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Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads Big Man PlansTHE FINAL EPISODE! Steve is moving on to pursue his dream of becoming an amateur curler, Shawn will be devoting more time to making sure women who don't want abortions get them anyway (his true passion), and Rob hates the show more than any of our listeners so we're packing it in. Enjoy this last episode about Eric Powell's "Big Man Plans" and thanks for listening!
2024-01-051h 30Steve Reads a ComicSteve Watches Masters of the UniverseWe discuss Kevin Smith's take on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, a property beloved by Shawn though Steve and Rob are indifferent to it. Also Ahsoka, Starfield, and Blue Beetle.
2023-09-081h 40Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads PreacherWe discuss the Vertigo comic by Steve Dillon and Garth Ennis titled Preacher, the comic that completely altered Shawn's perception of what a comic book could be. Also the new Star Wars show Ahsoka, which appears to have been written by horny cartographers.
2023-08-311h 55Steve Reads a ComicSteve Watches Ant-ManWe discuss Quantumania, Shawn's thoughts on the state of the MCU, The Mandalorian, and Steve rages because not everyone wants to pay to see mediocre movies. Also Joe Madureira's Battle Chasers!
2023-03-031h 48Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads The GoonWe discuss Eric Powell's wonderful creation known as The Goon, Shawn makes the guys cry when he says pro athletes shouldn't be idolized, and Steve makes a plea to listeners to intervene over Shawn's comic movie viewing habits.
2023-02-161h 32Steve Reads a ComicSteve Watches Clerks 3We discuss Covid, not seeing Avatar, Black Adam, stage rushing Harry Connick Jr., He-Man, Kevin Smith, and Clerks 3. And this week Rob has no issues so Shawn brought the technical difficulties in an effort to stay consistent.
2023-01-051h 53Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads TMNT Last RoninIn our last episode of the year, we discuss Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin. Also we discuss our favorite movies and shows of 2022. Rob and Shawn have a polite (insult throwing) conversation about quality vs popularity in music. And in an absolutely stunning twist, Rob's audio shits the bed once again, but don't worry it is definitely not his fault.
2022-12-152h 11Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads SpawnSteve, Rob, and Spawn discuss Todd McFarlane's Shawn comic. Also Andor, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and the joy of being a Cleveland sports fan.
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Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads Punisher: SovietWe cover Obi-Wan Kenobi, Dr. Strange, The Boys, and another Garth Ennis Punisher story. Rob gets so angry with Shawn he turns into a child. Can't miss podcasting!
2022-06-232h 13Steve Reads a ComicSteve Watches DarkmanSteve verbally contorts himself into a pretzel defending the soul numbing mediocrity that is Moon Knight. Rob continues to exhibit the characteristics of a geriatric boomer. Shawn finally watched Snake Eyes and his thoughts might surprise you. But probably not.
2022-05-061h 43Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads Iron ManDid Moon Knight suddenly improve or is Shawn just drunk? Halo continues to disappoint, and Steve is still pretending the best part of The Matrix was the romance. Also Invincible Iron Man: Extremis.
2022-04-292h 02Steve Reads a ComicSteve Watches Road HouseWe discuss the underrated classic Joel Silver production known as "Road House" starring Patrick Swayze. Also full spoilers for "Severance," "Moon Knight," and "Halo the Series." And no episode would be complete without technical difficulties, brought to you this week by Rob instead of Shawn.
2022-04-091h 18Steve Reads a ComicSteve Watches The RocketeerIn this episode: Shawn takes his whole day out on Rob for no justifiable reason, Steve decides he is the target demographic for Euphoria, and we delve into our superhero movie March Madness brackets. Oh and we discuss The Rocketeer movie.
2022-03-251h 44Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads Queen and CountryThis episode we argue about old arguments, criticize Shawn's criticism, and discuss whether or not Batman could actually beat ANYONE in a fight, let alone a superhero.
2022-03-222h 03Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads Scott PilgrimWe discuss both Scott Pilgrim the comic and the movie, Shawn has a spoiler free review of Matt Reeves' "The Batman," and Steve and Shawn geek out about Cobra Kai.
