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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

Whether it’s cosmic rays or irradiated dust the show is positively radioactive today as Josh Flanagan is joined by Dr. Ryan Haupt to discuss this week’s comics!

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Running Time: 01:09:31

Pick of the Week:

00:01:51 – ⁠Fantastic Four #726 (33)⁠

Star Wars Corner:

00:09:28 – Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #5

Comics:

00:15:18 – New History of the DC Universe #1

00:19:17 – Out of Alcatraz #4

00:24:58 – Lazarus: Fallen #1

00:28:26 – VR Troopers #1

00:31:58 – Assorted Crisis Events #4

Patron Pick:

00:37:55 – ⁠News from The Fallout #1⁠

Patron Thanks:

0:46:48 – Hugh Allyn

Listener Mail:

0:50:04 – Ken J. from the Great White North wants to know which characters in comics should just stay dead forever?

00:57:55 – Morgan B. from Birmingham, Alabama wants to know what happened to the soap opera style of comics from an earlier era? Where has all the romance and drama gone?

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Music:

⁠“Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing”⁠

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

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Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on ⁠Movie of the Year: 1996⁠.

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

There were too many books this week and The Jamokes™ are exhausted. Only Noriyuki “Pat” Morita can save the show now.

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Running Time: 01:08:38

Pick of the Week:00:02:19 – Batman & Robin: Year One #8

Comics:00:08:00 – Wonder Woman #822 (22)00:11:50 – Aliens vs. Avengers #400:16:32 – West Coast Avengers #800:21:18 – Emma Frost: The White Queen #100:24:11 – The Amazing Spider-Man (6)00:30:24 – G.I. Joe #8

The Bell:00:33:24 – The Bell is back!00:34:34 – The Ultimates #1300:34:51 – Nightwing #12700:35:07 – Bug Wars #500:35:27 – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #4000:35:41 – Blood & Thunder #200:36:01 – Exquisite Corpses #200:36:29 – Absolute Flash #400:36:45 – Zatanna #500:37:03 – EC Epitaphs from the Abyss #1200:37:23 – The Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt #3

Patron Pick:00:37:59 – Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1

Patron Thanks:00:47:05 – TCJ

Listener Mail:00:49:54 – Patrick K. from North Carolina wonders why new characters seem to flounder under successive creative teams.00:54:07 – Chris S. from Texas thinks that the Big Two should give high profile creators their own Earths in which to play.

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Music:“Too Pooped to Pop”Chuck Berry

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!

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SPOILERS BELOW!

Running Time: 01:07:52

This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…

What We’ve Been Enjoying:00:03:53 – Ron has been watching the first season of Stick.00:09:07 – Josh has been watching Long Way Home.00:14:20 – Conor has been watching the new season of Welcome to Wrexham.

Discussion:00:24:51 – Remembering Brian Wilson00:37:48 – The 50th Anniversary of Jaws

What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.

Music:“Tell Me Why (feat. Al Jardine)”Brian Wilson

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

Recriminations reliably rally regarding riposte remarks randomly revealed in response to ribald recording. But you may call us: Two Jamokes™ featuring a Ryan.

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Running Time: 01:18:08

Pick of the Week:00:03:16 – One World Under Doom #5

Comics:00:14:16 – DC vs. Vampires: World War V #1000:23:25 – Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #100:29:59 – Action Comics #108700:34:22 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #900:38:25 – Absolute Batman #900:46:01 – The New Avengers #1

Star Wars Corner:00:49:24 – Star Wars #2

Patron Pick:00:52:40 – Runaways #1

Patron Thanks:01:00:24- Adam Sherring

Listener Mail:01:02:46 – Ben F. from Erie, Pennsylvania sends in three good questions but there’s only time for one regarding the nearly wholesale discarding of the secret identity in superhero stories. Ben wants to know what’s the deal?

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Music:“Love and Mercy”Brian Wilson

Show Notes

It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

Recriminations reliably rally regarding riposte remarks randomly revealed in response to ribald recording. But you may call us: Two Jamokes™ featuring a Ryan.

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Running Time: 01:18:08

Pick of the Week:00:03:16 – One World Under Doom #5

Comics:00:14:16 – DC vs. Vampires: World War V #1000:23:25 – Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #100:29:59 – Action Comics #108700:34:22 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #900:38:25 – Absolute Batman #900:46:01 – The New Avengers #1

Star Wars Corner:00:49:24 – Star Wars #2

Patron Pick:00:52:40 – Runaways #1

Patron Thanks:01:00:24- Adam Sherring

Listener Mail:01:02:46 – Ben F. from Erie, Pennsylvania sends in three good questions but there’s only time for one regarding the nearly wholesale discarding of the secret identity in superhero stories. Ben wants to know what’s the deal?

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Music:“Love and Mercy”Brian Wilson

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode!

This month, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan take a look at…

Ronin by Frank Miller, Lynn Varley, & John Costanza

Running Time: 00:46:18

What’s a Booksplode? It’s a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don’t have time to do on the regular show.

Music:“Everyday People”Sly and The Family Stone

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

It's a partially low resolution affair, a middling week, and thus, there are many diversions. Dalmatians were fully avoided. Lessons are learned. Truths are discovered, and disagreements are accepted.

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Running Time: 01:18:13

Pick of the Week:00:02:45 - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #317

Comics:00:14:25 - Marvel Knights: The World to Come #100:21:09 - Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #100:28:48 - Birds of Prey #2200:33:26 - JSA #800:34:36 - Absolute Green Lantern #300:43:14 - Red Hulk #5

Patron Pick:00:45:37 - Imperial #1

Patron Thanks:00:57:43 - Jack Higgins

Listener Mail:01:00:56 - Dan C. from Baltimore, Maryland is thinking about the G.O.S.H. wing of the Comic Book Hall of Fame.

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Music:"Used to Believe"Ted Leo

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

This week you’ve got Two Exhausted Jamokes™ which leads to a show full of brain fog, digressions into Star Wars EU books, spicy foods and Josh’s desire to appear on what would surely be the least-watched episode of Hot Ones, and a debate about the physical characteristics of various dog breeds… and their smells.

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Running Time: 01:13:56

Pick of the Week:00:02:10 – Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #2

Comics:00:11:23 – Absolute Wonder Woman #800:16:12 – G.I. Joe #700:21:53 – Green Arrow #357 (24)00:30:20 – The Goddamn Tragedy00:33:35 – We’re Taking Everyone With Us #300:39:02 – Mr. Terrific: Year One #100:43:25 – Giant-Size X-Men #1

Patron Pick:00:47:18 – Metamorpho: The Element Man #6

Patron Thanks:00:55:29 – Nelson Neuber

Listener Mail:00:57:16 – Doug T. from Cincinnati, Ohio and Philip R. are both adamant about what breed of dog Krypto is.01:01:08 – Chris M. from New Orleans, Louisiana asks an unanswerable question about Peter David so the Jamokes use it as a launching pad to honor the man.

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Music:“Fever Dog”Stillwater

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Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.

Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.

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Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!

Running Time: 01:00:00

This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…

What We’ve Been Enjoying:00:01:27 – Conor finished the first season of The Studio and re-watched all of the Mission: Impossible films.00:08:29 – Josh has pretty much been watching nothing but the 2025 NBA Playoffs but he did find time to re-watch Tombstone.00:16:26 – Ron finished the final season of Star Wars: Andor and has been listening to Blank Check with Griffin and David.

Discussion:00:21:37 – Ranking the 21st Century Films of Steven Spielberg

SPOILERS ABOVE!

What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.

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Music:“Hanging By a Moment”Lifehouse

Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.

Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.

Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.

Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.

Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.

Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984.

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

They backed up the comics truck and dumped them all on our front steps. We dug our way out, made a list, and we're here to talk about it. And no, you haven't heard too much about this book, because there's more to say. Then more reminiscing, and quite a Civil War book diversion.

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Running Time: 01:21:27

Pick of the Week:00:01:22 - Fantastic Four #725 (32)

Comics:00:13:08 - Superman Unlimited #100:18:11 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #3900:23:28 - Wonder Woman #821 (21)00:28:00 - Sleep #100:33:51 - Redcoat #1200:43:01 - EC Epitaphs from the Abyss #1100:44:59 - The Ultimates #12

Patron Pick:00:49:40 - The Thing #1

Patron Thanks:00:58:02 - Thomas Williams

Listener Mail:01:00:03 - Ken J. from The Great White North has an ultimate desert island media question, and we run with it.01:07:02 - James S. wants to know about formative comic book experiences in our young lives.

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Music:"I Just Wasn't Made for These Times"Jakob Dylan & Neal Young

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

Trapped in their boxes, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan have no choice but to talk about the week in comics, as well as ruminate on how many 80s cartoons is too many 80s cartoons in one shared universe? Plus more stories from college and taco talk!

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Running Time: 01:05:00

Pick of the Week:00:02:36 – Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1

Comics:00:12:13 – Action Comics #108600:15:54 – Energon Universe 2025 Special #100:22:24 – Exquisite Corpses #100:26:50 – One World Under Doom #400:29:40 – Huck: Big Bad World #1

Kaiju Korner:00:34:15 – Godzilla vs. X-Men #100:36:56 – Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens #1

Patron Pick:00:38:21 – Supergirl #1

Patron Thanks:00:44:29 – Mike Durette

Listener Mail:00:46:27 – Dave L. from Chicago, Illinois wonders if the Ultimate and Absolute Universes will replace the MU and DCU.00:53:36 – Brad G. asks about Conor’s “sad burrito” from last week’s After Show.

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Music:“Animal”Neon Trees

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Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.

Comic book writer and confirmed pal, Aubrey Sitterson returns to the Talksplode lounge to discuss his new Image Series, Free Planet, new beginnings, self confidence, and comics as art objects, among other things. It's a new day, with a new series, and a new outlook on what kind of comics he wants to make. It's fun and lively and you just might learn something, if you listen real good.

Total Running Time: 01:25:58

Music:“Space God"Witch

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

The lighthouse plan, not having panned out, due to a lack of local Thai takeout, Josh Flanagan has returned, and he and Conor Kilpatrick are back on this Absolute nonsense once more, and it just feels so right.

