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Talking GamesIs Microsoft's Game Pass A Sign of Desperation? | Talking Games Episode #182Get Back to Talking Games! This week Matt and Huw take The Long and Winding Road that is video games together without a Little Help From My Friends. It's All Too Much as they chat about Matt's discovery of the musical marvel that is Beatles Rock Band and how it's nigh on impossible to find any peripherals for it, anywhere! Meanwhile, Huw takes us on a journey in his (not so) Yellow Submarine into the aquatic survival game Subnautica. Rounded off with a few news items you should probably check out this week's show, because Tomorrow Never Knows what's round...2018-01-251h 00
Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsSPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING | Comic Book Podcast Issue #294Issue #294: SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING
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SPIDER-MAN ON THE BIG SCREEN!!! 'Nuff said!!! Sure, this is the third iteration of Ol' Webhead on the silver screen, but what did the gang think of the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe-connected version of in Spider-Man: Homecoming??? TC's own Editor-In-Chief Mr. Bobby Shortle joins Bob and Joey as they review the Jon Watts-helmed flick that brings Tom Holland's Peter Parker back to high school!!!
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The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Stev...2017-07-122h 14
Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsBobby's Farewell and Dark Knight: A True Batman Story | Comic Book Podcast Issue #240Issue #240: Bobby's Farewell and Dark Knight: A True Batman Story
In honor of Bobby's retirement, the crew spends this week doing what they do best: TALKING COMICS!!! Aside from the stand-out new releases (Wonder Woman!!!), the crew takes a deep dive into two incredibly effecting graphic novels: Rosalie Lightning by Tom Hart and Dark Night: A True Batman Story by Paul Dini & Eduardo Risso. Also, Mara, Bob, Steve, and Joey say goodbye to Bobby while he takes a moment to reflect on 5 years as host of the Talking Comics podcast
"Be true to yourself... Be...2016-06-292h 21
Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsAll-Star Superman | Comic Book Podcast Issue #239 | Talking ComicsAmid all the #REBIRTH relaunches, the Talking Comics crew revisit one of Bobby's favorite Superman stories: Grant Morrison & Frank Quitely's ALL-STAR SUPERMAN!!! Also, Mara squeezes ten books into her lightning round, Steve talks the 1%, Bob gets British, and Joey finally discusses the Tony Awards. Check it!!!
The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Bobby Shortle (Fanboy Remix, Doctor Whocast), Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com contributor), Bob Reyer, Dr. Mara Wood, and Joey Braccino who weekly dissect the releases and give you, the consumer, a simple...2016-06-222h 24
Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsBreaking Down the MCU and Listener Questions | Comic Book Podcast Issue 232It's a packed show this week as we rank the MCU, talk dollar value of Doctor Strange, Greg Land's prowess as an artist and Stjepan Sejic making the change to graphic novels only.
All this plus the horrors of merging Comixology accounts, awesome listener questions and how Talking Comics helped Hamilton get nominated for all those Tony's!
The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Bobby Shortle (Fanboy Remix, Doctor Whocast), Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com contributor), Bob Reyer, Mara Wood and Joey Braccino...2016-05-042h 15
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsSecret Wars: Secret Love w/ Jeremy Whitley | Comic Book Podcast Special Issue | Talking ComicsWhile we prepare for Talking Comics episode 200 we take some time to talk about Secret Wars: Secret Love. Thor and Squirrel Girl...check, Misty Knight and Danny Rand...bingo, Daredevil and Karen Page...we have you covered. We also have the chance to talk with writer Jeremy Whitley about his part in the story.
FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make sure to follow her and let us know what you think of our superhero pictures.
The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.t...2015-08-261h 03
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsCGC Grading, Listener Questions and The Beauty | Comic Book Podcast Issue #199 | Talking ComicsThis is it the last regular Talking Comics before we hit episode #200. Bob and Bobby only this week as we talk about CGC Grading, new #1 issues, Star Trek vs. Star Wars, The Martian, what makes great sci fi answer listener questions and Simon Pegg. We also get to some comics!
Lightning Round
Injection #4, Rebels #5, Alex + Ada Vol. 3, Secret Wars #5, Batman #43, DC Bombshells #1, Starfire #3, Squirrel Girl #8, Years of Future Past #4, A-Force #3
Book of the Week
The Martian by Andy Weir
Howard the Duck #5
Shared Book of the Week
The Beauty #1 by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley
Next week check out...2015-08-192h 02
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsFantastic Four Movie Review | Comic Book Podcast Issue #198 | Talking ComicsJustin Townson joins in on the podcast this week since he was the only other member of Talking Comics that Bobby could convince to go see Fantastic Four. Bobby and Justin review the film in the second half of the show.
Stephanie, Bobby, Bob and Justin jump right into things early in the podcast to talk comics.
With much sadness in our hearts, Steve steps out from the show this week due to a death in his family. Steve's beloved Moo Moo cat has passed away after 15 wonderful years. Please send Steve some love and condolences and let him know...2015-08-122h 23
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsBatman v. Superman Rumors and Image Trades to Read | Comic Book Podcast Issue #197 | Talking ComicsWe give our two cents about Jena Malone being cast in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice and we talk about who she's likely to play and who we WANT her to play. Lots of comics are also discussed... the list of which can be found below!
