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Holy Crap It's SportsHoly Crap It's Sports 665 June 22 2024Braves pound Yanks, Barry Sanders heart scare, Caitlin Clark fills ATL arena, cheapest beer in CFB, Aggies RB dies, Falcons sign Penix Jr, Sooners re-up Venables, gauchos hate Mercedes-Benz Stadium grass, Belichick's young squeeze will cost him, Aussies need to STFU, Al Horford's Drunk Brady t-shirt, Apple TV plus more like minus when it comes to MLB games, All Star Voting for Ozuna, Minter rehab, Willie Mays & Rickwood Field game to honor Negro Leagues, Joe Louis vs Max Schmeling and James J. Braddock the Cinderella Man, Lawrenceville's Ezzard Charles, John McEnroe nuts up at Wimbledon (You can't be serious...2024-06-221h 01
Pressing Issues!SPOOKTOBER: Mob Psycho 100 vs Hellboy: The Corpse featuring Chris GoochIt's Halloween, listeners! We're celebrating the spooky season this week by looking at some spooky-themed comics with Melbourne-based comics artist, Chris Gooch. We chat about what we've been checking out recently (spook-related or otherwise) before diving into the massive scope of the Horror genre. We then get into the comics, the concept of "jobbers", reading manga as a hardcore fan vs. reading it for the first time, pulp horror, Edgar Allen Poe, and a whole lot more.The comics we will be looking at today include:Mob Psycho 100 vol. 1 (2012 JPN/2018 ENG) (Dark Horse Manga...2022-10-301h 07Pressing Issues!Dune: 1985 vs. 2020 featuring Patrick DimentAfter a short detour week, we're back! Join Ro and Joe and our first special guest Patrick as they wrap up the Comics Go Hollywood! series with the infamous sci-fi epic, Dune. It's bending the rules a tad, but hey, Dune "the property" is about as Hollywood as it gets in 2022! There's a tonne to chew on in this episode, kicking off with the long-running saga of discussing Thor: Love and Thunder, before we dive into the nature of adaptations, what they are and what makes them good. We discuss everything Dune we possibly know, from how we each...2022-10-091h 27Pressing Issues!PRESSING ISSUES SIDE STORY: Rowan Goes RogueHey folks! Due to some unexpected circumstances, the Dune episode had to be postponed. So instead, Rowan has come in to record a solo episode just catching up and recommending great comics that they have read recently! They touch on Coen's recent Pixar's Cars binge, Joe Brown and Rebecca Hurd's excellent show The Long Haul, the top 50 event comics countdown over on Shelfdust's Patreon, and a whole bunch of recent amazing comics! Come for the comfy vibes and leave with a few delightful books to check out. The comics we will be looking at today include:2022-09-251h 01Pressing Issues!Terminator: Burning Earth and TempestThis week, the mini-mini series The Horror Trilogy is wrapped up! We look at the Terminator franchise for our latest "Comics Go Hollywood" entry. Yes, another Arnold Schwarzenegger appearance! We look at two comics that were released in the tiny period before a second Terminator movie was even conceived of. We discuss what themes and ideas the franchise utilize and how the comics represent them. We also discuss NOW Comics' short publishing life, Dark Horse's publishing output in the 90s, early Alex Ross art, "big-noting", and Rowan and Joe finally go head to head, each batting for a different...2022-09-111h 05Pressing Issues!Predator: Concrete Jungle and Archie vs. PredatorThis week, the gang continues the mini-mini-series The Horror Trilogy, inside the greater mini-series, Comics Go Hollywood (Is it a mouthful? We're too close to the subject to say!) with the iconic action/horror franchise Predator. We discuss our thesis on what makes a good Predator text, and how this idea is reflected in a classic Dark Horse series and a crossover with... Archie Andrews from Riverdale? Many hijinx ensue in this episode, and we explore in-depth what makes each comic unique.The comics we will be looking at today include:Predator: Concrete Jungle #1-4 (1989...2022-08-2856 minPressing Issues!Aliens: Salvation and Superman vs AliensThis week our hosts begin a secret hidden mini-series! That's right, folks, it's a mini-within-a-mini. Welcome to Comics Go Hollywood: The Horror Trilogy: Part 1: Aliens. We promise we mostly know what we're doing. Join us as we board some leaky, creaky, and creepy space freighters to discuss the worst pests in the galaxy, the Xenomorph! Topics discussed involve: What makes a perfect Aliens story, Mike Mignola's unbelievable attention to detail, and why Superman shouldn't say Hell.The comics we will be looking at today include:Aliens: Salvation #1 (1993) - Written by Dave Gibbons, Illustrated by Mike...2022-08-141h 19Pressing Issues!Conan the Barbarian: The Tower of the ElephantThe second part of our new Comics Go Hollywood miniseries, in which we take a look at two adaptations of the classic Conan story, the Tower of the Elephant! It's Hollywood enough, folks! The comics we will be looking at today include:Conan the Barbarian #4 (1971) - Written by Roy Thomas, illustrated by Barry Windsor Smith, inked by Sal Buscema, coloured by Mimi Gold, lettered by Sam RosenConan #20-22 (2005) - Written by Kurt Busiek, illustrated by Cary Nord, coloured by