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Running Time: 01:14:39

Pick of the Week:00:02:16 - Absolute Superman #7

Comics:00:11:47 - Black Canary: Best of the Best #600:17:41 - Blood & Thunder #100:24:17 - Los Monstruos #100:30:52 - Grommets #700:35:48 - Uncanny Valley #900:42:58 - West Coast Avengers #700:45:28 - Fantastic Four Fanfare #1

Patron Pick:00:48:35 - Farmhand #21

Patron Thanks:00:57:06 - David Wynne

Listener Mail:01:00:55 - Kyle hogs the spotlight, and asks THREE questions! Richest villain? Villain you kind of want to win? Marvel/DC analog stories?

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Music:"Braineaters"Misfits

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The Fifth Phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ends– wait, we were in the Fifth Phase? Apparently! And now it’s all over… with Thunderbolts*! Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Dr. Ryan Haupt have thoughts on the film itself and on what’s next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

Running Time: 00:44:15

Music:“Thunderstruck”AC/DC

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

It’s a 5th week and Josh Flanagan is off exploring a career pivot into the world of lighthouse keeping, so Conor Kilpatrick soldiers on as the sole Jamoke™ but with the assistance of third-chair seat warmer Dr. Ryan Haupt, and they’re both ready to discuss the week in comics!

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Running Time: 01:07:24

Pick of the Week:00:01:19 – Red Hulk #3

Comics:00:09:28 – Void Rivals #1800:14:57 – Detective Comics 2025 Annual #100:19:52 – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest 2025 Annual #100:27:04 – Wolverine and Kitty Pryde #100:30:37 – Fantastic Four #724 (31)

Kaiju Corner:00:38:22 – Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #100:42:35 – Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1

Patron Pick:00:45:58 – The Savage Sword of Conan #8

Patron Thanks:00:54:36 – Kevin Miller

Listener Mail:00:58:52 – Dan C. from Madison, New Jersey wants to know how the rolling timeline of the Marvel Universe extends to updating pop culture crossovers between comic book characters and real life pop icons.

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Music:“The General”Dispatch
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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

This week there are a ton of great comics and several strong contenders for the top prize. There are also a lot of references from things from the 80s and 90s and then trouble remembering things that happened this week. Old Man Brain works in mysterious ways.

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Running Time: 01:09:00

Pick of the Week:00:02:17 – Absolute Martian Manhunter #2

Comics:00:08:38 – Justice League Unlimited #600:14:58 – One World Under Doom #300:20:05 – Out of Alcatraz #200:27:35 – Predator vs. Spider-Man #100:31:28 – The Amazing Spider-Man #966 (2)00:38:51 – Those Not Afraid #400:40:46 – Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor, Book Three

Patron Pick:00:45:41 – Gunslinger Spawn #42

Patron Thanks:00:56:37 – Chuck Arnold

Listener Mail:00:59:28 – Scott H. from Portland, Oregon wants the Jamokes to rank the Sinister Six.

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Music:“Cars in Space”Golden City
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another Booksplode!
This month, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan take a look at...

Judge Dredd: A Better World by Rob Williams, Arthur Wyatt, Henry Flint, Boo Cook, Jake Lynch, Jim Boswell, & Annie Parkhouse.

Listen to Josh's Talksplode interview with Rob Williams.

Running Time: 00:38:26

What's a Booksplode? It's a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don't have time to do on the regular show.

Music:
"To Defy the Laws of Tradition"
Primus
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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

Many good comics, and one not good comic, but it has a good comic in it. They give more than they take. Wipe your face off, and let's get started.

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Running Time: 01:15:10

Pick of the Week:
00:02:12 - Moonshine Bigfoot #1

Comics:
00:13:21 - Godzilla vs. Hulk #1
00:19:41 - Summer of Superman Special #1
00:29:14 - Wonder Woman #820 (20)
00:30:47 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #38
00:33:38 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8
00:43:08 - Detective Comics #1096
00:43:44 - Wolverine #400 (8)

Patron Pick:
00:45:49 - DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #2

Patron Thanks:
00:58:12 - PV

Listener Mail:
01:00:40 - Josh D. from New Jersey is thinking about what these characters sound like. And what is in his head is way better than anything else could be.
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Music:
"East Bound and Down"
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!

Running Time: 01:28:05

This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…

What We’ve Been Enjoying:
00:01:32 – Conor went to the theater to see Black Bag, and is watching Hacks and The Studio.
00:11:05 – Josh watched Say Nothing.
00:16:43 – Ron watched Adolescence, and went to the theater to see A Minecraft Movie and The Luckiest Man in America.

Broadway Corner:
00:29:35 – Ron saw Good Night, and Good Luck.
00:35:05 – Josh saw Glengarry Glen Ross.

Discussion:
00:41:26 – The Pitt, Season 1
01:02:57 – A New York City Emergency Room Physician Assistant Talks About The Pitt, Season 1

SPOILERS ABOVE!

What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.

Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.

Music:
“Baby”
Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise

Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984.

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

Are you ready to embrace the new sport of falcon fighting? If you need time to train for fist-to-talon combat then spend some time with the Two Jamokes™ feat. Dr. Ryan Haupt and get caught up on this week's comics!

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Running Time: 01:17:50

Pick of the Week:
00:01:25 - Phantom Road #11

Comics:
00:11:18 - D.C. vs. Vampires: World War V #8
00:19:25 - The Amazing Spider-Man #965 (1)
00:27:56 - Absolute Batman #7
00:35:09 - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Jinx #1
00:37:17 - The Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt #1
00:43:08 - The Ultimates #11
00:45:25 - Action Comics #1085

Patron Pick:
00:48:21 - Vatican City #1

Patron Thanks:
00:59:05 - Jack Kear

Listener Mail:
01:03:40 - Adam from Orlando, Florida was checking up on Redwing's stats and realized he has fighting skills equivalent to several other heavy hitters, so how would one fare in a fight with a falcon? It's the question everyone is asking.

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Music:
“Oxford Comma”
Vampire Weekend

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

You thought you were coming here for weekly comic book talk and dumb jokes and, sure, you’ll get that too, but this week you’re really here for the deep dive into a What Hurts? conversation.

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Running Time: 01:07:45

Pick of the Week:
00:01:57 – Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1

Comics:
00:12:28 – Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #7
00:16:43 – Absolute Superman #6
00:20:24 – Absolute Green Lantern #1
00:26:24 – Past Time #1
00:30:26 – West Coast Avengers #6
00:37:39 – G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Beach Head #1

Patron Pick:
00:41:30 – 2000 AD Prog 2426

Patron Thanks:
00:49:56 – Rufus Pentecost

Listener Mail:
00:52:38 – Drew G. from Perth, Western Australia, Australia is feeling his age and is having trouble making time for comics.

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Music:
“Gives You Hell”
The All-American Rejects

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Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.
Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.
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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

This week's pull list is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly hugely mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist, but that's just peanuts to this week's pull list.

Bells? Don't talk to me about Bells.

Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.

Running Time: 01:14:56

Pick of the Week:
00:03:50 - Free For All

Comics:
00:13:49 - The Kids
00:20:24 - Ultimate Spider-Man #15
00:26:24 - Absolute Martian Manhunter #1
00:34:10 - Black Canary: Best of the Best #5
00:36:45 - Fantastic Four #723 (30)
00:39:44 - We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #1
00:43:20 - The Amazing Spider-Man #964 (70)

The Bell:
00:48:08 - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #315
00:48:32 - Batman #923 (158)
00:48:48 - Standstill #8
00:48:13 - Justice League Unlimited #5
00:49:30 - Absolute Wonder Woman #6
00:49:50 - Ultimate Wolverine #3
00:50:06 - Red Before Black #5
00:50:26 - Wolverine: Revenge #5
00:50:49 - Superman #867 (24)
00:51:07 - Doom Academy #2

Patron Pick:
00:51:43 - Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four #1

Patron Thanks:
01:00:22 - Secret Agent000111

Listener Mail:
01:02:24 - Greg M. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is thinking about comics and options and adaptations.

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Music:
"Come Out Fighting"
The Vandals

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

You can take the boy out of Alcatraz, but can you take Alcatraz out of the boy? Let’s find out as Josh Flanagan and Dr. Ryan Haupt discuss this week in comics!

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Running Time: 01:07:21

Pick of the Week:
00:02:14 – Out of Alcatraz #1

Comics:
00:12:29 – The Avengers #790 (24)
00:19:31 – Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor, Book Two
00:24:09 – Absolute Flash #1
00:30:05 – Bug Wars #2
00:37:02 – Welcome to The Maynard #4
00:38:23 – Detective Comics #1095
00:43:29 – Zatanna #2

Patron Pick:
00:45:35 – Out of Alcatraz #1

Patron Thanks:
00:47:25 – M

Listener Mail:
00:51:27 – Dave D. from Charlotte, North Carolina wants to know if we’ve noticed the trend of left-handed handshakes in comics.
00:55:49 – Stephen D. from London, England, United Kingdom asks if there are any critically-acclaimed classic comics that we still haven’t read yet.

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Music:
“Prisoner of Today”
Billy Talent
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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

iFanboy… more than just the number one family podcast in America. iFanboy… more than just the world’s most thrilling comic book event! Now iFanboy has become the longest running show in podcast history! Come share in the music and the magic, the mystery and the history! iFanboy, now and forever at the Winter Garden Theater!

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Running Time: 01:0x:xx

Pick of the Week:
00:02:18 – Absolute Superman #5

Comics:
00:13:03 – Geiger #12
00:16:46 – Void Rivals #17
00:22:13 – Babs #6
00:28:55 – Batman: Dark Patterns #4
00:30:33 – The Moon is Following Us #7
00:32:57 – Redcoat #10
00:36:34 – Action Comics #1084

Patron Pick:
00:39:47 – Assorted Crisis Events #1

Patron Thanks:
00:49:22 – Chad

Listener Mail:
00:52:22 – Lex from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada asks about continuing to listen to hobby-specific podcasts after leaving said hobby.