Lightning Round
Copperhead #8, They're Not Like Us Vol. 1, Wytches Vol. 1, Southern Bastards Vol. 1, Batgirl Annual #3, Batgirl #42, Red Sonja #17, Sunstone TPB Vol. 2, Alex + Ada Vol 2, Daredevil 17, Loki: Agent of Asgard, Thors #2, Casanova Vol. 1: Luxuria.
Book of the Week
Sex Criminals #11, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #4, Nailbiter Vol. 1, Batgirl #42 and the Batgirl Annual #3.
Shared Book of...2015-08-052h 10
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsWriter vs. Artist is Stupid and Power Up #1 | Comic Book Podcast Issue #196 | Talking ComicsIssue #196: Writer vs. Artist is Stupid and Power Up #1
How dumb is the writer vs. artist debate? What did Stephanie think of Ant-Man? How do we store our physical stuff? What do we think of comic books? It's all here!
Lightning Round
3 Story, We Are Robin #2, The Last Days of Magneto, Broken World #2, Harley Quinn/Power Girl #2, Spider-Woman #9, Sensation Comics #12, Lumberjanes Vol. 1.
Book of the Week
Fight Like a Girl Vol. 1 - Learning Curve, Marvel Knights: "4" #1--#7 (2004), DC Comics: Bombshells #1 and Stephanie does a belated review of Ant-Man.
Shared Book of the Week
Power Up #1 by Kate Leth and Matt...2015-07-292h 07
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsAnt-Man Movie Review | Comic Book Podcast Issue #195 | Comic Book PodcastAnt-Man is here and that means we are ready to give you another Talking Comics movie review! Bobby, Steve, Bob and Joey Braccino are here to let you know is the latest Marvel offering...measures up....to the rest of the MCU. First, we have Mara Wood to talk the finale of Matt Fraction and David Aja's Hawkeye!
Lightning Round
Siege #1, Island, Black Canary, Giant Days, Martian Manhunter, Doctor Fate, Book of Death, Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps, and much more!
Book of the Week
Hail Hydra #1, Rachel Rising #35, Silver Surfer #13, The Divine.
Shared Book of the Week
Hawkeye #22 b...2015-07-222h 43
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsSDCC Wrap-Up, Archie #1, and Suicide Squad | Comic Book Podcast Issue #194 | Talking ComicsA TON of news broke since the last show so we have quite a bit to discuss. SDCC brought in quite a bit of media news (The Flash, Batman vs Superman, Suicide Squad trailer etc.) and we heard word about some comics that'll be coming from Marvel post-Secret Wars (yay Squirrel Girl!).
Look at the majestic pup to the right. So handsome. So very handsome. Maybe even more handsome than the God of Thunder himself.
Lightning Round
Spider-Island #1, Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #2, Gotham Academy #8, Smile by Reina Telgemeier, Batman #42, Rebels #4, 1872 #1, Age of Apocalypse #1, Strange Fruit #1, Constantine #2, Starfire #2, Runaways #2, Effigy #6, Coffin...2015-07-152h 36
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsImage Expo, We Stand On Guard and New DC Series' | Comic Book Podcast Issue #193 | Talking ComicsLots of news came out last week just before SDCC kicks off so we discuss at length. Image Expo happens and we go through the list of new titles coming soon. There's a few new comics coming from DC, including Poison Ivy: Life and Death, and we discuss those as well.
Then there's comics! And rambling! Tune in...
Lightning Round
Prez #1, Super Crazy Cat Lady Extraordinaire #1, Mythic #1, 8house: Arclight #1, The Empty Zone #1, Empire of the Dead: Act Three #3, Masks 2 #4, Squirrel Girl #7, A-Force #2, Years of Future Past #2, The Spirit, Secret Wars #3, Future Imperfect #2.
Book of the Week
A-Force #2, Detective Comics 41 & 42, Captain...2015-07-082h 43
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsSecret Wars vs. Convergence, Starfire #1, and Black Canary #1 | Comic Book Podcast Issue #190 | Talking ComicsOh haaaaay there! It's time for a new Talking Comics podcast featuring Bobby, Bob and Stephanie this week. Not much news dropped this week so things kick off with lots of comic book talk (shocking, I know).
Lightning Round
Gotham Academy #7, Harley Quinn #17, Silver Surfer #12, Spider-Gwen #5, Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1, Silk #5, Black Canary #1, Barb Wire #1, Arcadia #1, All-Star Section 8, Saga #29, Weirdworld #1, Injection #2, Harrow County #2, Batman #41.
Book of the Week
Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #9, 1602: Witch Hunter Angela #1, Constantine: The Hellblazer #1.
Shared Book of the Week
Starfire by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti
Next week's #TCBOTW is: Fiction #1 by...2015-06-172h 08
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsAll-New, All Different Marvel, #DCYOU and SE:NY | Comic Book Podcast Issue #189 | Talking ComicsIssue #189: All-New, All Different Marvel, #DCYOU and SE:NY!