2022-03-062h 16Steve Reads a ComicSteve Watches Cobra KaiQUIET! Time to listen to Sensei Steve impart the joys of viewing Cobra Kai, whether or not you ever watched Karate Kid. Steve is shocked to find out Shawn is a moron. Rob continues his inside man campaign to shut down the podcast.
2022-02-251h 48Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads WolverineWe discuss and spoil Book of Boba Fett and Peacemaker. Shawn complains about Ghostbusters: Afterlife some more. We discuss Rob's movie selection "Singin' in the Rain" and everyone reveals their favorite musicals. Oh and we talk about Wolverine, too.
2022-02-111h 51Steve Reads a ComicSteve Watches The WolverineWe discuss the 2013 movie "The Wolverine." Also Book of Boba Fett, Peacemaker, Cobra Kai, and Uncharted. Rob picks the next movie and his choice will only be unexpected if you don't know anything about Rob. Steve professes his deep and undying love and admiration for the Fast and Furious franchise to the surprise of no one. Shawn's vocabulary continues to decline.
2022-01-281h 46Steve Reads a ComicSteve Watches RoboCopWe discuss the most perfect movie ever, 1987's RoboCop. Also, we tear into Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Book of Boba Fett. Rob and Steve abandon Shawn at one point and he immediately turns into Garth Algar in response. Shawn finishes the Harry Potter movies and delivers the final word on the quality of the franchise.
2022-01-142h 17Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads DaredevilWe discuss Daredevil: Guardian Devil by Kevin Smith and Joe Quesada as well as Book of Boba Fett episode 2. Steve is confronted and with and stunned by the fact that Rob does not enjoy comics or the podcast. Shawn doesn't care about Rob's feelings and pressures him to continue doing the show because Shawn is a selfish prick. There is also some Harry Potter ranting.
2022-01-082h 00Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads The Punisher (Again)Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon are the creatives behind "Welcome Back, Frank," a brilliant revamp of The Punisher. We also discuss the Disney+ Hawkeye series (full spoilers), and Shawn offers his non spoilery opinion of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Shawn thinks Black widow's first name is Natalie. Against his better judgment, Steve continues to defend poor decision making.
2021-12-172h 06Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads Captain AmericaWe discuss Jack Kirby's Captain America story "Madbomb." Rob shares a true story of demon possession and exorcism. Shawn extensively and unnecessarily waxes on about the Halloween movie timelines. Steve heartily endorses an institution best known for pedophilia.
2021-10-212h 03Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads HauntWe finally get around to discussing Haunt by Todd McFarlane, Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, and Greg Capullo. We also discuss James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. Shawn has a meltdown over the notion of insulting the work of comic book artists.
2021-08-171h 31Steve Reads a ComicSteve Watches Masters of the UniverseThis one is all about He-Man because apparently Shawn has some hard opinions about the property. Who knew? Steve imparts a cautionary tale of science and engineering gone awry at Cretaceous Place.
2021-07-281h 38Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads LoboEveryone's least favorite bastitch, Steve, reads about everyone's favorite Czarnian, Lobo! It's another DC comic! Plus more unnecessary political discourse, and another helping of Shawn's hatred of vehicular transportation as sport! And more exclamation points!!!
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Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksBill and Ted Face the MusicShawn and Knobs discuss The Mandalorian, the PS5, Doom Eternal, Cyberpunk 2077, Demon's Souls, and Bill and Ted Face the Music.
2020-12-171h 10Steve Reads a ComicSteve Reads Johnny the Homicidal ManiacLast episode of season two! We discuss Jhonen Vasquez's Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. Rob shares stories that only Rob could tell while amped up on Steve's secret coffee recipe. Steve has had enough of being the only one called out for interrupting. Shawn loses his train of thought a lot. Clearly the best work we've ever done.
2020-12-091h 33Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksXbox Series One 360 XSThey're back! Shawn and Knobs do some catching up after their hiatus. They discuss the Xbox Series X and PS5, retro 16-bit games from the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo era, and Knobs even remembers to discuss Raiders of the Lost Ark, however briefly.
2020-11-101h 04Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksX-men: Days of Future PastShawn and Knobs watch X-men: Days of Future Past. No one knows why.