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Music:
“Traveling Alone”
Jason Isbell
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode!

This month, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan take a look at…

Legends by John Ostrander, Len Wein, John Byrne, Karl Kesel, Dennis Janke, Tom Ziuko, Carl Gafford, & Steve Haynie.

Running Time: 00:36:36

What’s a Booksplode? It’s a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don’t have time to do on the regular show.

Music:
“Lean on Me”
Club Nouveau
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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
A light offering of weekly comics begins to vex the stalwart picker of the week, but one must rise, and others come right behind them. Here's what we learned: Stephen Strange might be cash/magic poor, but he's land rich. Won't you join us for more?
Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.
Running Time: 01:08:31
Pick of the Week:
00:02:53 - Doctor Strange of Asgard #1
Comics:
00:10:03 - The Ultimates #10
00:18:10 - The Tin Can Society #6
00:22:37 - Hyde Street #4
00:29:23 - The Spectacular Spider-Men #13
00:30:57 - Usagi Yojimbo #280 (The Ten Thousand Plums #1)
Star Wars Corner:
00:35:07 - Star Wars: Jedi Knights #1
Patron Pick:
00:39:12 - Mothra: Queen of Monsters #1
Patron Thanks:
00:49:32 - Nick Drummer
Listener Mail:
00:52:00 - Michael R. asks what we think of the legendary R. Crumb.
00:56:34 - Greg M. from Philly has a fun little game of what-artist-does-BLANK-best for us.
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Music:
"If You're Not Dark"
Superchunk
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!
Running Time: 00:54:05
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…
What We’ve Been Enjoying:
00:01:52 – Ron has been watching RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop and listening to Better Wonder by Kestrels (accidentally called Better World on the show).
00:10:08 – Conor has been watching Paradise and Reacher.
00:13:05 – Josh went to the theater to see Becoming Led Zeppelin.
00:16:16 – How radio shaped our love and appreciation of music, a brief detour down memory lane.
00:18:53 – Josh is watching Court of Gold.
Discussion:
00:22:41 – The results of the 7th Annual iFanboy Patron Oscars Pool.
00:23:57 – The 2025 Academy Awards
Listener Mail:
00:40:55 – Kyle F. from New Jersey wants to know which movies have driven the iFanboys to walk out of the theater.
SPOILERS ABOVE!
What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.
Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.
Music:
“Free Forever”
Kestrels

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
This week, Conor Kilpatrick’s flu still lingers and birthday boy Josh Flanagan is anxious to get to his cake… but there were so many good comics to talk about this week (at least for one of the guys) and they are professionals, so here they are, as always.
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Running Time: 01:04:13
Pick of the Week:
00:02:21 – Red Hulk #1
Comics:
00:10:21 – Fantastic Four #722 (29)
00:17:04 – Uncanny Valley #8
00:20:49 – Green Arrow #354 (21)
00:28:24 – Iron Man #675 (5)
00:32:04 – Green Lantern #587 (20)
00:34:12 – Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #5
00:36:32 – The Savage Sword of Conan #7
Patron Pick:
00:38:05 – Pop Kill #1
Patron Thanks:
00:46:21 – Christopher Landvick
Listener Mail:
00:48:39 – Peter S. from Cape Coral, Florida has had trouble enjoying Invincible and is looking for help.
00:55:50 – Jay B. from Michigan is looking for iFanboy to cover the newly announced The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay opera.
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Music:
“Killing Me Softly With His Song”
Roberta Flack
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Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.
Scott Snyder has been a heavy hitter in the comic book world basically since he first arrived on the scene with Vertigo's American Vampire, and just took off from there, basically taking ownership of the Batman franchise for years. Josh and Scott talk about that start in comics, and then why he returned to Mr. Wayne with Absolute Batman today, not to mention a slew of creator owned, all original stories like Dark Spaces: Wildfire, and Dungeon, Barnstormers, Clear, and on and on. Scott also fearlessly talks about his struggles personally and professionally over those years. It's a long talk, but it might leave you wanting more.
Total Running Time: 01:42.29
Music:
“Burn the Witch"
Radiohead

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
Thank goodness for great comics, and the ability to appreciate them. And as Gandalf would say, "So do all who live to see such times". Multiple POW contenders come together, and we battle through illness and fatigue to talk about them. Enjoy. Please.
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Running Time: 01:14:20
Pick of the Week:
00:01:40 - Jenny Sparks, Book Seven
Comics:
00:11:52 - The Holy Roller #9
00:18:35 - Zatanna #1
00:22:27 - Batman & Robin: Year One #5
00:30:56 - Aliens vs. Avengers #3
00:35:08 - Weapon X-Men #1
00:36:59 - Doom Academy #1
Patron Pick:
00:40:32 - Godzilla: Heist #1
Patron Thanks:
00:50:37 - Nawid Ahrary
Listener Mail:
00:55:25 - Drew E calls in to ask about Josh's solo shows. Leading Josh to talk even more.
01:00:49 - Ryan W. has questions about Crises.
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Music:
"End of a Century"
Blur
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The MCU tries to find its footing again with a new film featuring one of its most popular characters… who is not in the movie but there is someone else going by his name and wearing an approximation of his costume! It’s Captain America: Brave New World and Conor Kilpatrick and Paul Montgomery have thoughts. So many thoughts. Plus, the current (and future) state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
Running Time: 00:44:47
Music:
“i”
Kendrick Lamar
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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
You're either the hero who loves bugs, or you live long enough to become the villain who hates them. That discussion and more in this week's episode!
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Running Time: 01:08:22
Pick of the Week:
00:01:32 - Bug Wars #1
Comics:
00:12:46 - DC vs. Vampires: World War V - Darkness and Light #1
00:21:43 - One World Under Doom #1
00:28:55 - The Lucky Devils #2
00:34:53 - Camgirl
00:36:54 - Green Lantern Corps #1
00:41:22 - Absolute Batman #5
00:44:04 - Geiger #11

Patron Pick:
00:47:30 - Bug Wars #1

Patron Thanks:
00:49:02 - Will I.V.

Listener Mail:
00:52:38 - Kid Keith is curious to know about our most memorable "never finished" comic runs.

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Music:
"That Bug Bit Me"
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!
Running Time: 01:01:11
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…
What We’ve Been Enjoying:
00:02:33 – Conor (and Ron) have been watching Paradise.
00:05:32 – Ron has been listening to Blank Check with Griffin and David.
00:08:17 – It’s time to check back in with The Pitt.
SNL50:
00:16:43 – SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
00:24:08 – Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music
Game Time:
00:29:30 – The Saturday Night Live Cast Draft!
SPOILERS ABOVE!
What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.
Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.
Music:
“SNL Opening Theme (1991)”
The Saturday Night Live Band
and
“SNL Closing Theme”
The Saturday Night Live Band
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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
Like Batman in space, let us be your shining light in the darkness! It's a Jason Aaron heavy week, and there's nothing wrong with that. And bring cue cards!
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Running Time: 01:17:49
Pick of the Week:
00:02:30 - Batman: Off-World #6
Comics:
00:13:18 - Absolute Superman #4
00:19:18 - Namor #7
00:25:45 - The Avengers #789 (23)
00:34:13 - Batman #922 (157)
00:37:03 - Birds of Prey #18
00:41:08 - The Spectacular Spider-Men #12
Patron Pick:
00:43:47 - Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #1
Patron Thanks:
00:56:16 - Tim Vargulish
Listener Mail:
01:00:45 - Dan C. from New Jersey is curious about release schedules and delays and how that affects the enjoyment of comics.
01:08:47 - Monica M. wants to know how Vandal Savage gets away with this nonsense.
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Music:
"Permanent Rebellion"
L.S. Dunes
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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
Hey Siri! Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick have a bit of the comic book blues, but making lemonade out of lemons is basically what they do here, at least on Fifth Weeks.
Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.
Running Time: 01:05:12
Pick of the Week:
00:01:06 – Redcoat #9
Comics:
00:10:57 – Superman: Lex Luthor Special #1
00:15:59 – West Coast Avengers #3
00:20:57 – The Seasons #1
00:27:27 – X-Men #10
00:29:18 – SilverHawks #1
00:34:21 – Green Lantern #586 (19)
00:35:41 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6
Patron Pick:
00:38:12 – Ice Cream Man #43
Patron Thanks:
00:46:34 – Chad Daniel
Listener Mail:
00:49:22 – Greg M. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is very excited about the Super Bowl and has some comic book related questions.
00:52:48 – Patrick K. from North Carolina thinks comics are better at nostalgia than movies and television.
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Music:
“Johnny Appleseed”
NOFX
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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
This week, Josh Flanagan is a little bit under the weather and Conor Kilpatrick may or may not be on drugs.
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Running Time: 00:59:26
Pick of the Week:
00:01:53 – G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #313
Comics:
00:12:38 – Absolute Wonder Woman #4
00:18:02 – Wolverine: Revenge #4
00:20:59 – Black Canary: Best of the Best #3
00:26:39 – Justice League Unlimited #3
00:28:16 – Iron Man #674 (4)
00:30:19 – Green Arrow #363 (20)
Patron Pick:
00:32:50 – Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon #1
Patron Thanks:
00:40:58 – Mike
Listener Mail:
00:44:07 – Dan C. from Baltimore, Maryland wants to know about favorite comic book mysteries.
00:48:39 – Jason M. from Virginia is worried about the effect of tariffs with Canada will be on the comic book industry.
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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
Joking Josh and his trusty Comptroller Conor are joined by Rambling Dr. Ryan Haupt to discuss the week in comics!
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Running Time: 01:11:38
Pick of the Week:
00:02:46 – Batman & Robin: Year One #4
Comics:
00:12:16 – Skin Police #4
00:17:12 – Jenny Sparks #6
00:22:58 – G.I. Joe #3
00:31:01 – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #35
00:35:03 – You Won’t Feel A Thing #1
00:38:46 – Space Usagi: White Star Rising #3
Patron Pick:
00:41:21 – Ultimate Wolverine #1
Patron Thanks:
00:52:46 – Ryan Garcia
Listener Mail:
00:55:02 - Dapper Dan C. from Madison, New Jersey wants to know what our Marvel Bullpen nicknames would be.
00:58:23 - Scott H. from Portland, Oregon wants to get to the bottom of the trend of adding a "hero is actually part of a mystical legacy" backstory.
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Music:
“Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)”
Angelo Badalamenti
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!
Running Time: 01:03:13
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…
What We’ve Been Enjoying:
00:01:29 – Fly Me to the Moon
00:03:57 – Emilia Pérez
00:06:21 – Gladiator II
00:08:06 – A Complete Unknown
00:11:16 – September 5
00:12:56 – Conclave
00:14:29 – The Brutalist
00:16:36 – The Pitt
00:24:57 – Nobody Wants This
00:27:13 – The Agency
00:29:14 – Black Doves
00:30:36 – Detroiters
00:32:05 – Bad Sisters
00:33:12 – A Man on the Inside
00:34:26 – Friends
00:37:59 – The Sex Lives of College Girls
00:39:38 – Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
00:42:17 – The Boys
00:45:00 – Landman
00:45:52 – Pop Culture Jeopardy
00:48:22 – Beatles ’64
00:50:40 – Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story
00:51:31 – Yacht Rock: A Documentary
00:54:25 – Clarkson’s Farm
00:55:58 – Mafia Spies
00:58:24 – Queer Eye
SPOILERS ABOVE!
What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.
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Music:
“Fly Me To The Moon [feat. Count Basie And His Orchestra]”
Frank Sinatra
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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
If you've seen the news, you probably know Los Angeles resident Conor Kilpatrick is going through some stuff. But the balm of the show works its magic on he and Josh Flanagan once again. Thank goodness it was also a strong week of comic book releases.
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Running Time: 01:03:45
Pick of the Week:
00:01:58 - Absolute Batman #4
Comics:
00:09:31 - DC vs. Vampires: World War V #6
00:17:59 - Those Not Afraid #1
00:22:39 - Aquaman #1
00:31:09 - Welcome to the Maynard #2
00:34:39 - Magik #1
00:37:20 - Transformers #16
00:42:05 - Batman: Dark Patterns #2
Patron Pick:
00:44:15 - The Lucky Devils #1
Patron Thanks:
00:50:45 - Chris
Listener Mail:
00:52:38 - Dan B. wonders under what circumstances these books get read.
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Music:
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Rise Against
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode!
This month, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan take a look at…
Fortune and Glory: The Musical by Brian Michael Bendis, Bill Walko, Wes Dzioba, & Joshua Reed.
Running Time: 00:34:00
What’s a Booksplode? It’s a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don’t have time to do on the regular show.
Music:
“Bouncing Off The Walls [feat. Matt Caplan & Luther Creek & Kristen Faith Oei & Sean Samuels]”
Reeve Carney
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We’re back! It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are celebrating the way they always do… by talking about comics and other assorted nonsense!
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Running Time: 00:56:24
Pick of the Week:
00:02:03 – Absolute Superman #3
Comics:
00:09:31 – Batman #921 (156)
00:13:13 – The Avengers #788 (22)
00:19:34 – What If…? Galactus Transformed Hulk? #1
00:25:40 – The Ultimates #8
00:28:51 – JSA #3
Patron Pick:
00:33:16 – Justice League: The Atom Project #1
Patron Thanks:
00:40:52 – Lance C. Owings [Redux]
Listener Mail:
00:44:09 – Patrick K. from North Carolina misses S.H.I.E.L.D. and Nick Fury and wants to know what the iFanboys miss.
Announcement:
00:50:07 – Welcome to iFanboy 20/25!
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Starship