Over the weekend was NYCC Special Edition and the guys attended on Saturday. They come into the show this week with a bunch of news out of there as well as some talks with creators and other such things.
Lightning Round
Infinite Loop #1, Heathen #1, Fight Club #1, We Can Never Go Home, Masks 2 #3, Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #6, Spider-Woman #8, Wonder Woman Annual #1, Secret Wars #3, Batman Beyond #1, Green Lantern #41, Green Arrow #41, Superman Action Comics #41, Bizarro #1, Justice League #41.
Book of the Week
Doomboy, The Underburbs, Years of Future Past #1, Airboy #1.
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The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsOld Man Logan, Captain Marvel Casting, and the End of the X-Men | Comic Book Podcast Issue #188 | Talking ComicsWhy isn't Marvel promoting the X-Men anymore? What do we think of Charlize Theron as Captain Marvel, are half page ads in comics a good idea? We answer these questions as well muse about James Bond, Bryan Singer's X-Men films, and Special Edition NYC.
Lightning Round
Infinity Gauntlet #1, Modok: Assassin #1, Providence #1, Nimona, Red Sonja #16, Convergence: Crime Syndicate #2, Convergence: JSA #2, Sithrah: Kingdom of the Air, Mantle #1.
Book of the Week
Old Man Logan, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #3, and The Veil.
Shared Book of the Week
Sons of the Devil #1 by Brian Buccellato and Toni Infante.
Next week's TCBOTW is: Giant-Size Little...2015-06-032h 31
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsA-Force #1 Review, Flash Finale and Listener Questions | Comic Book Podcast Issue #187 | Talking ComicsIt's been a long time since we answered listener questions so we spend the show answering as many questions as humanly possible (in a reasonable amount of time). Amidst all of that, we talk about comics and even a little bit about The Flash finale from last week (HOLY OMG).
Lightning Round
Shaft #6, Sensation Comics #10, Avengers #239 (1984), Bandette Vo. 2, Mouse Guard Vol. 1 Fall 1152, Goners Vol. 1 We All Fall Down, Dirk Gently #1, Battleworld, Ultimate End, Bloodshot Reborn, Mad Max: Nux and Immorten Joe, Daredevil #15.1, Manifest Destiny Vol. 2.
Book of the Week
Thor #134--#136 (with a side-bar into What If...? #10), Hellbreak #1, Twenty-Seven Vol. 1 & 2...2015-05-272h 28
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsSupergirl Trailer, Harrow County and Mad Max | Comic Book Podcast Issue #186 | Talking ComicsIt's a lengthy episode once again and there are a number of things discussed including the new trailer/sneak peak for CBS' Supergirl series, set to air this fall. Bob reads off some of the sales numbers for this month and the gang talks about how this year's superhero shows have held up as the season finales continue to air.
Lightning Round
Secret Wars #2, Captain America and the Mighty Avengers, Storm #11, Ms. Marvel #15, Silk #4, Thor #8, Lady Killer, The Empty Man, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Mythic #1, Saga #28, Howard the Duck #3, Uncanny Avengers, and Manifest Destiny.
Book of the Week
Captain Marvel #15...2015-05-202h 10
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsSecret Wars #1, Civil War and Archie's Kickstarter | Comic Book Podcast Issue #185 | Talking ComicsOn this week's show Stephanie, Bobby, Bob and Steve review Secret Wars #1, talk about the Archie Kickstarter and wonder if Marvel has gone too far with the Captain America: Civil War cast.
Lightning Round
Arcadia #1, Swords of Sorrow #1, Afterlife with Archie #8, Speed Force #2, Dead Drop #1,
Ant Man #5, Cluster #4, Invincible Ultimate Collection Vol. 1, The Woods Vol. 1,
Convergence: Question #2, Masks II #2, Operation: S.I.N. #5, Wonder Woman '77, Spider-Woman #7, Silk #4, Spider-Gwen #4 (nearly the BotW!), Squirrel Girl #5, Rocket Girl #6 and
Bandette: Vol.2 Stealers, Keepers
Book of the Week
Manifest Destiny Vol. 1: Flaura and Fauna, The Swords of Glass, Love: The Tiger, and Convergence...2015-05-132h 36
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsAvengers: Age of Ultron Review | Comic Book Podcast Issue #184 | Talking ComicsIssue #184: Avengers: Age of Ultron Review
On this week's show Mara, Bobby, Bob and Steve review Avengers: Age of Ultron, chat about free comic book day, and the TV hole we can all fall down when we are sick.
Lightning Round
Batman #40 (spoiler talk at the end of the show) Justice League #40, Avengers, Rage of Ultron, Suburban Galmour, Secret Avengers #15, Outkast #8, Convergence: JSA, Convergence: Crime Syndicate, Avengers #44, New Avengers #33, X-Men #26, Silk #4, Bitch Planet #4, Silver Surfer #11.
Book of the Week
Fantastic Four #645, The Multiversity #2, Princess Leia #3, Super Mutant Magic Academy by Jill Tamaki.
