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PanelismPanelism is moving!Just a short announcement to let you know that we have moved our podcast operations over to YouTube: https://youtube.com/@panelism. All of our shows are available there. In January 2024, this feed will cease to exist. We hope you’ll find us on YouTube and follow us there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-0500 min
Panelism#160 - DUNE The Graphic Novel, Book 1The PANELISM Book Club is open once again! In this episode, Taylor breaks down the newly released "DUNE The Graphic Novel, Book 1" adapted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson with art by Raúl Allén and Patricia Martin. Get your copy on Amazon, Comixology, or wherever you get your comics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-2053 min
The Hardy Boys Drinkbook PodcastEpisode Twenty: The Mystery of the Flying Express ft. Mike MarlowSummaryIt's Episode 20: The Mystery of The Flying Express featuring Mike Marlow! This episode has obviously been a long time coming, and I want to thank all of our listeners for tuning back in. This podcast was so much fun to make, and who knows? Maybe someday we'll want to check back in with these idiot boys. I was so happy that Mike was able to be our guest for our final episode, it definitely book-ends the show well. This book is a particularly dumb one, with protestors, Chet in a dress and a criminal syndicate that...
2020-12-111h 18Panelism#153 - Games, Trains and AutomobilesIt's summer and we're still riding the 'rona. What are two middle-aged guys to do but talk about their favorite gaming platforms and releases (old and new!). Also, Taylor explains how to hook up an SNES to an HDTV.Follow us on https://instagram.com/panelism.ink and send us a direct message. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-111h 03Panelism#152 - Comic Con at Home!San Diego Comic Con is happening virtually this year. Todd and Taylor catch up on how to get a comic con experience from your house and what missing the in person experience means.Wear a mask!https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2257 minPanelism#151 - Potluck! Comics, TV, GamesIt's a potluck episode this week as we talk about what we've been reading, watching, and playing through the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-151h 13Panelism#150 - Fireside Chat: Charles WefsoThis Fireside Chat was recorded earlier in the year (twas a simpler time, sigh....) with writer and fellow podcaster Charles Wefso. Charles has just wrapped up the incredible series The Hardy Boys Drinkbook podcast. We also use this opportunity to launch our long-awaited podcast "The Village Idiots - A Guide To Watching The Prisoner." And what's an episode of Panelism without a lively discussion on Hickman and The X-Men (spoilers, we cover that too).Check out the Hardy Boys Drinkbook: https://shows.acast.com/hardyboysdrinkbookCheck out The Village Idiots - A guide...
2020-07-081h 17Panelism#149 - Reading: Mercy and DecorumNew comics are back! And we're talking about two of our new favorites: Mirka Andolfo's Mercy and Jonathan Hickman's Decorum.Possible bonus: Todd gets a delivery in the middle of the show and may have forgotten to edit it out of the version you're listening to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-011h 03Panelism#148 - Book Club: March Books 1 & 2On this episode of the PANELISM Book Club, we discuss books 1 and 2 of March by Rep. John Lewis, co-authored by Andrew Aydin and illustrated by the brilliant Nate Powell. It's an intense and necessary look at the events surrounding the Civil Rights struggle from 1960-1968 told in first person by Rep. Lewis who was the leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee during that time.Buy MARCH Book 1Buy MARCH Book 2Buy MARCH Book 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-241h 27Panelism#147 - Reading: Incognegro, The Unwanted, and moreIt's another heavy week in our country and around the world. We wanted to focus on books written by black authors and people of color or non-fiction works about the type of racism we're fighting against in this moment. First, we focus on Incognegro by Mat Johnson. Then we mention, The Unwanted, You Don't Say, Occupy Comics, and They Called Us Enemy.We talk about the news that DC is leaving Diamond distribution: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dc-cuts-ties-diamond-comic-distribution-1297309We mention this list of anti-racist comic books: http://cbldf.org/2020/06/anti-racism-graphic-novels-reading-resources-list/
2020-06-101h 18Panelism#146 - Back the ComebackIt's a pretty raw episode here. We decided to talk about the Back the Comeback campaign to support indie comic and game shops but began by discussing anxiety, how it affects us and how we treat it. Then we get into what's in the pandemic queue and spend most of the episode talking about Back the Comeback -- what we're excited to read when it's released, how our relationship to shops will change, and what we'd like to see from indie shops.Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See...