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It’s the 19th annual iFanboy All Media Year End Roundup! Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and special guest Ron Richards discuss some of what they enjoyed in media in this, the year that was 2024.
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Running Time: 02:56:45
Movies:
00:02:12 - Year in Movies
00:03:52 - Anora
00:07:05 - Hit Man
00:08:51 - The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
00:12:04 - Kneecap
00:13:48 - Challengers
00:16:32 - The Wild Robot
00:19:33 - Thelma
00:21:09 - The Bikeriders
00:23:21 - Gladiator II
00:26:31 - Juror #2
00:28:20 - Rebel Ridge
00:30:44 - Wonka
00:32:03 - Saturday Night
00:34:47 - Civil War
00:37:22 - The Fall Guy
Television:
00:39:37 - Year in Television
00:40:50 - Shōgun
00:43:54 - Industry
00:49:03 - Reservation Dogs
00:50:01 - Fargo
00:52:57 - Shrinking
00:54:53 - Dark Winds
00:55:47 - True Detective: Night Country
01:00:18 - Ripley
01:02:56 - The Paris 2024 Olympics
01:04:11 - The Gentlemen
01:08:53 - Nobody Wants This
01:10:02 - Curb Your Enthusiasm
01:11:39 - Fallout
01:16:13 - English Teacher
01:19:38 - Network TV is Back!
Music:
01:26:43 - Guided Tour by High Vis
01:28:55 - Green Day/Smashing Pumpkins/Rancid at Fenway Park
01:32:26 - Unt by Pinhead Gunpowder
01:34:33 - All of This Awaits You by Swami and the Bed of Nails
01:35:47 - Diamond Jubilee by Cindy Lee
01:37:35 - To All Trains by Shellac
01:42:00 - NOFX's Final Tour at Campanelli Stadium
01:45:31 - 69 Love Songs Live by The Magnetic Fields at The Town Hall
Podcasts:
01:46:56 - The Plot Thickens: Decoding John Ford
01:47:35 - Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers
01:49:54 - Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast
01:51:18 - How Did This Get Made?
01:53:24 - Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics
01:54:13 - Pretty Sure I Can Fly
01:56:41 - Gone South
01:59:23 - Life of the Record
02:01:24 - Who Killed JFK?
02:05:24 - Revisionist History: Hitler's Olympics
Books:
02:07:54 - Polostan: Vol. 1 of Bomb Light by Neal Stephenson
02:10:40 - The Mercy of Gods by James S.A. Corey
02:12:54 - The Ministry of Time: A Novel by Kaliane Bradley
02:14:21 - The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson
02:17:04 - The Path to Paradise: A Francis Ford Coppola Story by Sam Wasson
02:18:21 - Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears by Michael Schulman
02:20:16 - Since We Fell: A Novel by Dennis Lehane
02:22:22 - Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk by Kathleen Hanna
02:24:07 - We Solve Murders: A Novel by Richard Osman
02:25:07 - The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine by Lindsey Fitzharris
02:28:13 - Saint Vitus Bar: The First Ten Years, An Oral and Visual History by Nathaniel Shannon
02:30:40 - Theatre Kids: A True Tale of Off-Off Broadway by John DeVore
02:32:37 - Shōgun: A Novel of Japan by James Clavell
02:35:41 - Green Lantern: Sleepers, Book 1 by Christopher J. Priest
Comics:
02:37:38 - The Amazing Spider-Man
02:39:28 - Batman & Robin: Year One
02:40:14 - Grommets
02:42:02 - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
02:43:09 - Scarlett
02:44:34 - The Sensational She-Hulk
02:45:09 - Fantastic Four
02:47:07 - Nightwing
02:47:57 - Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees
02:49:37 - The Hunger and The Dusk
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Music:
"Happy Holiday"
Bing Crosby
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another Booksplode!
This month, Josh Flanagan, Paul Montgomery, and Dr. Ryan Haupt take a look at...
The Hidden Life of Trees: A Graphic Adaptation by Peter Wohllenben, adapted by Fred Bernard and Benjamin Flao.
Running Time: 01:00:30
What's a Booksplode? It's a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don't have time to do on the regular show.
Music:
"Nearly Lost You"
Screaming Trees
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Josh is back just in time for the final Pick of the Week show of the year! Meanwhile, Conor Kilpatrick’s brain is just barely holding on after a week of being sick and not sleeping well. Holiday break has never come at a better time!
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Running Time: 01:14:15
Pick of the Week:
00:01:25 – X-Men #8
Comics:
00:09:52 – Action Comics #1078
00:14:00 – Absolute Superman #2
00:18:45 – Batgirl #2
00:22:47 – The Avengers #787 (21)
00:27:52 – The Rocketeer: Breaks Free #4
00:30:19 – Marvel Holiday Tales to Astonish #1
Patron Pick:
00:33:53 – The Batman and Scooby-Doo! Mysteries #12
00:41:41 – Two-Face #1
Patron Thanks:
00:52:06 – Lance C. Owings
Looking Back at 2024:
00:54:44 – Picks of the Week – By the Numbers
Listener Mail:
01:02:01 – David C. from Springfield, Massachusetts wants to know if iFanboy has received negative feedback from creators.
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Music:
“Hell of a Holiday”
Pistol Annies
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It’s the post-Thanksgiving show! Not all of the books got read but the show got done anyway. Plus, one host has a family-induced sore throat and the other host is special guest Paul Montgomery!
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Running Time: 01:14:22
Pick of the Week:
00:02:43 – Universal Monsters: Frankenstein #4
Comics:
00:13:31 – Justice League Unlimited #1
00:20:46 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4
00:26:35 – Black Canary: Best of the Best #1
00:38:13 – Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #3
00:43:12 – Hornsby & Halo #1
00:47:00 – Absolute Wonder Woman #2
00:51:11 – Green Arrow #361 (18)
Patron Pick:
00:54:08 – West Coast Avengers #1
Patron Thanks:
00:59:01 – Dan Clark
Listener Mail:
01:00:56 – David C. from Springfield, Massachusetts wants to know how former host Paul Montgomery is doing.
01:04:28 – Kevin K. asks about a certain word that Conor tends to use a lot.
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Music:
“Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”
Darlene Love
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Outside in the cold distance, a wildcat did growl. A Jamoke™ and a doctor were approaching. And they began to howl... about this week's comics!
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Running Time: 01:16:32
Pick of the Week:
00:01:56 - The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1
Comics:
00:11:06 - Action Comics #1076
00:19:02 - Batman & Robin: Year One #2
00:25:27 - Lawful #6
00:33:11 - Jenny Sparks, Book Four
00:37:17 - Standstill #4
00:42:30 - Dead Eyes: The Empty Frames #3
Patron Pick:
00:44:29 - The Rocketfellers #1
Patron Thanks:
00:54:11 - Peter DePader
Listener Mail:
00:59:01 - Andrew from Parts Unknown wants to know if we have specific sense memories of time spent reading comics.
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Music:
"All Along The Watchtower"
Bob Dylan
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Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.
He's been on the show before, but that was before Mitch's Meteoric Rise™. Largely known as Tom King's most prolific collaborator on Sheriff of Babylon, Mister Miracle, Strange Adventures, and many Batman stories over the years. Now he's about to release his first non-Tom™ comic in years, working with Tim Seeley on the upcoming Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Features #1. Plus you can learn more about his upcoming docu-series, The United States of Bourbon. You'll get that and some deep comic book craft talk, and the beauty of the nine panel grid.