Shared Book of the Week
Mayday #1 by Curt...2015-05-073h 21
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsDark Knight III, Jared Leto's The Joker and Kaptara #1 | Comic Book Podcast #183 | Talking ComicsIssue #183: Dark Knight III, The Joker and Kaptara
On this week's show Mara Wood joins Bobby, Steve and Bob to talk Frank Miller's Dark Knight III: The Master Race, Jared Leto's The Joker, Kaptara, and a bunch of Star Wars.
Lightning Round
Invisible Republic #2, Ninjak #2, Star Wars: Kanan #1, Convergence: New Teen Titans, Osbrone, The Death-Defying Doctor Mirage Vol. 1, Moon Girl, Velvet, All-New X-Men.
Book of the Week
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #4, Ultimate Fantastic Four #1-18, Star Wars #4, and DC's New Frontier.
Shared Book of the Week
Kaptara #1 by Chip Zdarsky and Kagan McLeod
Next week's #TCBOTW is TBA!
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The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsBatman v. Superman and Fantastic Four Trailers | Comic Book Podcast #182 | Talking ComicsIssue #182: Batman v. Superman and Fantastic Four Trailers
On this week's show, we talk Batman v. Superman, Fantastic Four, Star Wars and Ant-Man trailer reactions. We also look at the new Valiant movie universe and chat about who is line to take over Daredevil.
Lightning Round
Gotham Central, Batman: Hush, The Fox #1, Thor #7, Ms. Marvel #14, The Spread, Sensation Comics #9, Shaft #5, Captain America & The Mighty Avengers #7, RunLoveKill #1, Giant Days #2
Book of the Week
Bloodshot: Reborn #1, Fantastic Four Vol 1,2,3, and Chilling Tales of Sabrina #2
Shared Book of the Week
Archie vs. Predator #1 by Alex de Campi, Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski and Jason M...2015-04-222h 31
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsAll-New All Different Avengers, Multiversity and Our Favorite Comics | Comic Book Podcast Issue #179 | Talking ComicsA new week, a new podcast featuring talk about All-New, All-Different Avengers, our top 3 favorite ongoing series, Hawkgirl in the Arrow/Flash Spinoff and more!
Lightning Round
The Black Hood #2, Jem and the Holograms #1, Pastaways #1, New Avengers #32,Red Sonja #15, Conan/Red Sonja #3 (of 4), Gotham Academy #6, Daredevil #14, The Valiant #4, D4VE #2.
Book of the Week
Nightcrawler #12, Roche Limit vol. 1, Batman and Robin #40
Shared Book of the Week
Multiversity: Ultra Comics by Grant Morrison and Doug Mahnke is our big topic of dicsussion..
FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make...2015-04-012h 22
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsTime Travel, Superman and Sexualization in Comics | Comic Book Podcast Issue #178 | Talking ComicsA new week, a new podcast featuring all kinds of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey comic book discussions and more.
Lightning Round
Batgirl: Endgame, Divinity, Chrononauts #1, Copperhead Vol. 1, The Fade Out Vol. 1, Captain America & the Mighty Avengers #6, Storm #9, Silk #2, Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #3, Batgirl #40, Invisible Republic #1, and Spider-Woman #5, Eig8t #2, Rat Queens #9, Shaper #1, Frankenstein Underground #1.
Book of the Week
Geoff Johns/Romita Jr. Superman #32-39, Giant Days #1, Sensation Comics #8, and The Fourth Planet Vol. 2.
Shared Book of the Week
Red One #1 by Xavier Dorison, Terry Dodson, and Rachel Dodson.
Oh, and if you're interested in attending Stephanie's panel at ECCC on Saturday March 28, the in...2015-03-252h 26
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsBatgirl Variant, New Costumes and Southern Cross | Comic Book Podcast Issue #177 | Talking ComicsIssue #177: Batgirl Variant, New Costumes and Southern Cross
LOTS of stuff went down this week and all before we recorded so there is quite a bit to go over. There's the controversy over Rafael Albuquerque's Batgirl variant cover and The Killing Joke. There's the post-Convergence costumes for Wonder Woman and Superman that were revealed (spoilers: they're awful). And then there's certain higher ups over at Image ranting about the "vocal minority" on Twitter and then pulling a very Rob Ford-esque apology. So, you know. Stuff happened.
If you get a chance, make sure to check out this blog by Adam...2015-03-182h 56
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsAll-New Hawkeye and Age of Ultron Trailer Reactions | Comic Book Podcast Issue #176 | Talking ComicsIssue #176: All-New Hawkeye and Age of Ultron Trailer Reactions
On this week's show we talk All-New Hawkeye #1 and how it stacks up on its own and against the Fraction run. We also talk The Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer, the Daredevil Netflix series and the new Secret Wars tie in announcements.
Lightning Round:
Kingsman: The Secret Service, Saga, Rat Queens, Orphan Black, Hinges Book One: Clockworks, Guardians Team-Up #1, Nailbiter/Hack/Slash Crossover One-Shot, Avengers #42, Harley Quinn #15, Operation S.I.N. #3, Princess Leia #1, Vampirella: Altered States, Lady Killer #3
Book of the Week
Descender #1, Star Trek: New Visions a Scent of Ghosts #5 , G...2015-03-112h 27
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsSpider-Gwen, D4VE, and This Damn Winter | Comic Book Podcast Issue #175 | Talking ComicsIssue #175: Spider-Gwen, D4VE, and This Damn Winter
On this week's show we talk Spider-Gwen #1 and expectations vs. reality. We also talk about comic book origins, how much they should be messed with and what we think of the new Runaways.