2020-05-221h 13Panelism#145 - Reading: Injustice: Gods Among Us and Mirka Andolfo's MercyWe're back to the good ole fashioned comic book talk. Todd discusses Mirka Andolfo's Mercy and Taylor talks about his recent re-read binge of Injustice: Gods Among Us. Also, we have too much caffeine and we talk about that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-291h 09Panelism#144 - Reading: Why Art?We catch up today on a TON of stuff before talking about Eleanor Davis's excellent Why Art? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2256 minPanelism#143 - Interview: Obscura Creative TeamIn this episode Taylor talks with Luke Cartwright and Lukasz Wnuczek, the creative team behind the new graphic novel Obscura. Hear how the guys met, what lead to the development of this unique book and more.Learn more about Obscura at obscuracomic.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2526 minPanelism#142 - A Playlist for Shut-InsIn light of the fact that we're shut in for a bit, we decided to talk about what's on our personal playlists. Taylor covers comics and Todd covers shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-1855 minPanelism#141 - Fireside Chat: Daniel RojasIt's another Fireside Chat - this time with comic shop sommelier and fellow podcaster, Daniel Rojas. Daniel and Taylor talk comics (X-Men, East of West, Saga, I Hate Fairyland), along with Doctor Who, Dragon Ball Z and more.Learn more about Daniel's "Escaping Podcast" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EscapingPodcast/Search for Escaping Podcast wherever you find podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-121h 08Panelism#140 - Book Club: Black Monday Murders Vol 1-2On this episode, we officially launch the PANELISM Book Club, with our inaugural pick "The Black Monday Murders." Todd and Taylor break down the spectacular, occult noir thriller from Jonathan Hickman and Tomm Coker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-291h 12Panelism#139 - Reading: Rat Queens (Vol 1-5)This episode has been a long time coming and the length of it is indicative of the consternation it has caused us at times. In fact, WAY back in the summer, we spoke to our friend Emily Kelley Kunin about issues around separating the art from the artist. We've included that conversation here. Bottom line: Rat Queens is worth a look if the description sounds appealing to you. But...it's got an uneven -- at times, problematic -- history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-231h 05Panelism#138 - Fireside Chat: Frank FreyWe're kicking off the new year with a new PANELISM feature - Fireside Chats. In this series, we'll sit down with artists, creators, comic shop owners and comic fans. In our very first fireside chat, we grab coffee with Epicentral Space Captain and fellow grey-beard, Frank Frey. Frank and Taylor talk Hickman, X-Men, Mr. Miracle and a whole lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-151h 01Panelism#137 - Watching: Star Wars, The Rise of SkywalkerWe're rounding out another calendar year of podcasts with what has become a Panelism tradition: recapping the latest Star Wars movie. We each saw The Rise of Skywalker on opening weekend and discuss our impressions.Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-231h 13Panelism#136 - Watching: The Watchmen (HBO) Episode 9We wrap up the first (and hopefully only) season of Watchmen on HBO. We think Lindeloff did it. So we gush about it. And we also touch on Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and how HBO might do a subsequent season of this incredible show.Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-191h 02Panelism#135 - Watching: The Watchmen (HBO), Episodes 7-8Honestly, I've watched the episodes, talked about them with friends, mixed the podcast, yet right now, I have no idea what to say about these episodes. Please don't Poochie this one, people. Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-111h 14Panelism#134 - Watching: The Watchmen (HBO) Episode 6We dedicate an entire episode of ours to a single episode of The Watchmen: episode 6. This one was amazing.Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-261h 03Panelism#133 - Watching: The Watchmen (HBO) Episodes 4-5We jump back into The Watchmen this week with what was the best and weirdest episode yet.Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-201h 00PanelismWatching: Dr. SleepThey finally did it! After years of waiting, a filmed adaptation of the amazing novel Dr. Sleep is now in theaters. Taylor takes a solo episode to break down the differences between the book and the movie, and the elephant in the room (the 1980 Kubrick adaptation of The Shining).Follow us on https://instagram.com/panelism.ink and find all our past episodes at www.panelism.ink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-1116 minPanelismWatching: The Watchmen (HBO) Episodes 1-3If you've been listening to the show for a while, you've heard both of us express our appreciation of The Watchmen film and graphic novel. It was with some trepidation that we approached the HBO series. But after episode 2, we were sold. So here we are discussing the first 3 episodes. Spoilers galore but we announce when they're coming.Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-081h 10Panelism#131 - Strange Cereal, Ronan Boyle by Thomas Lennon, and Sam NeillWe're going to level with you: we had fun on this one. We set out to talk about Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles by Thomas Lennon (yes, he of The State, Reno 911, The Odd Couple, I Love You Man and many many more). Then we got sidetracked and sidetracked again. But it all felt good. Hope you enjoy.Follow us! https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-1756 minPanelism#130 - The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil by Stephen CollinsTaylor never returns from Portland without comic books. In this episode, he recaps his latest trip and reviews the strange and wonderful book, The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil by Stephen Collins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-0930 minPanelism#129 - Batman Superman Vol. 1 Cross Worlds by Greg Pak and Jae LeeTodd visits the 2014 Batman Superman comic that "re-introduced" the duo as part of The New 52. It's a beautiful, confusing book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-0231 minPanelism#128 - Spider-Man: Blue by Jeph Loeb and Tim SaleWe're talking about one of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's Marvel creations today -- Spider-Man: Blue. It's a classic Spider-Man story featuring almost all of the Sinister Six and the...um, horniest versions of Mary Jane Watson and Gwen Stacy we've ever seen.Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-2541 minPanelism#127 - Manifest Destiny Vol. 1Taylor brings one of the longest running Image series to the discussion on this episode: Manifest Destiny. This wild comic draws on real history and lots of fake monsters to be one of the best popcorn reads out there.Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-1931 minPanelism#126 - Mr. MiracleAfter a long and unwelcome technical hiatus, we return to discuss a book that Taylor suggested and we both read. Tom King's Mr. Miracle. This is an in-depth spoiler-y discussion. We announce when we go to spoilers but this is still more of a book club selection than a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-1257 minPanelism#125 - The Boys (Amazon)Holy PEBKAC, Batman! We have been beset with technical problems from Google shuttering YouTube private events to Todd's laptop eating it. We apologise for the lengthy delay in bringing you this episode. But here it is. We talk about the Amazon series The Boys as two people who haven't read the comic book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-3057 minPanelism#124 - Man-eatersAt long last, we are talking Man-eaters, the hilarious, terrifying, kick-ass Image book from Chelsea Cain, Lia Miternique and the Ministry of Trouble. This is the spiritual sequel to Mockingbird - which had the same core creative team. We talk about Volumes 1 and 2 with no spoilers and what Todd saw on the Comic Con panel. Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-0746 minPanelism#123 - The Further Adventures of Nick WilsonTaylor talks about the Image Comics graphic novel, The Further Adventures of Nick Wilson. It's a serious and humorous look at a superhero who peaked in his early 20s and then lost his powers. Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-3142 minPanelism#122 - San Diego Comic Con Recap 2019Todd is back from San Diego Comic Con and...really feeling it. He and Taylor manage to chat about the best things he saw and the biggest news to come out of con.Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-241h 10Panelism#121 - SDCC Survival GuideSan Diego Comic Con starts next week! July 17th, to be precise. Todd will be in attendance. So in preparation, we've polished up the survival guide we created in 2018. We talk about what to pack, what to expect, how to get around, and more insider info.Follow us for more from SDCC: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-111h 06Panelism#120 - Alex and AdaOn this episode, we come together for Alex and Ada, volumes 1 and 2. We each read them (Taylor completed the series by reading vol. 3) and we discuss AI, dystopia, sex dolls and all the other fun stuff surrounding these books.Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-051h 00Panelism#119 - The Totally Awesome HulkOn this episode we're supposed to be talking about The Totally Awesome Hulk from 2016 but we manage to cover Dark Phoenix, The Incredible Hulk TV show, superhero origin stories, Marvel's packaging weirdness, and the perils of eating Triscuits before recording a podcast.If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can check out The Totally Awesome Hulk there for free.Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-2755 minPanelism#118 - IscariotWe discuss the graphic novel Iscariot by S.M. Vidaurri. It's a beautiful book with some great moments. We talk about what makes it imperfect.Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-1933 minPanelism#117 - Gunning for HitsToday on the show, Taylor talks about the new series, Gunning for Hits, which just wrapped up its first arc. It's a crime thriller based in the 1980s music business. It follows Martin Mills a mercenary turned A&R rep as he tries to break an indie band.Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-1444 minPanelism#116 - Multiversity RevisitedFor this show, we revisit a book that Taylor talked about in episode #57: Grant Morrison's Multiversity. And though we say in the episode that it's full of spoilers, I don't think we actually spoil anything. This series is so sprawling that we can't give much away. So I say: ignore our spoiler warning and enjoy the episode. If you have read the book, this may feel like a book club. If you haven't read it, it's available to borrow on Comixology Unlimited. Here is Taylor's suggested reading order to get into it: ...