Total Running Time: 01:09:22
Music:
“Casanova, Baby"
The Gaslight Anthem

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This week, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are both exhausted and can’t remember anything. But the most important thing that they have to remember is: earn this.
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Running Time: 01:00:16
Pick of the Week:
00:01:59 – G.I. Joe #1
Comics:
00:14:59 – Batman: Gotham By Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #6
00:20:11 – Absolute Batman #2
00:25:06 – Batman: The Dark Age, Book Six
00:31:58 – Helen of Wyndhorn #6
00:35:12 – DC vs. Vampires: World War V #4
00:38:34 – The Domain #5
Patron Pick:
00:39:44 – G.I. Joe #1
Patron Thanks:
00:41:38 – Robert Blackley
Listener Mail:
00:43:43 – Steve B. from Maryland asks where on Comic Book Mount Rushmore certain creators land.
00:49:09 – Ethan J. from Richmond, Virginia wants to define what “a run” means.
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Music:
“Old Time Rock and Roll”
Bob Segar & The Silver Bullet Band
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!
Running Time: 00:58:08
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…
What We’ve Been Enjoying:
00:02:02 – Josh watched The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox.
00:12:46 – Conor was consumed by postseason baseball, and enjoyed the latest seasons of Only Murders in the Building and The Old Man.
00:18:21 – Ron went on a documentary binge and watched Mr. McMahon, Anatomy of Lies, and This is the Zodiac Speaking.
Mail Bag:
00:25:19 – Isaac P. wants to celebrate the new Neal Stephenson book by tier listing his oeuvre.
00:33:28 – Andrew from Michigan asks about all-time favorite TV theme songs.
00:39:57 – Mark B. wants to know why the iFanboys have never talked about Daisy Jones and The Six.
00:43:12 – Greg F. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania misses Josh’s impressions.
00:45:06 – Kenneth J. asks which TV shows deserve a six-episode miniseries to wrap up properly.
00:49:18 – Matt M. from East Northport, New York wants to know which classic movies the iFanboys appreciated more after finally seeing them on the silver screen.
00:54:20 – Adam from Orlando, Florida was listening to an old episode of Pick of the Week and asks about the Mack Weldon ads.
SPOILERS ABOVE!
What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.
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Music:
“Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me Now” (Theme from Perfect Strangers)
David Pomeranz
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No one needed this more than Josh and Conor, and it never hurts to have a good week of comics with a lot to talk about. Wait, Josh picked which book? Also, prepare yourself for the longest diversionary conversion in a while, on the subject of eggs. Enjoy. And as always, we apologize.
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Running Time: 01:07:05
Pick of the Week:
00:00:58 - X-Men #7
Comics:
00:12:25 - Aliens vs. Avengers #2
00:19:03 - Absolute Superman #1
00:24:19 - Batgirl #1
00:32:40 - The Ultimates #6
00:35:51 - FML #1
00:39:22 - Skin Police #2
Patron Pick:
00:42:17 - JSA #1
Patron Thanks:
00:51:23 - Stephen Souter
Listener Mail:
00:56:09 - Ken from the Great White North brings the heat again, and asks about the funny funnybooks.
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Music:
"Chaos From Within"
Bad Religion
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Hold onto your butts, it’s a Fifth Week™! There aren’t a lot of books to talk about but there is one of the best pizza portrayals Josh Flanagan has ever seen in comics, Conor Kilpatrick misses his cue, and we make change. That’s what we do.
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Running Time: 01:00:40
Pick of the Week:
00:01:34 – Redcoat #7
Comics:
00:11:09 – The Amazing Spider-Man #954 (60)
00:21:30 – Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #2
00:26:20 – Wolverine: Revenge #3
00:28:45 – The Savage Sword of Conan #5
00:32:42 – Namor #4
Patron Pick:
00:35:41 – Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees #1
Patron Thanks:
00:44:11 – dave d
Listener Mail:
00:45:37 – Scott H. from Portland, Oregon wonders how to tell the difference between A, B, and C-List characters.
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“The Only Living Boy in New York”
Simon & Garfunkel
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode!
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick take a look at…
Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again by Frank Miller, Lynn Varley, & Todd Klein!
Running Time: 00:43:47
What’s a Booksplode? It’s a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don’t have time to do on the regular show.
Here’s the original Booksplode review of Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again from April 18, 2013, featuring Josh Flanagan, Paul Montgomery, and Jeff Reid!
Here’s Josh’s Pick of the Week review of Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again #1 from December 5, 2001!
Music:
“Don’t Look Back in Anger”
Oasis
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The job is to go through all the comics and pick which is the best, and which others are worth talking about. And Dr. Ryan Haupt had a hell of a job to do that in this monster week of releases. The cream rises, and expectations are subverted, and beautiful art shines through. Plus: hangover talk!
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Running Time: 01:12:20
Pick of the Week:
00:02:30 - Absolute Wonder Woman #1
Comics:
00:13:28 - Superman #19
00:20:54 - Zatanna: Bring Down the House, Book Five
00:24:55 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3
00:34:04 - The Tin Can Society #2
00:36:05 - The Masked Macher #2
00:38:19 - Iron Man #671 (1)
00:41:13 - Detective Comics #1090
Patron Pick:
00:44:57 - Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theater #1
Patron Thanks:
00:53:26 - Timothy Vojita
Listener Mail:
00:56:25 - Bryan W. from Arizona asks where we stand with small press comics these days.
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Music:
"Wonder"
Colin Meloy
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Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.
We've got a bit of a homegrown hero on the show this time out, as Josh welcomes longtime iFanbase member, and up and coming comic book writer, Jordan Thomas to chat. Jordan came up by making original comics on Kickstarter, and lately publishing Weird Work through Image, Skin Police through Oni Press, and Mugshots and Flash Gordon from Mad Cave. He's everywhere, and now he's got to sit with us and talk about it. We go over what it takes to get published today, the many, many pitches that didn't get accepted and the determination it takes to get through that.