Lightning Round:
Spider-Woman #4, Hickman's Avengers & New Avengers, Curb Stomp #1, Black Hood #1, Gotham Academy #5, Effigy #2, Wolf Moon #3, New Avengers #30, Secret Origins #10, Invaders #15, Fantastic Four #643, Batman #39, Amazing Spider-Man #15, Daredevil #13, Thor Annual #1, and Suiciders #1.
Book of the Week
Joe the Barbarian, Huge Hana, Lady Killer #1 & #2, and D4VE #1.
Shared Book of the Week
Spider-Gwen #1
Annnnnnnnnnd... we say it on the show, but j...2015-03-042h 20
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsInterview with Corinna Bechko | Comic Book Podcast Special Issue | Talking ComicsA new one on one interview is here featuring an in-depth discussion on writing comic books with Corinna Bechko (Heathentown, Star Wars Legacy, Savage Hulk, Once Upon A Time, Planet of the Apes, Sensation Comics, and more). She is an extraordinary creator, formerly a zoo-keeper (learn more about all that!) who co-creates amazing comics with Gabriel Hardman.
Corinna offers great insight into the industry and into what she does, so make sure you tune in to hear about it and her upcoming Image book, Invisible Republic (“Breaking Bad meets Blade Runner”) which hits stores on March 18. Make sure you get your...2015-02-2034 min
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsTop 100 Characters, Princeless, Thor and Listener Questions | Comic Book Podcast Issue #173 | Talking ComicsIssue #173: Princeless, Thor and Listener Questions
Welcome back to another episode of Talking Comics. On this week's show, we get right to the point and talk comics because, well, we're a comic book podcast and that's what we do. The books we discuss can be found in detail below.
In the second half of the show, we go through an abundance of listener questions that have piled up over the last little while. We answer as many of them as possible and have fun doing it. OH YES. We also go through the criteria that we'll be using to cover...2015-02-182h 01
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsInterview with Dafna Pleban | Comic Book Podcast Special Issue | Talking ComicsSpecial Issue: Interview with Dafna Pleban
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It’s a special edition of the Talking Comics podcast where I (Stephanie) interview someone from the comic book industry one on one. As you may have guessed from the title, this week’s guest is Dafna Pleban, who is an editor at Boom Studios. She works on such titles as Lumberjanes, Sons of Anarchy, Suicide Risk and more.
Dafna joins me on the podcast to discuss what it is she does as an editor on a day to day basis. She also discusses what it’s like to be...2015-02-1347 min
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsInterview with Phil LaMarr | Comic Book Podcast Special Issue | Talking ComicsSpecial Issue: Interview with Phil LaMarr
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We’re joined by a very special guest for this episode of Talking Comics and that is actor, Phil LaMarr, who you may know from just about everything. Phil is credited with over 300 titles on IMDb and many of those are numerous roles, so he’s played a LOT of different characters in things like Justice League, Futurama, Clone Wars and more. Plus he’s an all-round nice guy and guess what? He’s a huge geek too!
Phil and I talk about his work doing mocap, voice acting...2015-01-3056 min
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsFantastic Four Trailer Reactions and #Snowmageddon! | Comic Book Podcast Issue #170 | Talking ComicsFantastic Four Trailer Reactions and #Snowmageddon!
It's the second annual blizzard show! This year New York is dealing with #Snowmageddon so your fearless group of comic book pundits are all calling in Skype style! Fantastic Four's first teaser trailer hit this week and we dive deep into what looks good, and not so good about the film. This episode also marks our first ever joint book of the week segment with Bobby, Steve and Bob tackling Ivar, Timewalker #1 from Valiant. The group also discusses Captain Marvel, Archer and Armstrong, X-O Manowar, Silver Surfer, The Sixth Gun, Batman and Robin, Spider-verse a...2015-01-282h 03
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsBill Willingham Talks To That Pesky Assistant Of His | Comic Book Podcast Special Issue | Talking ComicsSpecial Issue: Bill Willingham Talks To That Pesky Assistant Of His
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After almost 3 years of working together, Stephanie finally sits down one on one for an interview with the one and only Bill Willingham. They talk about writing, interview questions, Fables, The Wolf Among Us, Canadian bacon and more in this special episode of Talking Comics.
Fables is coming to an end soon with Issue #150 and Fairest just wrapped up with a story by Bill and art by Meghan Hetrick (Issue #33). Bill doesn’t divulge what’s next but he gives hints about his futu...2015-01-161h 05
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsChris Burnham Talks Nameless| Comic Book Podcast Special Issue | Talking ComicsSpecial Issue: Chris Burnham Talks Nameless
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You maaaaay have heard of Chris Burnham before… he’s worked on a character you maaay have heard of called Batman? With a writer fella called Grant Morrison? Chris worked with Morrison for Batman Incorporated and he’s teaming up with him once again (Morrison, not Batman) to bring us a brand-new creator-owned mini-series from Image Comics called Nameless (sans the “The”).