2019-06-051h 20Panelism#115 - A-Force!Holy wow! It was quite the jump back into comics after that abbreviated Game of Thrones season. But here we are: talking comics again. Todd brings A-Force Volumes 1 and 2 from 2016 to discuss. Short version: he loved the main stories. Long version: why does Marvel put extra dumb issues in the trade paperbacks of their awesome stories? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-3047 min
Wednesday in WesterosGame of Thrones S8E6 - The Iron ThroneThe series finale has happened and we're pretty satisfied. We try to digest it all in an hour.Find us:https://instagram.com/thatemilykelleyhttps://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-201h 03Panelism#114 - Fantasy: why does it have rules?Our pre-occupation with Game of Thrones and Todd's obsession with Dungeons and Dragons has led to this: a huge conversation about the templates of fantasy, why we think fantasy has "rules," and why fans are reluctant to concede that there shouldn't be any rules. We talk about so much related to this topic that it's difficult to sum up but some things to check out:Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panelism.ink/Things we mention:https://www.amazon.com/Throne-Crescent-Moon-Kingdoms-Book-ebook/dp/B0064VQDHIhttps://www.amazon.com/Power-Myth-Joseph-Campbell...
2019-05-151h 10
Wednesday in WesterosGame of Thrones S8E5 - The BellsWe get deep on this one. We talk about nature vs nurture, war, hell, other big stuff. How could we not? We're one week away from Game of Thrones being over and done forever ('cause George is NOT finishing those books, people) and Todd is feeling a little verklempt that this podcast is ending along with it.Follow us!Emily: https://www.instagram.com/thatemilykelley/Panelism: https://www.instagram.com/panelism.ink/Todd's book on Mormons and the White Horse Prophecy is linked here: https://heytodda.com/...
2019-05-141h 20Panelism#113 - Black Canary: Kicking and ScreamingBack to the comic books after all that Avengers talk. Todd brings the 2016 series Black Canary by Brendan Fletcher with art by Annie Wu and Pia Guerra.Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-0830 min
Wednesday in WesterosGame of Thrones - S8E4 - The Last of the StarksEmily, Taylor, and Todd gather to discuss a burning question posed by Game of Thrones, Season 8 Episode 4: "Has Danaerys proven she can rule?"Follow us:https://instagram.com/panelism.inkhttps://instagram.com/thatemilykelley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-071h 08Panelism#112 - Avengers: EndgameWe can't believe it's been 11 years and 22 movies either. But here it is: the Endgame. We gush; we spoil; we wonder about time travel.Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-011h 18
Wednesday in WesterosGame of Thrones - S8E3 - The Long NightThe episode that has been prophesied for 8 years. And HBO has the worst summary of it we've ever read: "Arya looks to prove her worth as a fighter." Yep, that totally captures it.Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-291h 11Panelism#111 - Thanos WinsBack to the comic books in this episode. Taylor brings in 2018's Thanos Wins and Todd tries his best to make this a podcast about Twisted Sister's Christmas album. Grab Thanos Wins on Comixology Unlimited if you're so inclined and meet us back here for the Panelism book club.Follow us: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-2434 min
Wednesday in WesterosGame of Thrones - S8E2 - A Knight of the Seven KingdomsWell, we were still dabbing at tears and picking our jaws up from the floor when we started recording. Looks like Taylor's prediction that the first big battle will be in Episode 3 proved correct. This week, we got so many emotional scenes and an intense ratcheting up of the tension.Follow us:https://instagram.com/thatemilykelleyhttps://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-221h 18Panelism#110 - Shazam!We've given you an extra weekend to run out and watch Shazam! Now, we're going to chat about it with spoilers (we give a warning ahead of spoilers). If you weren't exhausted from a weekend of Hellboy and Game of Thrones, we hope you caught this super fun movie. Join us for the chat.And follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-1754 min
Wednesday in WesterosGame of Thrones, S8E1 - "Winterfell"By the Old Gods and the New! Taylor, Todd, and Emily are together again to fangirl about the FINAL SEASON of Game of Thrones. Join us.Follow our Instagrams:https://instagram.com/panelism.inkhttps://instagram.com/thatemilykelley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-151h 22
Wednesday in WesterosGame of Thrones Season 8 PreviewWelcome back. Game of Thrones enters its final season and we're here to talk about it a seemingly endless amount. Todd and Taylor catch up on where the gang was at the end of Season 7 and then set about talking about everything we can think of. It's a truly epic conversation. We're publishing this episode on the feeds of both Wednesday in Westeros and our comics podcast, Panelism. We hope you'll follow both podcasts.find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-101h 32PanelismGame of Thrones Season 8 PreviewWelcome to a special episode of Panelism. We're crossing the streams this week and bringing you an episode from our Game of Thrones podcast, Wednesday in Westeros. As Game of Thrones enters its final season, we're here to talk about it a seemingly endless amount. We catch up on where the gang was at the end of Season 7 and then set about talking about everything we can think of. It's a truly epic conversation. Follow Wednesday in Westeros by subscribing in your favorite podcast app.Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/panelism...