Total Running Time: 01:09:50
Music:
“Spanish Bombs"
The Clash

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iFanboy celebrates its 950th episode with a triple-sized all listener e-mail spectacular! Josh Flanagan, Conor Kilpatrick, and special guest Ryan Haupt asked you, the iFanbase, to send them e-mails… and you delivered!
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Running Time: 03:18:10
Pick of the Week:
00:02:05 – Nightwing #118
Patron Pick:
00:14:18 – Batman & Robin: Year One #1
Audience Questions:
00:24:44 – The tradition continues as we field questions from the loyal iFanbase for over three hours! Listen as the hosts slowly fall apart, either from drink or exhaustion, talking comics and ephemera to the very bitter end.
Patron Thanks:
01:42:27 – Michael & Eric
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Music:
“Back and To The Left”
Texas is the Reason
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!
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Running Time: 01:02:30
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…
What We’ve Been Enjoying:
00:00:53 – But first, the MLB postseason is in full swing and both Ron and Conor’s teams are in it so let’s have some baseball talk.
00:03:54 – Conor has reassessed Hacks, and finished the latest seasons of Slow Horses and Bad Monkey.
00:12:05 – Ron in enjoying Nobody Wants This and went to see Eno.
00:20:02 – Josh watched Starting Five and went to see The Wild Robot, and he and Ron are reading The Mercy of Gods.
Film Review:
00:30:32 – Megalopolis
SPOILERS ABOVE!
What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.
Music:
“Tall Buildings”
The A Sides
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This week, Josh Flanagan has a migraine and Conor Kilpatrick is half watching a baseball playoff game but that doesn't stop them from taking a deep dive into this week's new comics with a pit stop into the Marvel Database that almost sidetracks Josh completely.
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Running Time: 01:04:06
Pick of the Week:
00:02:48 - The Amazing Spider-Man #953 (59)
Comics:
00:13:26 - Absolute Batman #1
00:20:19 - Batman: Gotham By Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #5
00:24:14 - Duck and Cover #2
00:28:30 - Action Comics #1070
00:33:12 - Space Ghost #6
00:37:03 - Scarlett #5
Patron Pick:
00:41:49 - The Toxic Avenger #1
Patron Thanks:
00:50:29 - Andrew Myers
Listener Mail:
00:51:54 - Kevin J. from The Great White North is looking to shine the spotlight on the names on the bottom of the creative team list.
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Music:
"Fighting in a Sack"
The Shins
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Five years after the original film shocked Hollywood and grossed over a billion dollars at the box office, the Joker team is back with Joker: Folie à Deux, and this time they brought Lady Gaga with them. Not to be outdone, Conor Kilpatrick brought Mike Romo with him to break it all down.
Running Time: 00:33:00
Music:
“That’s Life”
Lady Gaga
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What traps lie in wait when Dr. Ryan Haupt joins the Two Jamokes™ but doesn’t take the bait? Turn off the motion smoothing on your podcast player and dig into the week of full-flavored comics!
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Running Time: 01:13:56
Pick of the Week:
00:04:20 – Absolute Power #4
Comics:
00:17:54 – DC All In Special #1
00:25:33 – Justice Society of America #12
00:28:39 – Get Fury #6
00:32:40 – Skin Police #1
00:37:28 – The Walking Dead Deluxe #98
00:38:40 – DC’s I Know What You Did Last Crisis #1
00:42:09 – Batman #918 (153)
00:47:28 – Birds of Prey #14
Patron Pick:
00:54:53 – Hyde Street #1
Patron Thanks:
01:05:05 – badguise
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Music:
“Please Don’t Tell Me How The Story Ends”
Kris Kristofferson
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The show goes extra long, and that's without so much of what didn't make the cut. That's us: saving you from banality, but also pointing out the glory of Dave Stewart, the unblemished. It's just a good fight scene that takes the gold, and more comic book nonsense.
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Running Time: 01:18:16
Pick of the Week:
00:02:25 - The Amazing Spider-Man #952 (58)
Comics:
00:14:53 - Zatanna: Bring Down the House, Book Four
00:21:34 - Helen of Wyndhorn #5
00:26:45 - Batman: The Long Halloween - The Last Halloween #1
00:38:13 - Self Help #4
00:42:40 - Mugshots #3
Patron Pick:
00:47:23 - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Usagi Yojimbo #1
Patron Thanks:
00:58:13 - BTownMC
Listener Mail:
01:01:09 - Michael H. wonders how many comic creators are actually full time.
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Music:
"Come Out Fighting"
Pennywise
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The iFanboy Animation Brain Trust — Conor Kilpatrick and Ryan Haupt — are joined by Josh Flanagan to discuss the latest release from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line… Watchmen: Chapter 1! Also, there’s just a lot of general discussion about Watchmen and Alan Moore’s place as the comic book GOAT.
Running Time: 00:42:24
Music:
“All Along the Watchtower”
Jimi Hendrix
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Off-the-rails and spicy right off the bat? It’s one of those shows this week, as Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan talk about the week that was in comics.
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Running Time: 01:04:38
Pick of the Week:
00:04:13 – The Tin Can Society #1
Comics:
00:12:34 – G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #310
00:18:49 – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #31
00:22:24 – The Avengers #784 (18)
00:26:17 – Wonder Woman #13
00:28:31 – Helen of Wyndhorn #4
00:31:03 – The Masked Macher #1
Star Wars Corner:
00:33:32 – Star Wars: Darth Vader #50
Patron Pick:
00:39:28 – The Moon is Following Us #1
Patron Thanks:
00:46:34 – Trent Himes
Listener Mail:
00:49:45 – Brandon Y. has had his faith in the comic book audience shaken by the cancelation of Rainbow Rowell’s She-Hulk book.
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Music:
“Tin Man”
The Avett Brothers
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!
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Running Time: 00:56:45
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…
What We’ve Been Enjoying:
00:01:22 – But first, a brief The Lord of the Rings tangent.
00:03:51 – Ron (and Conor) have gotten into Industry.
00:12:46 – Conor (and Ron) have been watching English Teacher and Bad Monkey.
00:18:57 – Josh (and Ron) went to see Alien: Romulus.
TV Review:
00:26:08 – The 2024 Emmy Awards
Film Review:
00:33:30 – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
What We’ve Been Enjoying (Redux):
00:51:13 – Conor went to 4K restoration screenings of Chinatown and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, as well as a screening of Stagecoach.
00:52:40 – Josh just finished reading Shōgun.
00:53:47 – Ron saw Pulp at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn (and Josh went to see The Saviors Tour — featuring Green Day, Rancid, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The Linda Lindas — at Fenway Park in Boston).
SPOILERS ABOVE!
What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.
Music:
“New Noise”
Refused
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Again with this Fantastic Four mishegoss? Yes, again with it. And it is weird, wild stuff. There are several "surprisingly good" books in the discussion this week, which is always a good thing. Step up, hold the hand, or whatever, of your favorite non-humanoid sweetie, and enjoy.
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Running Time: 01:13:00
Pick of the Week:
00:01:57 - Fantastic Four #718
Comics:
00:13:37 - Dead Eyes: The Empty Frames #1
00:13:37 - Wolverine #393 (1)
00:25:33 - Geiger #6
00:30:20 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2
00:33:43 - Red Before Black #2
00:36:29 - The Domain #3
00:39:06- Green Lantern #15
Patron Pick:
00:43:19 - Star Wars #50
Patron Thanks:
00:56:24 - Andrew Warmington
In Memoriam:
00:58:28 - Comics lost a modern legend in John Cassaday this week. You can see our brief interview with Cassaday from 2010 below.

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Music:
"Is She Weird"
The Pixies
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This week, there’s a Heat Dome over LA and Conor Kilpatrick is melting. Also, Josh Flanagan has entered his Fun Era™ so take your sad boy comics and stuff ’em! Honestly, the show is not as grumpy as all that would make it seem.
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Running Time: 00:55:30
Pick of the Week:
00:01:56 – Plastic Man No More!, Book One
Comics:
00:09:56 – Scarlett #4
00:12:35 – The Ultimates #4
00:17:06 – The Penguin #12
00:24:55 – Duck and Cover #1
00:27:25 – Exceptional X-Men #1
00:29:24 – Public Domain #8
Patron Pick:
00:33:18 – Minor Arcana #1
Patron Thanks:
00:39:43 – Etan Greenbaum
Listener Mail:
00:41:49 – Scott H. from Portland, Oregon asks about becoming a new fan of veteran artists.
00:46:46 – Aaron H. from Houston, Texas has a follow-up to his previous email about QR codes.
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Music:
“Working Class Hero”
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
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Instantly this week, we jump into books that weren't even on the list. It's never happened. Comics cannot be stopped. Comics finds... a way. What other surprises could find their way into this dusty format? Maybe a couple things, actually. In the meantime, more of Josh's Aliens thing.
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Running Time: 01:15:06
Pick of the Week:
00:05:01 - Aliens vs. Avengers #1
Comics:
00:19:33 - Fantastic Four #717 (24)
00:27:18 - Zero Hour 30th Anniversary Special #1
00:34:25 - Batman: The Dark Age, Book Five
00:30:37 - Archie: The Decision #1
00:44:49 - Grommets #4
00:48:14 - The Sacrificers #11
00:50:46 - Convert #1
00:52:27 - Universal Monsters: Frankenstein #1
Patron Pick:
00:55:19 - Aliens vs. Avengers #1
Patron Thanks:
00:56:33 - Daniel Sullivan
Listener Mail:
00:58:29 - r3v wants to add a THIRD question to the Patron Pick segment. Insanity!
01:00:31 - Drew doesn't care about these new fangled superhero versions! But how to deal with it?
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Music:
"Alien"
Pennywise
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode!
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick take a look at…
Lone Wolf & Cub, Omnibus, Vol. 1 by Kazuo Koike, Goseki Kojima, Dana Lewis, & Digital Chameleon! (They also spend more time than they, and probably you, were expecting to talk about Josh’s former roommates when he lived in Los Angeles. But it’s contextual!)
Running Time: 00:34:30
What’s a Booksplode? It’s a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don’t have time to do on the regular show.
Music:
“Hey Mando!”
Ludwig Göransson
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The Two Jamokes™, joined by Dr. Ryan Haupt, manage to stay on target with the week in comics while also answering the age-old question: what happens if you add a saxophone to punk music?
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Running Time: 01:19:37
Pick of the Week:
00:01:47 - Namor #2
Comics:
00:11:54 - Wolverine: Revenge #1
00:18:00 - Standstill #1
00:23:52 - Nightwing #117
00:30:37 - Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2
00:33:37 - Usagi Yojimbo #279: The Crow #5
00:36:19 - Redcoat #5
00:39:21 - Huge Detective #1
Star Wars Corner:
00:43:19 - Star Wars #49
Patron Pick:
00:46:21 - Jenny Sparks #1
Patron Thanks:
01:00:53 - Dungeon Miller
Listener Mail:
01:04:34 - Wes from Fridley, Minnesota wants to know why there haven't been any animated adaptions of characters from CW's Arrowverse, Wildstorm, or Vertigo series?
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Music:
"The Rascal King"
The Mighty Mighty BossTones
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This week, Josh Flanagan cracks Vietnam-era writer psychology wide open, while Conor Kilpatrick fails a Star Wars test… or does he? What he definitely does is totally lose his mental facilities by the end of the show. Los Angeles wasn’t built for this kind of prolonged heat! Finally, it’s important to note that despite what these Two Jamokes say on the show, Ravage is a cat and not a dog. But the joke is funny and they stand by it.
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Running Time: 01:02:26
Pick of the Week:
00:02:26 – DC vs. Vampires: World War V #1
Comics:
00:12:37 – Babs #1
00:15:12 – The Sensational She-Hulk #188 (10)
00:22:29 – Transformers #11
00:31:36 – Batman: Gotham By Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age, Book Three
00:34:06 – Gilt Frame #1
00:35:17 – Action Comics #1068
Star Wars Corner:
00:40:01 – Star Wars: Darth Vader #49
Patron Pick:
00:43:04 – X-Factor #1
Patron Thanks:
00:50:27 – David Caswell
Listener Mail:
00:51:51 – Bob B. from Dacula, Georgia asks about coming to appreciate a comic book decades after first reading it.
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Music:
“Another One Bites the Dust”
Queen
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!
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Running Time: 01:01:46
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…
What We’ve Been Enjoying:
00:02:42 – Conor is obsessed with The Paris 2024 Olympics and saw Twisters (Josh did too) — and there are spoilers in this discussion!
00:12:11 – Josh listened to Michael Richards read his new book, Entrances and Exits.
00:17:53 – Ron watched the latest season of The Boys, finally completed John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A., and finished Presumed Innocent (Conor did too).
Reviews:
00:22:40 – The Bear (Season 3, Part 1)
00:38:49 – House of the Dragon (Season 2)
SPOILERS ABOVE!
What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.
Music:
“Wilbury Twist”
The Traveling Wilburys
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We've got a unique and sizable group of books, and sign of what's going well in comics at the moment. If you are an astronomer, you will hear scientific mistakes regarding light speed.
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Running Time: 01:08:53
Pick of the Week:
00:01:19 - Red Before Black #1
Comics:
00:10:52 - Public Domain #7
00:19:25 - The Uncanny X-Men #701 (1)
00:24:58 - The Avengers #783 (17)
00:29:22 - Lester of the Lesser Gods #3
00:31:05 - Cruel Universe #1
00:34:09 - Gotham City Sirens #1
00:35:17 - Doctor Strange #444 (18)
00:38:21 - Absolute Power #2
Patron Pick:
00:40:59 - The Power Fantasy #1
Patron Thanks:
00:50:51 - @wormhearts
Listener Mail:
00:52:50 - Kane wants to know what we'd do about issue per arc if WE were in charge. It serves as a takeoff point.
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Music:
"Maxwell Murder"
Rancid
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The iFanboy Animation Brain Trust — Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Ryan Haupt — discuss the latest release from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line… Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part Three! Plus, looking ahead to Watchmen and is this the end for this line of animated DC superhero films that began in 2007?
Running Time: 00:43:00
Music:
“End of the Line”
The Traveling Wilburys