Chris joins me one on one to discuss the comic, his art and some more miscellaneous shenanigans in this special edition of Talking Comics to help start off...2015-01-0946 minTalking GamesOur Favorite Game Music of All Time | Talking Games Episode #24 | Video Game PodcastHey there guys, welcome to another episode of the Talking Games podcast! This week, Justin, Rob, Jacqui, and special guest Bobby Shortle chime in with some of their favorite video game music. Awesome soundtracks from games like Halo, Skyrim, Silent Hill and many more were discussed. Also, we switch things up this week with questions were asking you! What?!?!?! Insanity I say!
Additionally, we talk about all the games we've been playing. Justin tells us his tale of saving his PS3 by roasting it in the oven and dives into his love of the Walking Dead, Rogue Legacy and Infamous Firs...2014-09-041h 39
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsBatman, Shazam, and Our Pull Lists |Comic Book Podcast Issue #147 | Talking ComicsWelcome back to another Talking Comics Podcast! Stephanie is out for one more week and in her place we have fellow Canadian Nikki Alfaro( @iamasianbatgirl)! This week on the show we pick the 5 books we can't live without, swap 3 DC and Marvel creators, talk about the Death of Superman and so much more!
Lightning Round: Batgirl #34, Batman #34, Fantastic Four #8, Genius, Sex Criminals #7, The Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Batman Beyond 2.0, Red Sonja #11 and Nightcrawler #5.
Books of the Week: Captain Marvel #6, Marvel Mystery Comics #8--#10, Batman: Gothic, Shazam: The Monster Society of Evil, Through the Woods, The Bunker, and The Last of Us Am...2014-08-203h 00Talking GamesJacqui's Birthday Bash Invades Gamescom | Talking Games Episode #21 | Video Game PodcastEverybody sing! Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Jacqui. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Yay!
That's right! This week on the Talking Comics podcast Steve, Justin, Rob, Jacqui ... and even Mr. Bob Reyer from the Talking Comic podcast is here to join in the celebration of our ever-so-proper-at-all-times co-host, Ms. Jacqui Turner! This week on the show we was nostalgic with Bob about the days when pinball was king, answer some of your listener questions, and talk about a bunch of those sweet, sweet video games showcased at this year's Gamescom 2014! What more do ya? How a...2014-08-141h 38Talking GamesWolfenstein: The New Order, Watch Dogs and Hidden Gems of the Last Generation | Video Game PodcastTalking Games Episode #11: Hidden Gems of the Last Generation
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With Steve off in Canada, Justin steps in to host the 11th Talking Games Podcast! On this week's show you panelists discuss a slew of games they've been playing including Wolfenstein: The New Order, Titanfall, Rayman Legends, Transistor, Watch Dogs, Kirby:Triple Deluxe, and more!
The crew also takes time to reminisce about those forgotten gems of the last generation. What was cool about Remember Me? How awesome is the story in Enslaved Odyssey to the West? Is killing giant bugs satisfying in Earth DefenseForce 2017? What th...2014-05-291h 36
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsEisner Awards, Spoiler Rants, and Listener Questions | Comic Book Podcast Issue #129 | Talking ComicsIssue 129: Eisner Awards, Spoiler Rants, and Listener Questions | Comic Book Podcast
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It’s a brand-new Talking Comics or if we were part of Marvel, it would be the All-New Talking Comics podcast. But we’re not, so you know, just Talking Comics is fine.
We head back to our roots and we pick just ONE Book of the Week so that we have time to get to as many listener questions as possible. It’s a little bit of a shorter show this week too, since Bobby has to be up super duper early this m...2014-04-162h 08
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsNYCC 2013 Recap Day 1 | Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsIt's the first day of NYCC and the gang talks Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain America: The Winter Soldier footage. They also recount their day from the Con floor and the Women in Comics Panel.
Annnnnnnnnnd... we say it on the show, but just in case you missed it, the Talking Comics crew on Twitter are:
Bobby: @ bobbyshortle
Steve: @ dead_anchoress
Stephanie: @ hellocookie
And Bob's email is bobreyer@talkingcomicbooks.com
FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make sure to follow her and let us know what you th...2013-10-1233 min
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsHow to Fix Superman: Mending the Man of Steel | Comic Book Podcast Issue #74 | Talking ComicsThe crew heads to the Fortress of Solitude to discuss Andy Diggle leaving Action Comics and where Superman should go from here. Bob, Steve, and Bobby give their ideas for creative teams, outline a few possible story arcs and read what you listeners think DC should do.
Of course we have our Book of the Week segment which include such books as: Saga, Justice League, Wonder Woman, and Captain Marvel.
We also talk about Batman '66, Joshua Hale Fialkov leaving the Green Lantern books, Phil LaMarr's comments on John Stewart and Neil Gaiman bringing Angela to the Marvel Universe.