2019-04-101h 32Panelism#109 - Summer Movie Preview SpectacularWe set out to cover every single movie coming out this summer. No, that's nuts. We just talk about the major releases we're interested in and a few WTF releases--several WTF releases. Come for the Avengers, stay for...Playmobil the Movie? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-031h 20PanelismMini One Shot - The Tesseract, The Snyderverse and more...As soon as we got online to record a new episode, Todd started ranting about a video he'd just watched that twisted his brain into a pretzel. Taylor said, "hit record." If he hadn't, we wouldn't have anything to share this week. Beset with technical problems moments later, we cobbled together most of the pre-episode conversation about the continuity of the Tesseract, Captain Marvel's real origin, and the Bat-Soup problems that ruined Justice League. Seriously, the edit of this is just snippets pasted together with all the "wtf, I lost the signal" chatter cut out. We'll be back next...
2019-03-2717 minPanelism#108 - Killing and DyingOn this episode of Panelism, Taylor talks about a beautiful Drawn & Quarterly book, Adrian Tomine's Killing and Dying. In six short stories, Tomine tells compact stories that are full of ideas and humanity.Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-2040 minPanelism#107 - Captain Marvel / The Life of Captain MarvelOn this episode of Panelism, we chat about Captain Marvel the movie and the limited series, The Life of Captain Marvel. We also touch on The Mighty Captain Marvel and like, a million other things. Don't worry about spoilers! We give warning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-131h 06Panelism#106 - Batman RebornOn this episode of Panelism, Todd talks about a Morrison / Quitely joint that's almost ten years old -- Batman & Robin: Batman Reborn. He and Taylor try to place the comic in the right context. Was in New 52? At any rate, the book came out in one universe reboot after Bruce Wayne had "died." Batman Reborn covers the time period when Dick Grayson donned the cape and cowl and took on Bruce's son Damian as Robin. That makes for great chemistry already but told by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Frank Quitely, this is the Batman equivalent of All-Star Superman...
2019-03-0638 minPanelism#105 - Mouse Guard: Fall 1152In this episode, Todd brings a comic that both he and Taylor had overlooked for years: Mouse Guard. We talk about Volume 1, Fall 1152. It's a medieval tale told from mouse height: monsters, traitors, swords, axes, maps, and heroes. Spoiler alert: Todd loved it.Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-2736 minPanelism#104 - Digital vs Print Comic BooksWe continue our discussion about how we consume comic books and graphic novels, taking a closer look at the pros and cons of print vs digital. We ask: are we talking about two different mediums? Spoiler alert: we don't have any hard and fast answers.Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-2055 minPanelism#103 - Comic Books: Rent or Own?On this episode of Panelism, Taylor and Todd tackle one of those questions that comes up again and again during our comic book discussions: in a digital world, is it better to own or rent (via subscription) your comic books? That brings up a lot of other questions that we discuss as well.Find us at https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-131h 02Panelism#102 - Unnatural Vol 1Well, Taylor asks the obvious question, "what does that even mean?" after Todd introduces the episode. This book, Unnatural by Mirka Andolfo, is really unusual. It's a story about a totalitarian government...and the pig people, mouse people, wolf people, and goat people who are oppressed by said government because they...can't legally get it on together. It's pervy and dark and scary and hilarious and wonderful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-0634 minPanelism#101 - TechnopriestsIn this episode, Taylor talks about Jodorowsky's Technopriests, published between 1998 and 2006 in eight issues (or chapters). It's another sci-fi nightmarish/dystopian/awesome vision from a singular visionary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-3034 minPanelism#100 - Books worth having on your shelf (and not)On this episode of Panelism, we have a Giant size celebration of comic books and graphic novels worth having on your shelf. And a tiny percentage of books NOT worth having on your shelf. We talk about books we talk about all the time but mostly, we recap some favorites and tell you where to hear more. Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/panelism.inkThe books we discuss here and the episode # in which we did a long review are:DKIII - #44Dark Knight Strikes AgainHoly...