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Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for Mister Josh Flanagan and Mister Conor Kilpatrick who are here to talk about comics and do research live on the show! (Please note that Misters Flanagan and Kilpatrick would also like to apologize in advance to all the Venom fans out there.)
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Running Time: 01:01:00
Pick of the Week:
00:03:00 – Grommets #3
Comics:
00:12:07 – Blood Hunt #5
00:16:45 – The Amazing Spider-Man #948 (54)
00:27:29 – Ultimate Spider-Man #7
00:30:42 – Drawing Blood #4
00:33:03 – The Forged #9
Patron Pick:
00:34:50 – Marvel & Disney: What If… Donald Duck Became Wolverine? #1
Patron Thanks:
00:42:19 – Luke Henry
Listener Mail:
00:43:49 – Andrew M. from Colorado was very confused by something Josh said on the show last week.
00:46:50 – Eric from Valley Village, California wonders if the “I Got This!” fight has been lost.
00:49:24 – Morgan B. posits a nightmare scenario for the G.I. Joe books.
00:51:08 – Wes A. from Fridley, California thinks that there is revisionist history going on with Harley Quinn.
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Music:
“Kyrie”
Mr. Mister
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What's a Transformer between friends? Or are they rivals? Without Conor to mediate Josh and Dr. Ryan have nothing to do but muddle through the week in comics!
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Running Time: 01:17:35
Pick of the Week:
00:02:54 - Void Rivals #11
Comics:
00:12:03 - Batman: The Dark Age #4
00:18:27 - NYX #1
00:27:15 - Uncanny Valley #4
00:30:25 - Local Man #12
00:31:54 - Zatanna: Bring Down the House, Book 2
Star Wars Corner:
00:34:21 - Star Wars: Darth Vader #48
Patron Pick:
00:40:17 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
Patron Thanks:
00:51:55 - Tim Charleston
Listener Mail:
00:55:02 - Dan Bova wants to know what thing in both comics and food do we keep trying but never seem to like?
01:03:48 - r3v asks who has the best and worst hair in comics?
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Music:
"The Authority Song"
Jimmy Eat World
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Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.
Here's someone we haven't talked to in a very long time, and never like this. James Robinson is a veteran comic book writer, having created hallmark series like Starman and The Golden Age, with runs on Justice League, Fantastic Four, Superman, Scarlet Witch, and pretty much any other superhero that matters, as well as a good bit of creator owned work, including an upcoming line from Dark Horse, including Patra with Scott Kolins, and Welcome to Maynard, with J. Bone.
Josh Flanagan talks with James about his beginnings in comic books, his approach to the craft, his relationship with Archie Goodwin, and plenty more.
Total Running Time: 01:00:33
Music:
“Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"
Elvis Costello

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Yes, really, that is the Pick. We can't control these things. It is what happens. We are merely vessels.
How does one pronounce the name Guiu? We're not going to help with that.
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Running Time: 01:24:36
Pick of the Week:
00:02:02 - Aliens: What If...? #5
Comics:
00:14:02 - The Invincible Iron Man #670 (20)
00:20:52 - Mugshots #2
00:27:51 - Nightwing #116
00:37:40 - Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #1
00:40:30 - Superman #16
00:42:51 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #29
00:45:01 - Paranoid Gardens #1
Patron Pick:
00:47:40 - Namor #1
Patron Thanks:
00:58:03 - Matthew Sophos
Listener Mail:
01:01:21 - Kellen, references Jayden, wants to know what our problem with physical issues is.
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Music:
"If Credit's What Matters I'll Take Credit"
Hot Snakes
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!
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Running Time: 01:12:20
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…
Movies:
00:01:44 – 1986 was the best year of Ron’s life but was it a great year for movies?
What We’ve Been Enjoying:
00:10:33 – Josh finished both Clipped and Eric.
00:20:57 – Conor is enjoying weekly watches of Presumed Innocent and The Bear, and went to see Fly Me to the Moon.
00:27:30 – Ron went to see Thelma and The Bikeriders.
The Summer Mail Bag:
00:33:44 – Dallas T. is looking for classic book recommendations.
00:39:43 – Scott H. from Portland, Oregon wants to know what makes a movie “cheesy.”
00:42:48 – Eric C. from Valley Village, California has questions about movie soundtracks.
00:50:59 – Daniel S. wants to know what the final verdict was on Masters of the Air.
00:57:08 – Bill S. from Kansas City asks about non-blockbuster summer movies.
00:59:12 – Kyle F. wants to know if streaming killed the cult classic.
SPOILERS ABOVE!
What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.
Music:
“New Slang”
The Shins
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Are they colleagues or pals? And when is all of this happening, anyway? Either way, that’s a bad outfit. Woo!
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Running Time: 01:03:02
Pick of the Week:
00:02:11 – Action Comics #1067
Comics:
00:12:42 – X-Men #1
00:19:38 – The Hunger and the Dusk: Book Two #1
00:21:58 – Falling in Love on the Path to Hell #2
00:27:14 – The Avengers #782 (16)
00:29:47 – Kill All Immortals #1
00:31:47 – Get Fury #3
00:35:48 – Union Jack: The Ripper – Blood Hunt #3
Patron Pick:
00:37:48 – The Domain #1
Patron Thanks:
00:44:01 – Anthony
Listener Mail:
00:46:17 – Jaden K. wonders how the greater entertainment industry’s focus on familiarity will effect comics.
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Music:
“Sunshine Superman”
Donovan
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It's a tight production this week, and the rare first/fifth week of comics makes an appearance. As such, we are forced to dispense the honor to a recent former Pick winner.
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Running Time: 01:05:14
Pick of the Week:
00:01:06 - Scarlett #2
Comics:
00:11:50 - Absolute Power #1
00:20:53 - Batman #150
00:24:03 - Doctor Strange #443 (17)
00:30:06 - Justice Society of America #10
00:32:23 - All the Things We Didn't Do Last Night #1
00:33:55 - Public Domain #6
Patron Pick:
00:38:18 - Free Agents #1
Patron Thanks:
00:46:17 - Kyle Franz
Listener Mail:
00:47:29 - Roh is wondering about petty reasons for dropping a series.
00:54:01 - Morgan asks if certain creators with economic advantages fare better than others who have not.
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Music:
"Karate"
Tenacious D
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But what does any of this have to do with UCSB Professor Dick Hebdige?
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Running Time: 01:02:54
Pick of the Week:
00:02:40 – Zatanna: Bring Down The House, Book One
Comics:
00:13:01 – Grommets #2
00:19:50 – Blood Hunt #4
00:24:02 – Void Rivals #10
00:31:57 – Superman #15
00:35:07 – Rook: Exodus #3
00:37:05 – The Sacrificers #9
Patron Pick:
00:39:49 – Zatanna: Bring Down The House, Book One
Patron Thanks:
00:40:35 – Eric
Listener Mail:
00:42:26 – Jaden K. is a new listener who wants to know what draws the iFanboys to a comic and what makes a comic purposeful.
00:49:39 – Socrates from Chattanooga, Tennessee wonders if the Patreon went away, would the show(s) go away too.
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Music:
“Magic”
Mick Smiley
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode!
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick take a look at…
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1 by Alan Moore, Kevin O’Neill, Ben Dimagmaliw, & Bill Oakley!
Running Time: 00:39:20
What’s a Booksplode? It’s a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don’t have time to do on the regular show.
Music:
“More Adventurous”
Rilo Kiley
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If a sloth farts in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? No, and you’ll learn why that is as you also learn about this week in comics!
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Running Time: 01:06:58
Pick of the Week:
00:02:20 – Batman #149
Comics:
00:12:23 – Nightwing #115
00:15:17 – The Invincible Iron Man #669 (19)
00:20:06 – Self Help #1
00:24:22 – The Sensational She-Hulk #187 (9)
00:28:20 – Uncanny Valley #3
00:30:13 – Destro #1
00:33:50 – Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest #28
Patron Pick:
00:38:07 – Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime #1
Patron Thanks:
00:51:56 – Joe Burkel
Listener Mail:
00:53:38 – Jordan B. was excited that The Bell came back in episode 926! But can one have too much of a good thing? (Yes.)
00:57:41 – Morgan B. wants to know the dirty secret about sloth farts (or lack there of).
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Music:
“Say Hey (The Willie Mays Song)”
The Treniers
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!
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Running Time: 01:16:28
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss...
What We've Been Enjoying:
00:01:43 - Ron's enthralled by LOLLA: The Story of Lollapalooza and Ripley. But Star Wars: The Acolyte?
00:12:54 - Josh managed to catch a rare cinematic showing of Frank Miller: American Genius, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Movie.
00:26:21 - Conor headed back north for a revisit of Northern Exposure. and then over to Presumed Innocent.
Appetizer of Current Movies:
00:32:49 - Ron saw Hit Man. Conor saw everything.
Old Men on Old Movies:
00:43:19 - Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)