Annnnnnnnnnd... we...2013-03-272h 34
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsComic Book Spoilers, Listener Feedback and the JLA | Comic Book Podcast Issue #70 | Talking ComicsWith Stephanie off at Emerald City Con the Talking Comics crew once again welcome Rob Newmire from Tor Comics to the show. Have you been spoiled on Batman Incorporated #8, well whether you have or not, don't worry we won't be revealing anything. Instead, we will be discussing the very idea of spoilers and what we think of them. Do we feel they devalue a story? What are some of the craziest tales we have of people spoiling things for us? We also take a chunk of time to answer your questions and read your emails, which includes a great query abo...2013-02-272h 23
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsComic Book Series and Characters We Should Be Reading | Comic Book Podcast Issue #68 | Talking ComicsAnother week, another podcast. This week Stephanie steps out once again, and we are joined by the great Rob Newmire to talk about the comic book series and characters we are ashamed to admit we haven't read and some that we want desperately to revisit. Our lists include Sandman, Superman, Astonishing X-Men, and Garth Ennis' Preacher.
As per usual though, we also discuss our Books of the Week, which has more or less evolved into a talk about the books we've read in general (love, hate or somewhere in between). Some of the books we talk about this week include: Sn...2013-02-132h 17
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsBest Comics of 2012 Part 3 | Comic Book Podcast Issue #62 | Talking ComicsLast week, we continued our Best Comics Of 2012 lists with Best Cover, Best Web or Digital Series, Best Mini-Series Or Limited Series, Best Single Issue Graphic Novel or One-Shot and Best New Series. This week we discuss our nominees for this year's biggest categories including Best Story Arc, Best Artist, Best Writer, Best Ongoing series and Best Overall Comic Book. Who makes our list and who doesn’t? Listen to the show and find out!
Annnnnnnnnnd... we say it on the show, but just in case you missed it, the Talking Comics crew on Twitter are:
Bobby: @ bobbyshortle
Steve: @ dead_anc...2013-01-021h 32
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsTop Five Working Comic Book Artists | Comic Book Podcast Issue #58 | Talking ComicsAnother week and another podcast... This week the main topic is Our Favourite Comic Book Artists (who are currently working). The list is surprisingly diverse and not much overlap is made, but it's safe to say that we all have pretty good taste in art, if we do say so ourselves (and we do...).
As per usual, the gang also tackles their Books of the Week and included amongst them are: Masks #1, Ghost #2, Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #4, I Love Trouble #1, Locke & Key, My Little Pony #1, Starbright and the Looking Glass as well as Marvel NOW’s Deadpool, FF and Thor: Go...2012-12-051h 54
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsShould Joseph Gordon Levitt Play Batman? | Comic Book Podcast Issue #57 | Talking ComicsWe've managed to lift ourselves up out of the post Thanksgiving blues jsut long enought to bring to you an all new Talking Comics Podcast. With Stephanie still in the land of Lira, the boys call in Talking Comics contributor, and all around awesome person, Mara Whiteside to help fill out their ranks.
This lineup may have a look, but it's business as usual as the gang bares down to gab about Marvel NOW, Indestrctible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man #698, Uncanny X-Force and shock of shocks, an Avengers book Bob actually likes!
Then it's on to the meart of the show where w...2012-11-281h 52
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsFall Comic Book Preview, Justice League #12 and Ready Player One | Comic Book Podcast Issue 47 | Talking ComicsThis week on Talking Comics we once again substitute out Stephanie and bring on comic pusher Rob to talk all about the books we are most excited about this fall. We of course mention all the usual suspects, Batman, Marvel NOW and DC's #0 issues. But we also hit up the indie publishers and dish on books like Secret, Saga, Masks, Bedlam, Happy and the latest from a Luna Brother.
Of course we also tackle our books of the week as Bobby is bringing a Geoff Johns special with Justice League and Aquaman #12. Steve gives some love to Dan Slott's Arkham As...2012-09-052h 13
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsJoe Eisma Morning Glories Artist Interview | Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsOn this special interview episode of Talking Comics we are joined by super talented Morning Glories artist Joe Eisma. If you aren't reading Morning Glories or are a few issues behind never fear we skirt spoilers and go into the origins of the mysterious book. We also talk with Joe about his beginnings in the business, his love of video games and even a little about Wayne's World 2. Why do we talk about this Mike Meyers classic? You'll have to to tune in and find out!
Annnnnnnnnnd... we say it on the show, but just in case you missed it, the Talk...2012-08-3139 min
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsThe Dark Knight Rises Review | Comic Book Podcast Issue #41 | Talking ComicsNa na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na BATMAN! Yeah, you know it! On Friday, Christopher Nolan’s third and final film in the Batman trilogy came out. I think it’s safe to say from its $161+ million it brought in over the weekend, a lot of people went to check it out. Needless to say, The Dark Knight Rises is our Topic of the Week and we have a non-spoiler segment as well as a spoilerific segment, for those who checked out the film.