2019-01-161h 46Panelism#99 - Crisis on Infinite EarthsApproaching episode 100, Todd and Taylor do an epic episode on the legendary cross-over event book: Crisis on Infinite Earths. TL;DL not worth having on your shelf. Join us as Todd rants about the racism, sexism, and bad writing of a book so impenetrable that DC continues to name books "Crisis" in an attempt to water-down the word and make it less crisis-y. We also talk about Aquaman and, inevitably, Kingsmen but also...Under the Cherry Moon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-091h 19Panelism#98 - Cannon God Exaxxion Stage 1Todd talks about Kenichi Sonoda's Cannon God Exaxxion, the follow-up series to Sonoda's Gunsmith Cats which has always been a favorite. Re-reading Cannon God has Todd wondering if Gunsmith Cats is as problematic. It's an interesting episode as Todd has to re-examine a creator he's always thought highly of and arrives at the conclusion that you don't need this book on your shelf.Follow us on Instagram! https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-2642 minPanelism#97 - Before Watchmen: OzymandiasTaylor talks about the prequel we were all waiting for (were we?): Before Watchmen. And specifically, Ozymandias. Written by legend Len Wein and illustrated by the brilliant Jae Lee, Ozymandias is the best of the Before Watchmen bunch. Fans of Watchmen or Batman: Year One might want to check this one out.Be sure to follow us at https://instagram.com/panelism.ink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-1940 minPanelism#96 - The Unstoppable WaspTodd got so into Volume 1 of The Unstoppable Wasp that he immediately read Volume 2. He talks about them both here. It's a cool pair of books for those who liked Mockingbird and Batgirl of Burnside. Todd also lets us know his feelings about the Civil War II crossover issue that appears at the end of Volume 1 to totally interrupt the flow of the book. He really isn't happy about that. Like 10 minutes of unhappy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-1244 minPanelism#95 - Wicked and Divine, Vol. 7With Wicked and Divine wrapping up in Volume 8, Taylor recaps the series and talks about Volume 7. Mild spoilers for Volume 1-6 appear about halfway through. Listen up til then for the recap. We announce when the spoilers are coming. Also Taylor rants about Lost again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-0534 minPanelism#94 - Just Imagine Stan Lee's CatwomanTodd brings a real throwback oddity this week. It's called "Just Imagine...Stan Lee's Catwoman." Published by DC in 2002, it was part of a 13 issue Just Imagine series in which Stan Lee rewrote the origins and characters of classic DC characters. Todd and Taylor tell the story of Stan Lee's post-Marvel years and this weird comic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-2839 minPanelism#93 - AnalogTaylor brings Analog from Image Comics to the chat today. It's a current book whose story is based in 2024. In that near future, everyone in the world has been mass-doxxed. With digital privacy done for, the people who can afford it employ "Paper Jockeys" to transport valuable information via analog means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-2135 minPanelism#92 - Shirtless Bear FighterTodd talks about the absolutely vital, Shirtless Bear Fighter. It's a comic book about a guy who fights bears and doesn't wear a shirt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-1438 minPanelism#91 - InfidelWe posted this a week ahead of time so we don't know if today's pick is made more terrifying by the outcome of the midterm elections. Taylor talks about Infidel--a horror story that's also an allegory about racism and xenophobia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-0830 minPanelism#90 - Harrow County Vol 1: Countless HaintsThis episode would have been so much more impactful if I had my act together and posted it on Halloween. That's on me. Anyway, here is our Halloween episode. Todd talks about Harrow County Vol 1: Countless Haints. This is a great read for fans of Stranger Things or the X-Files but it will definitely leave you wanting more. It's the story of a young woman discovering her connection to an ancient, cursed magic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-0234 minPanelism#89 - LocalOn this episode of Panelism, Taylor talks about Local from Oni Press. It's a Bildungsroman about a young woman named Megan told in 12 chapters (originally single issues). In stunning black and white images, the artwork alone is worth a look. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-2431 minPanelism#88 - Domino 2018On this episode of Panelism, Todd talks about Domino (2018) by Gail Simone and David Baldeon. It's a cool take on a b-lister character with old and new characters and plenty of snappy dialogue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-1739 minPanelism#87 - Mockingbird Vols 1 and 2Welcome to the 2nd episode of Panelism (or 87th episode from Todd and Taylor). Today, Todd talks about Chelsea Cain's Mockingbird run. It was a great concept for a B-lister in the Marvel Universe (Mockingbird, not Chelsea) that was cancelled too soon. Todd discusses both volumes that exist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-1038 minPanelism#86 - Neil Young's Green DaleNew name, new format for the old Coffee and Comics Club. We liked that name but we had some competition. We're introducing a new name with this episode and a new format. We each talk about one comic but we are publishing those chats as separate episodes. The result is a shorter episode length and the ability for you to quickly find an episode you might like. Today, Taylor talks about the graphic novel based on Neil Young's concept album, Green Dale. Let us know how you like the new stuff at http://findusthere.org. Hosted on Acast...