2020-08-1853 min2020-08-0549 min2020-07-2848 min2020-07-2344 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksMementoShawn and Knobs do the whole episode backwards! Because it's Memento!
2020-07-1447 minSteve Reads a ComicSteve Reads The UltimatesIn the season one finale, the gang discusses "The Ultimates" by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch. Steve does not egregiously interrupt anyone, causing a major disruption in the space-time continuum. Rob shares his disdain for the sequential arts. Shawn weeps quietly.
2020-07-101h 45Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksJawsShawn and Knobs were supposed to discuss Highlander 2 but it sucked so instead they discuss Jaws.
2020-07-0752 min2020-06-3050 minShawn, Knobs & Boomsticks2001: A Space OdysseyWe discuss Stanley Kubrick's highly regarded 1968 sci-fi opus.
2020-06-2348 min2020-06-1655 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksCaptain RonShawn & Knobs watch the 1992 not-at-all classic Captain Ron because Knobs doesn't understand how to pick movies with depth that you can have a discussion about.
2020-06-0957 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksThe Great OutdoorsShawn & Knobs discuss The Great Outdoors & The Black Lives Matter movement.
2020-06-0259 minSteve Reads a ComicSteve Reads Star Wars: KananSteve Snootles and the Shawn Robo Band discuss the origin of Kanan Jarrus from Star Wars: Rebels.
2020-05-291h 14Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksStrictly 4 My F.R.I.E.N.D.Z.A very special episode with Shawn, Knobs AND Boomsticks.
2020-05-2759 minSteve Reads a ComicSteve Reads Batman: Year OneSteve, Rob, and Shawn discuss 1987's four issue Batman arc entitled Year One, by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. Now with 100% less gong sounds!
2020-05-011h 12Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksBatman vs PunisherThis week Shawn and Knobs argue over who would win in billiards and bowling, Batman or Punisher?
2020-04-281h 032020-04-1454 min2020-03-3146 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksCOVID-19Shawn & Knobs talk about coronavirus and games. What else is there to even talk about right now?
2020-03-2444 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksOverwatchShawn & Knobs talk Overwatch and other nerd stuff. Because they're nerds.
2020-03-1753 min2020-03-1052 min2020-03-0346 min2020-02-2551 min2020-02-1848 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksUsThis week Shawn and Knobs discuss Jordan Peele’s “Us”, and Kojima’s PS4 exclusive Death Stranding.
2020-02-1151 min2020-02-0444 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksAbsolute CarnageShawn & Knobs are back! They talk about Rise of Skywalker, Absolute Carnage & upcoming video games.
2020-01-2159 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksBride of ChuckyShawn & Knobs discuss Bride of Chucky and other nerdy stuff.
2019-12-241h 05Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksThe Darjeeling LimitedShawn & Knobs watch The Darjeeling Limited and discuss stuff....and things!
2019-12-1757 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksRushmoreKeeping it hip and current, Shawn & Knobs discuss the Wed Anderson movie Rushmore.
2019-12-1057 min2019-12-0359 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksThe BlackholeShawn & Knobs watch The Blackhole. Never heard of it? You're not alone.
2019-11-2653 min2019-11-1952 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksWestern ObligationsShawn and Knobs watch Eastern Promises, which is a little known movie...like, known by only Knobs, probably. The cast doesn't even know it.
2019-11-0547 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksThe WitchShawn & Knobs watch The Witch - or VVitch if you're Olde English or whatever it was they were speaking throughout that whole movie.
2019-10-2956 min2019-10-2234 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksJokerShawn & Knobs discuss the SJW shunned Joker and other hot button issues like Knobs' new phone.
2019-10-1551 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksRevenge of the SithShawn & Knobs made it through the prequels. Up this week is Revenge of the Sith.
2019-10-0853 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksAttack of the ClonesShawn & Knobs keep watching the Star Wars prequels. Up this week, Attack of the Clones!
2019-10-0159 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksStar Wars Episode 1: The Phantom MenaceThis week Shawn & Knobs started a thing. They're watching the Star Wars movies and starting at episode 1. Will they make it through them all? Time will tell.