As for our Books of the Week, Bobb...2012-07-252h 07
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsTrina Robbins Interview | Women in Comics | Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsIt has been a fantastic week here at Talking Comics and we are wrapping it up in style with cartoonist and comic book historian Trina Robbins! Trina has been in the industry for over 30 years and she shares her considerable wisdom with us, this is a show you don't want to miss. On this installment we cover everything from her run on Wonder Woman, her comments about Mike Deodato, and her take on the modern world of suepr hero comics. If you want to know more about Trina, and why wouldn't you, head over to www. trinarobbins.com/.
The Comic Bo...2012-07-2028 min
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsFiona Staples Interview | Women In Comics | Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsWe have been hinting at it for months, and it's finally here! Talking Comics' Women in Comics week kicks off in style with the mega talented artist of Saga, Fiona Staples! We chat with Ms. Staples about how she got started in the business, what it's like to work with Brian K. Vaughn, and what her future dream project just might be. Fiona is great to talk to so sit back, relax and lets talk some comics!
P.S. In case you wondering about our chat with former Fiona Staples collaborator Andrew Foley, you can check that out right here!
The...2012-07-1625 min
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsListener Q&A, Night of the Owls and AVX #2 | Comic Book Podcast Issue 29 | Talking ComicsThe Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com), a blog dedicated to covering the latest and greatest in comic book releases. The editorial staff is composed of Editor-in-Chief Bobby Shortle (Fanboy Remix, Doctor Whocast), Stephanie Cooke (JoBlo.com's Digital Dorm) and Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com contributor) who weekly dissect the releases and give you, the consumer, a simple Roman yay or nay regarding them. Our Twitter handle is @ TalkingComics and you can email us at info@talkingcomicbooks.com. Until next issue ... to be continued!2012-04-251h 44
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsGame of the Year 2011 | Comic Book Podcast Issue 13 | Talking ComicsPush any button to continue on to Talking Comics 2011 Game of the Year discussion! Bobby, Stephanie and Steve reveal their individual top five games of the year and the crew even names the first ever Talking Comics Overall Game of the Year. There is still plenty of comic talk though as the crew is joined by funny book expert and Fanboy Remix alum Mr. Bob Reyer. They get into Ed Brubaker's new book Fatale, X-Men and much more. But enough jibber jabber let's talk some comics!
The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com), a...2012-01-111h 47
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsKurtis Wiebe Writer of Green Wake | Talking Comics Issue 12 | Comic Book PodcastIt's a new year and a new Talking Comics episode! This week Stephanie, Bobby and Steve are joined by special guest Green Wake writer Kurtis Wiebe. He talks his beginnings in the comic book industry, his inspirations for Green Wake and even touchs on his new book Peter Panzerfaust. The gang also finds time to get into their books of the week and even ask Kurtis Wiebe some lister submit questions! All right enough text let's talk some comics!
The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com), a blog dedicated to covering the latest and gr...2012-01-041h 11
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsDark Knight Rises Trailer Impressions | Talking Comics Issue 10 | Comic Book PodcastIssue 10: Dark Knight Rises Trailer Impressions | The Comic Book Podcast
The Dark Knight Rises Trailer. Is there any bigger new this week in the wide world of comic book media? The Talking Comics crew thinks not and they plan on showing it by dissecting the preview for Christopher Nolan's last Batman opus. If the caped crusader doesn't tickle your fancy the fearsome foursome also dishes on their books of the week, wanders off the beaten path with Zenescope and even manage to talk race relations in the world of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. So sit back, relax and let's get t...2011-12-211h 05
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsFantastic Four #600 | Talking Comics Issue 7 | Comic Book PodcastFantastic Four #600 | Talking Comics Issue 7 | Comic Book Podcast
Hello true believers! Welcome to issue 7 of The Comic Book Podcast! This week Bobby, Steve and Brad are joined by special guest Bob Reyer to discuss the Fantastic Four's 600th outing as well as their place in the history of the comic book industry. Steve takes us down his rabbit hole, we extole the greatness of the current run of Flash comics and Bob solicits nude pictures from Brad. (?)
One thing is for sure there is never a dull moment on The Comic Book Podcast!
The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you...2011-11-2953 min
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsBatman: Arkham City | Comic Book Podcast Issue 4 | Talking ComicsThe Comic Book Podcast Issue #4 | Arkham City | Comic Book Podcast
Welcome back, true believers! This week we tackle more of DC Comics’ New 52 and gear up for the upcoming Cut Week! Brian battles sickness and diarrhea of the mouth while Brad discovers the true meaning of “spoiler.” We also delve into the second episode of “The Walking Dead” and save our main event for last, the highly successful “Arkham City” video game featuring the world’s greatest detective.
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The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsThe Walking Dead and the Avengers | The Comic Book Podcast Issue #3 | Talking ComicsThe Comic Book Podcast Issue #3 | The Walking Dead | Comic Book Podcast
Welcome back to the Comic Book Podcast! This week, the crew goes over their weekly books with some surprising results, Brian inadvertantly pimps "Scream 4" six months after its release and Brad tries to end the show early with shocking vocabulary. We also concentrate on some other comic-related media, including the season premiere of "The Walking Dead," "Green Lantern" on Blu-Ray, "Batman: Year One" and salivation at the impending release of "Batman: Arkham City."
Download the show here or by clicking below and please visit us on iTunes and subscribe!
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