's resemblance to Sunrise's other mech anime, and Eric once again losing his mind at the amount of cost-cutting flashback sequences.
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2022-03-251h 02Operation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Gundam 00 - Defund the A-LAWS!In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their watch of season two of Gundam 00 with episodes four and five, "A Reason to Fight" and "Homeland Burning." Hear them struggle to recall anything about the unmemorable Katharon characters, struggle with Hulu's watch party function, and Eric hijacks the Mobile Suit of the Week segment!
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2022-03-181h 06Operation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Gundam 00 - I Am PodcastIn this episode, Phillip and Eric reach the antepenultimate and penultimate installments of season one of Gundam 00, episodes 23 and 24 "Stop the World" and "Endless Poem." Hear them discuss and react to the death of a beloved major character, Eric seethe with anger at the death of two even more beloved characters, and Phillip's tale of childhood folly treating his Gundam Deathscythe gunpla like a toy.
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2022-02-251h 05Operation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Gundam 00 - Podcast DebrisIn this episode, Phillip and Eric close in on the end of season one of Gundam 00 with episodes 21 and 22, "Path of Destruction" and "Trans-Am." Hear their final thoughts on the Trinity characters as a whole, the series's continuing use of deus ex machina, and a ripping recipe for corned beef and cabbage from Phillip.
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2022-02-181h 08Operation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Gundam 00 - You Will See The Tears Of PodcastIn this episode, Phillip and Eric begin the home stretch of Gundam 00 with episodes 19 and 20, "Bonds" and "Blade of Reformation." Hear Eric's anguish again from the number of flashbacks and exposition disguised as plot summary, Phillip interrupting the podcast to answer spam calls, and the hosts trying to distract themselves from the dip in the quality of the writing by shilling for sponsors.
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2022-02-111h 05Operation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Gundam 00 - Operation Podcast CaptureIn this episode, Phillip and Eric watch and discuss episodes nine and ten of Gundam 00, "The Honor of A Great Power" and "Operation Gundam Capture." They discuss how this is one of Eric's favorite episodes, writing ensemble casts, and how far Phillip will go for a discounted expensive Gunpla.
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2021-12-311h 02Operation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Gundam 00 - The Gundam Meme She SawPhillip and Eric continue their watch of Gundam 00 with episodes 4 and 5, "Escape Limit Zone" and "Seven Swords." They discuss the franchise's recurring motif of Char Aznable character, their favorite characters in 00, and Eric shares some unexpected Gundam he encountered at his job.
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2021-12-171h 13Operation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Gundam 00 - Fly, Podcast!Phillip and Eric continue their watch of Gundam 00 with the second and third episodes "The Changing World" and "International Negotiation." They discuss the upcoming live-action adaptation, news of the 2022 Gundam projects, and try to avoid tangents on Speed Racer. Plus, Phillip debuts a new regular segment for the podcast!
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2021-12-101h 21The Omnibus Comics PodcastSeason One Finale - Interview with Joshua DysartEric and Phillip close out this season of the podcast with an interview from the writer of Unknown Soldier, Joshua Dysart himself! They have a great and insightful conversation about the origin and research process of Unknown Soldier, plus talk about his other comics, Living Level Three, Goodbye Paradise, and his new book Odin's Eye!
Plus, Phillip and Eric have a special announcement about an exciting new project they've been working on, a Gundam focused podcast, The Mobile Suit Podcast!
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2021-12-031h 26The Omnibus Comics PodcastMe and the Devil Blues by Akira HiramotoIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking manga with the underrated and criminally ignored Me and the Devil Blues by Akira Hiramoto. They talk the blues legend Robert Johnson, their gateways into manga, and how Eric will finally get canceled this time!
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2021-09-111h 08The Omnibus Comics PodcastJessica Jones by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael GaydosIn this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the original Jessica Jones series, Alias aka Alias: Jessica Jones by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos! Listen to their discussion of tackling a dialogue-heavy story with innovative layouts, the use of decompression, and Phillip educating people on the difference between a mutate and a mutant.
Plus, Eric shares another pandemic retail horror story!
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2021-08-281h 01The Omnibus Comics PodcastDefining Comics vs. Graphic NovelsIn this episode, Phillip and Eric go full-tilt academic and discuss the definition and usage of "comics." Listen to them talk about the difference between genres and mediums and conflating the two terms, people who misuse "graphic novel," and Eric's continuing subseries on pandemic retail horror stories.
The NPR interview Eric rants about here.
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2021-08-1359 minThe Omnibus Comics Podcast2021 Eisner Awards: Best Single IssueIn this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their 2021 Eisner Awards breakdown with the nominees for Best Single Issue! Plus, Eric takes a bold stance on a hot button social issue that might finally get him canceled!
The nominees:
The Burning Hotels, by Thomas Lampion (Birdcage Bottom Books)
Hedra, by Jesse Lonergan (Image)
The Other History of the DC Universe #1, by John Ridley and Giuseppe Camuncoli (DC)
Sports Is Hell, by Ben Passmore (Koyama Press)
Stanley’s Ghost: A Halloween Adventure, by Jeff Balke, Paul Storrie, and Dave Alvarez (Storm Kids)
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2021-07-011h 27The Omnibus Comics PodcastCW's Arrow - "Emerald Archer" commentaryDue to some unexpected life issues, we take a break from our Eisner nominees discussion, but never fear, Phillip and Eric had a prerecorded backup episode! They watch and commentate on the CW series Arrow based on the Green Arrow comic, specifically the season seven episode "Emerald Archer." Listen to them talk about CW foibles, their love for the characters Ragman and Wild Dog, and Eric shares the first of many horror stories of working retail in the middle of a pandemic.
Note: spoilers for Superman and Lois, so if you haven't kept up with the show...
2021-06-241h 07The Omnibus Comics PodcastGodzilla: Aftershock with Drew Edward Johnson and Allen PassalaquaIn this very special episode, Phillip and Eric not only talk about Godzilla: Aftershock, the prequel comic to the Legendary film Godzilla: King of the Monsters, but also interview the artist and colorist behind its creation, Drew Edward Johnson and Allen Passalaqua. We get to hear the behind-the-scenes process of creating the art of a Godzilla comic and working on established IPs, the key to designing Toho styled kaiju, and some hilarious stories about breaking into the industry in the mid nineties by interviewing for a job at Wildstorm without knowing about it.
Plus, Phillip publicly admits...
2021-03-311h 21The Omnibus Comics PodcastMister Miracle by Tom King and Mitch GeradsIn this episode, Phillip and Eric talk the DC Comic Mister Miracle by Tom King and Mitch Gerads! Listen to what Eric calls one of the best comics of the last decade, a deep dive into the mechanics of nine panel grids, and how superheroes should treat retail workers. Don't miss what is easily their smartest and stupidest discussion to date!
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