Dave Stewart, lettered by Richard Starkings and ComicraftYou can find the original...2022-07-311h 00Pressing Issues!Star Wars: Vader's Quest and Skywalker StrikesThe first part of our new Comics Go Hollywood miniseries, in which we take a look at some Star Wars comics!. The comics we will be looking at today include:Star Wars: Vader's Quest #1-4 (1999) - Written by Darko Macan, illustrated and lettered by Dave Gibbons, inked by P. Craig Russell, coloured by Angus McKieStar Wars #1-6 (2015) - Written by Jason Aaron, illustrated by John Cassaday, coloured by Laura Martin, lettered by Chris EliopoulosYou can buy these comics at most good comic stores or ask your local bookstore to try and...2022-07-171h 13Pressing Issues!TIME MACHINE: Spider-Man: Power and Responsibility and First DayWe will be taking a brief break to prepare our next mini-series! In the meantime, we've uploaded our pilot episode on Spider-Man for public availability! Check out as two green-as-heck podcast hosts stumble across two great series about your friendly neighborhood superhero. The series includes:Ultimate Spider-Man #1-7 (2000) - Written by Brian Michael Bendis, illustrated by Mark Bagley, inked by Art Thibert, lettered by Richard Starkings and Comicraft, coloured by Steve BuccellatoSpidey! #1-6 (2015-2016) - Written by Robbie Thompson, illustrated by Nick Bradshaw and André Lima Araújo, coloured by Jim Campbell and Rachelle Ro...2022-07-0353 minPressing Issues!X-Men: Second Genesis and E Is For ExtinctionThe sixth part of our Origins and Entry Points miniseries, in which we take a look at the Uncanny X-Men. The comics we will be looking at today include:Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975) - Written by Len Wein, illustrated by Dave Cockrum, lettered by John Costanza, coloured by Glynis WeinNew X-Men #114-116 (2001) - Written by Grant Morrison, illustrated by Frank Quitely, inked by Tim Townsend, coloured by Brian Haberlin, lettered by Saida TemofonteHere is Rowan's Mister Sinister puff piece that was discussed in the episode, check it out!You can buy...2022-06-191h 20Pressing Issues!Avengers: Heroes Return and BreakoutThe fifth part of our Origins and Entry Points miniseries, in which we take a look at the heroic Avengers. The comics we will be looking at today include:Avengers vol. 3 #1-3 (1998) - Written by Kurt Busiek, illustrated by George Perez, inked by Al Vey, lettered by Richard Starkings and Comicraft, coloured by Tom SmithNew Avengers #1-6 (2004-2005) - Written by Brian Michael Bendis, illustrated by David Finch, inked by Danny Miki, coloured by Frank D'Armata, lettered by Richard Starkings and ComicraftYou can buy these comics at most good comic stores...2022-06-051h 14Pressing Issues!Fantastic Four: Heroes Return and Solve EverythingThe fourth part of our Origins and Entry Points miniseries, and the first Marvel episode, in which we take a look at the beloved Fantastic Four. The comics we will be looking at today include:Fantastic Four Vol. 3 issues #1-3: Heroes Return (1998) - Written by Scott Lobdell, illustrated by Alan Davis, inked by Mark Farmer, lettered by Richard Starkings and Comicraft, coloured by Liquid!Fantastic Four Vol. 1 issues #570-572: Solve Everything (2009) - Written by Jonathan Hickman, illustrated by Dale Eaglesham, coloured by Paul Mounts, lettered by Rus WootonYou can buy these comics...2022-05-221h 14Pressing Issues!Batman: Year One and Earth OneThe third part of our Origins and Entry Points miniseries, in which we take a look at the infamous Batman. The comics we will be looking at today include:Batman: Year One (1986) - Written by Frank Miller, illustrated by David Mazzucchelli, lettered by Todd Klein, coloured by Richmond LewisBatman: Earth One vol. 1 (2012) - Written by Geoff Johns, illustrated by Gary Frank, inked by Jon Sibal, coloured by Brad Anderson, Lettered by Rob LeighYou can buy these comics at most good comic stores or ask for your local bookstore to try and...2022-05-081h 20Pressing Issues!Wonder Woman: Gods and Mortals and Year OneThe second part of our Origins and Entry Points miniseries, in which we take a look at the fantastic Wonder Woman. The comics we will be looking at today include:Wonder Woman: Gods and Mortals (1986) - Written and illustrated by George Perez, Scripting by Len Wein and Greg Potter, inked by Bruce D. Patterson, lettered by John Costanza, coloured by Tatjana WoodWonder Woman: Year One (2016-2017) - Written by Greg Rucka, illustrated by Nicola Scott, coloured by Romulo Fajardo, Jr., Lettered by Jodi WynneYou can buy these comics at most good...2022-04-2453 minPressing Issues!Superman: Man of Steel and BirthrightOur very first episode! For the first part of our Origins and Entry Points miniseries, we take a look at the daddy of all Superheroes, Superman himself. The comics we will be looking at today include:Superman: The Man of Steel (1986) - Written and illustrated by John Byrne, inked by Dick Giordano, lettered by John Costanza, coloured by Tom ZiukoSuperman: Birthright (2003-2004) - Written by Mark Waid, illustrated by Leinil Francis Yu, Inked by Gerry Alanguilan, coloured by Dave McCaig, Lettered by ComicraftYou can buy these comics at most good comic...2022-04-0800 min