2019-09-241h 042019-09-1757 min2019-09-1054 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksShadow (2018)Shawn & Knobs discuss the 2018 film Shadow this week. And that's pretty much it.
2019-09-0353 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksMasters of the UniverseThis week Shawn & Knobs discussed the 1987 live action Masters of the Universe movie as well as recent developments with Spider-Man and the MCU.
2019-08-2759 min2019-08-201h 01Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksThe One About Licensed Video GamesShawn & Knobs talk about licensed video games, as the title implies.
2019-08-131h 07Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksThe MaxxShawn & Knobs talk about The Maxx, 90s comic books, Alita Battle Angel & video games. Ya know, usual topics.
2019-08-061h 06Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksSpawn: The SeriesThis week Shawn & Knobs talk about Todd McFarlane's Spawn & The Amazon series The Boys.
2019-07-3056 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksShazamShawn & Knobs watch Shazam this week and then talk about SDCC 2019 & video games. You know, the usual.
2019-07-231h 10Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksRevolverThis week Shawn & Knobs watch Revolver. Or rather, Shawn tries to watch Revolver.
2019-07-161h 19Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksDrag Me To HellThis week Shawn & Knobs discuss Drag Me To Hell & Spider-Man.
2019-07-091h 04Shawn, Knobs & Boomsticks1989This week Shawn & Knobs are supposed to discuss their personal favorite years for movies but Knobs didn't do the assignment fully. Whomp whomp.
2019-07-0256 minShawn, Knobs & BoomsticksReplicasShawn & Knobs watch the total garbage movie Replicas. Nobody likes it. Not even Knobs, who has terrible taste.
2019-06-251h 09Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksPunisher: War ZoneShawn & Knobs watch Punisher: War Zone. What did they think? What will be next week's pick? Tune in and find out!
2019-06-181h 20Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksMen at WorkShawn & Knobs discuss the Emilio Estevez passion project Men at Work.
2019-06-111h 08Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksJupiter AscendingThis week Shawn couldn't get through his own pick, Jupiter Ascending. How does John react? Tune in and find out!
2019-06-041h 09Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksNetworkThis week Shawn & Knobs discuss Network, not The Social Network. Just Network.
2019-05-281h 15Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksFight ClubShawn & Knobs watch Fight Club, but then can't talk about it because of rule #1. Makes for interesting podcasting. Must listen.
2019-05-211h 02Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksRunning ScaredThis week Shawn & John discuss Running Scared which neither of them liked, so why was it even a movie selection?
2019-05-1454 min2019-05-071h 092019-04-231h 03Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksBatman v SupermanShawn & Knobs discuss Batman v Superman, video game news and Star Wars.
2019-04-161h 04Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksMars Attacks!This week Shawn and Knobs discuss Tim Burton’s Mars Attacks! and Knobs’ refuses to acknowledge Resident Evil 4’s vast influence.
2019-04-091h 11Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksStreet Fighter II: Electric BoogalooShawn & Knobs discuss Street Fighter, God of War and PUBG.
2019-04-021h 01Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksKing Arthur and the Forgettable SubtitleShawn and Knobs discuss King Arthur and the Legendary Sword. That's pretty much it.
2019-03-261h 21Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksVenomShawn & Knobs discuss Venom, Devil May Cry and other third person action games.
2019-03-191h 242019-03-111h 15Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksHudson HawkShawn & Knobs passionately discuss the Bruce Willis movie Hudson Hawk.
2019-03-111h 22Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksThe Last StarfighterShawn and Knobs discuss the 80s sci-fi cult classic The Last Starfighter. And argue about stuff.
2019-03-101h 04Shawn, Knobs & BoomsticksTMNTShawn & Knobs discuss the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and the merits of anime.
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2019-03-0905 min
The Cipher46: Ron IsleyThis episode, we talk to Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers. Ron and his brothers got their start singing together in the late 1940s, but had their first giant hit with 1959’s “Shout.” They rode an incredible streak of success through their time with Motown, and then revamped their lineup in the 1970s, adding younger members to create classic jams like “It’s Your Thing,” “That Lady,” and “Between the Sheets.” More recently, Ron played “Mr. Biggs” in a series of fantastic duets with R. Kelly. His newest project is Dinner And A Movie.
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