2018-10-0328 minPanelism#85 - Descender / The PrisonerTodd brings Descender Vol 1 by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen and talks about how it didn't hook him on his first read. Taylor throws a curveball and talks about the 60s TV series, The Prisoner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-09-1948 minPanelism#84 - Solid State / Chaotic GoodIt's another "unusual" episode. Taylor discusses Solid State -- a graphic novel imagined by Jonathan Coulton based on his concept album, written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Albert Monteys. Dystopia or just absurdity? It's a weird and sometimes chilling look at the future. Then Todd talks about the YA novel Chaotic Good by Whitney Gardner. D&D, cosplay, conventions, trolls, bullies, LGBTQ+ issues -- this story has a lot of layers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-09-121h 18Panelism#83 - The Ultimates #2 / The Last PolicemanIt's an "unusual" week (as if we have a usual) in that Taylor chooses a single issue of a comic to discuss and Todd chooses a novel. Taylor talks about The Ulitmates #2 from 2015 which features an interesting Galactus origin story. Todd talks about the novel, The Last Policeman, by Ben Winters -- a novel about a detective trying to solve a murder when the entire world knows an asteroid will strike in 6 months and change life as they know it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-09-0541 minPanelism#82 - Citizen Jack / My Blacks Don't MatchTaylor finally talks about Citizen Jack -- a book he and Todd have been discussing off air for two years. It's a book that got "too real" after the 2016 election. The creators haven't worked on a second volume. Todd talks about My Blacks Don't Match -- the August pick for the Comics BANG book club. http://imagecomics.comhttp://drewrausch.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-2941 minPanelism#81 - Strange Attractors / Batman, Rules of EngagementTaylor talks about the Boom! Studios title, Strange Attractors--the perfect comic for Taylor. Math, chaos theory, and the butterfly effect all coalesce in this thriller. Todd talks about the mostly conventional but satisfying Batman Vol 5, The Rules of Engagement. Batman and Catwoman are about to get married and they must go through one last trial with Batman's ex, Talia Al Ghul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-221h 00Panelism#80 - Ice Cream Man / Lumberjanes: Band TogetherTaylor talks about the creepy Ice Cream Man series from Image. Todd talks about its opposite: the fun and friendly to the max Lumberjanes: Band Together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-1553 minPanelism#79 - San Diego Comic Con Wrap-UpTodd and Taylor regroup to review the good, the bad, and the ugly from San Diego Comic Con this year. They talk Shazam, Aquaman, Doctor Who, Joker movies, Glass, Titans and more. Join us for this potluck episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-011h 03Panelism#78 - SDCC Survival GuideIt's San Diego Comic Con time so Todd and Taylor are back together to talk about a "Survival Guide" for the convention. In case you haven't packed yet, take a listen as Todd and Taylor go over what to bring to the show each day, where to eat, events around the convention center, a little security, and Todd's secret weapon: face wipes.Listen to past episodes at http://coffeeandcomics.clubFollow Todd for pictures at http://instagram.com/heytoddaCheck out Taylor's photos from Italy at http://instagram.com/bytaylortrask
2018-07-161h 06Panelism#77 - Punk Rock JesusIt is another special episode this week as Taylor is on his honeymoon. Todd is joined by Lainey (@sweetheartcyanide) from his local comic book shop to talk about Punk Rock Jesus by Sean Murphy. It's a graphic novel with complicated characters and a fascinating premise: what if Jesus were cloned from DNA on the Shroud of Turin and his entire life were a reality show? The novel takes some really unexpected turns as it explores this premise. Todd and Lainey try not to spoil anything while taking a deeper look at the themes. Join us for the conversation.
2018-07-1137 minPanelism#76 - The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl / San HannibalTaylor is getting married! Just like Batman. So Todd is joined in the studio by comics writer, artist, editor, publisher, PJ Perez. PJ talks about The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Beats Up the Marvel Universe. If you haven't read any Squirrel Girl yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. This book sounds like a great place to start if you love awesome art, clever writing, and poking fun and too serious superheroes. Todd plays "Gotcha" with PJ and surprises him with his pick, San Hannibal, a book PJ edited and published. This dark detective story involving a secretive...
2018-07-0449 minPanelism#75 - The Tipping Point / Henry and Glenn ForeverTodd and Taylor get off the big two bandwagon this week and pick a couple of obscure indie titles, neither of which is a complete story. Taylor talks about The Tipping Point from European publisher, Humanoids. He thinks it is a good read for anyone interested in art, poetry, great stories who wants to get into comics and see what is possible in the medium. Todd goes the other way and talks about the hilariously weird Henry and Glenn Forever. Well, hilarious if you know the music of Henry Rollins and Glenn Danzig and want to see what it...
2018-06-2738 minPanelism#74 - The Rose Tico TestIt's a special episode of Coffee & Comics today. After we catch up about single issue comics we're reading and Solo and Incredibles 2, we jump into a topic that we've discussed off air a lot: how fandom responds to soft power in a male space. Our example for this is the vitriol directed at the lovely Kelly Marie Tran over her depiction of Rose Tico in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-201h 15Panelism#73 - Betty and Veronica / He-Man: Eternity WarTodd and Taylor go off their well-worn paths of both indie books and superhero books this week. Todd talks about Betty and Veronica written and drawn by an artist he loves, Adam Hughes. Taylor choose He-Man (Masters of the Universe): Eternity War -- the refresh of a comic book he grew up reading. Join them as they discuss these books and the coffee they're drinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-131h 02Panelism#72 - Nightly News and The Mighty ThorBack to normal...if by normal, we mean Taylor talks Jonathan Hickman and Todd talks Thor. In this episode, Taylor covers Hickman's debut, Nightly News. Todd talks about the death of The Mighty Thor in issues #704, 705, 706 and At the Gates of Valhalla #1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-0656 minPanelism#71 - Batman: White KnightIt's the White Knight episode. You may have heard Todd or Taylor (or both) gush about this over the past 8 months. The series is concluded so we dedicated the episode to discussing it all. Best Batman book ever? No spoilers so feel free to listen while you're downloading the issues to read immediately. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-2355 minPanelism#70 - The Unworthy Thor / Manhattan ProjectsWe're back to our usual format this week. Todd and Taylor convene to talk tea / coffee and comic books. Todd is still on an Avengers kick and discusses The Unworthy Thor. Taylor is still on a Jonathan Hickman kick and brings The Manhattan Projects -- a conspiracy-heavy series that he knows Todd will run out to read. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-1651 minPanelism#69 - Single Shot: Mike MarlowIn this special "Single Shot" episode, Taylor sits down with Denver-based actor and comedian Mike Marlow. They go both wide and deep on the broad subject of comics, touching on Watchmen, Saga, Infinity War--and basically, everything Coffee & Comics loves best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-0955 minPanelism#68 - Avengers: Infinity War / Infinity GauntletIt's a giant-sized episode for a giant-sized movie. Todd and Taylor talk Infinity War and the comic Infinity Gauntlet. Spoilers abound! But we give you ample warning in case you just want to hear the intro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-04-301h 45Panelism#67 - The Vision - Director's CutTodd and Taylor welcome a special guest, Drew Huddleston, to discuss a book he recommended they read, The Vision by Tom King and Gabriel Walta. The episode is more of a book club than our usual show. As such, we run a little long. We think this book is so great that we didn't want to spoil anyone's experience so we divided the episode into halves. Those who haven't read the book can listen to the first half and return for the second half of the discussion after finishing.Buy "Vision" Director's Cut hardcover...
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