SPOILERS ABOVE!
What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.
Music:
"Peggy Sue"
Buddy Holly
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It's... it's not great, Bob. It's so not great that we achieve the mythic four-email-scenario. Honestly, we can hardly believe it ourselves. And yet, a good time was had, and heartily so.
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Running Time: 01:09:55
Pick of the Week:
00:02:20 - The Avengers #781 (15)
Comics:
00:11:28 - Fantastic Four #714 (21)
00:18:02 - G.O.D.S. #8
00:23:59 - Lawful #1
00:26:54 - Ultimate X-Men #4
Patron Pick:
00:29:32 - Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #1
Patron Thanks:
00:40:27 - Sheldon Antle
Listener Mail:
00:42:54 - Aaron from Houston, Texas wants some QR code recaps.
00:47:02 - Bob from Dacula, Georgia is thinking about long publishing gaps.
00:51:42 - Cory from Cleveland, Ohio asks about 100 page spectacular issues, but the whole thing morphs.
00:55:50 - Ken from the Great White North brings it home with old comics mail order inquiries.
Listen to Conor talk about one of his all-time favorite films on Movie of the Year: 1984 - Ghostbusters!
Listen to Ron talk about his career (including iFanboy) on Techsploder with Jason Howell!
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Less Than Jake
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This week saw a high profile story end and several new stories begin, but really the biggest excitement came around having to say “Arashikage” out loud for the first time ever. Plus, Gary? Who’s Gary?
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Running Time: 00:56:30
Pick of the Week:
00:01:55 – Scarlett #1
Comics:
00:09:00 – Uncanny X-Men #700 (X-Men #35)
00:18:23 – Falling in Love on the Path to Hell #1
00:25:49 – Beyond the Pale #1
00:28:59 – The Amazing Spider-Man #945 (51)
00:31:46 – Love Everlasting #15
Patron Pick:
00:33:46 – The Ultimates #1
Patron Thanks:
00:40:27 – Reece Stankiewicz
Listener Mail:
00:42:54 – Alex C. from Wellington, New Zealand does some John Romita Jr. math and the results are pretty impressive
00:46:55 – Khalid M. has trouble following his favorite writers to books with art he doesn’t like.
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Listen to Ron talk about his career (including iFanboy) on Techsploder with Jason Howell!
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Music:
“The Lady in Red”
Chris De Burgh
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Many divergences show up early, but professionals keep it tight. We talked to some, and they walked us through it. The week's release list was short, but not on content. Plus, there's the elasticity of time, and how it vexes us.
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Running Time: 01:11:27
Pick of the Week:
00:02:29 - Death Ratio'd
Comics:
00:14:58 - Avengers: Twilight, Book Six
00:19:28 - Batman: Dark Age, Book Three
00:24:04 - Grommets #1
00:34:55 - Drawing Blood #2
00:39:43 - Midnight Sons: Blood Hunt #1
00:42:26 - Pine & Merrimac #5
00:44:39 - Friday #9
Patron Pick:
00:48:27 - William of Newbury #1
Patron Thanks:
00:54:51 - Danro
Listener Mail:
00:56:56 - Morgan wants to clear up the Anti-Shorts agenda question
01:01:42 - Doug, the Alarm Raiser™, wants to know if comic readers would be more or less freaked out by a real manifestation of super powers.
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Music:
"Don't Do Me Like That"
J. Mascis
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!
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Running Time: 00:50:20
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…
What We’ve Been Enjoying:
00:02:40 – Josh has been watching nothing but the NBA playoffs. (And Conor and Ron have been watching baseball.)
00:08:08 – Ron watched Bronx Zoo ’90: Crime, Chaos, and Baseball and Fallout.
00:13:59 – Conor has been enjoying this season of Survivor and played the Pilot Challenge.
Discussion:
00:17:34 – Remembering Steve Albini (1962-2024)
iFanboy at the Movies:
00:29:03 – Civil War
00:32:37 – Challengers
00:38:39 – The Fall Guy
00:45:01 – The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
SPOILERS ABOVE!
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Music:
“Squirrel Song”
Shellac
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Much like Norman Osborn Josh lets his alts out to help The Jamokes™ and itinerant Dr. Haupt discuss this week in comics as quickly as possible!
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Running Time: 01:18:34
Pick of the Week:
00:01:39 – The Amazing Spider-Man #944 (#50)
Comics:
00:12:39 – The Sensational She-Hulk #186 (#8)
00:18:31 – Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #6
00:23:30 – Nightwing #114
00:27:32 – Cobra Commander #5
00:32:04 – Blood Hunt #2
The Bell:
00:39:18 – The Bell Returns!
00:41:45 – The Bat-Man: First Knight, Book Three
00:42:05 – Predator: The Last Hunt #4
00:42:27 – Void Rivals #9
00:42:43 – Union Jack: Ripper – Blood Hunt #1
00:43:01 – The Holy Roller #6
00:43:18 – X-Men ’97 #3
00:43:36 – Sanction #1
00:43:55 – Blow Away #2
00:44:11 – Ultimate Black Panther #4
00:44:29 – Wonder Woman #9
00:44:47 – Black Widow & Hawkeye #3
00:45:04 – The Butcher’s Boy #1
00:45:22 – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #27
00:45:40 – Blue Book: 1947 #4
00:45:57 – Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers #120
Comics:
00:46:33 – Black Widow & Hawkeye #3 (Redux)
Patron Pick:
00:47:12 – Archie Comics: Judgement Day #1
Patron Thanks:
00:55:35 – Joe Cannon
Listener Mail:
00:58:11 – Patrick from Maine wants to know what happened to Free Comic Book Day?
01:03:45 – Sam P. from South London, England has issues with Free Comic Book Day and wants to know if creative teams transitioning to event books are exciting or nerve-wracking?
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Music:
“Best”
Gracie Abrams
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Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.
Your old pal and ours, superstar writer and OG iFanbase member, Tom King comes back to talk about comics. No real specific comics, mind you. But Josh and Tom did talk on and on. If you're a fan of the man's writing and the love of the craft, you're in for a treat. Plus there's a nice Alex Toth lesson included.
Oh yeah, Tom is currently writing a lot of comics, like Wonder Woman, Animal Pound, Helen of Wyndhorn, Penguin, and even an Archie book.

Total Running Time: 01:43:10
Music:
“Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out"
The Replacements

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It's a weird week! Not a lot of books leads to an unusually superhero-lite rundown. Plus, about half way through the show one of the hosts starts to lose his voice! All that plus a Dreadnok Diversion! Balls.
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Running Time: 00:54:20
Pick of the Week:
00:02:58 - Uncanny Valley #2
Comics:
00:10:38 - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #306
00:18:13 - Alien: Black, White and Blood #4
00:21:25 - Aliens: What If...? #3
00:22:36 - Redcoat #2
00:26:48 - Dark Ride #12
00:29:29 - Briar #5
00:31:39 - The Displaced #4
Patron Pick:
00:34:00 - Doom #1
Patron Thanks:
00:39:35 - Tom Rose
News:
00:40:53 - 2024 Eisner Award Nominations
Audience Question:
00:44:30 - Tim Y. has a very technical and specific question about the G.I. Joe theme song.
00:47:56 - Tom D. from Vermont has a correction for the latest Booksplode.
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Music:
"On the Road Again (Live)"
Willie Nelson
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The iFanboy Animation Brain Trust — Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Ryan Haupt — discuss the latest release from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line… Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part Two! Plus, looking ahead to Part Three (and Watchmen), and are we close to the end for this line of animated films that began in 2007?
Running Time: 00:39:00
Music:
“Psycho Killer”
Talking Heads

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Comics continue to surprise us, over and over, week after week, year after year, and it is glorious. This week is no different. Plus, enjoy the return of an age old question we're forced to revisit once again.
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Running Time: 01:16:33
Pick of the Week:
00:02:08 - Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees #6
Comics:
00:11:59 – The Avengers #780 /"Blood Hunt" Tie-Ins!
00:22:48 – Transformers #8
00:27:21 – Ain't No Grave #1
00:30:41 – The Boy Wonder, Book One
00:33:42 – Fantastic Four #713
Patron Pick:
00:35:46 - Mugshots #1
Patron Thanks:
00:44:20 - Pachyderm (James Siri)
Listener Mail:
00:47:59 - Tyler F. rekindles the age old Top 5 question.
00:55:51 - Greg from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is thinking about superhero movie costumes.
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Music:
"Stinking Drunk"
Big Black
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode!

This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick take a look at...
Avengers: Kree/Skrull War by Roy Thomas, Neal Adams, Sal Buscema, John Buscema, Tom Palmer, Sam Gainger, George Roussos, Alan Weiss, Sam Rosen, Art Simek, & Mike Stevens. (Art & Color Reconstruction in the Gallery Edition by Tom Mullin, Michael Kelleher, Wil Glass & All Thumbs Creative.)

Running Time: 00:48:55

What’s a Booksplode? It’s a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don’t have time to do on the regular show.

Music:
“Changes”
Jimi Hendrix
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This week it’s an early morning record time and words are sometimes hard to come by. Plus, it was a weird week of comics.

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Running Time: 01:03:28

Pick of the Week:
00:03:00 – X-Men #34

Comics:
00:13:50 – Blood Hunt #1
00:23:52 – Superman: House of Brainiac Special #1
00:32:12 – Crave #6
00:33:55 – Space Ghost #1
00:35:34 – Harley Quinn 2024 Annual #1

Patron Pick:
00:36:28 – Get Fury #1

Patron Thanks:
00:43:26 – Kal Lis

Listener Mail:
00:45:03 – Brad P. thinks that the listener mail segment deserves more respect.
00:53:14 – Dan C. from New Jersey is being driven mad by the usage of “bi-monthly.”

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Music:
“Scat Sandwich”
Space Ghost, Brak, and Zorak
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It’s a “yes and” kind of show, or will the “no buts” finally have their day in iFancourt? Tune in and find out along with this week in comics!

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Running Time: 01:17:41

Pick of the Week:
00:03:04 – Ultimate Spider-Man #4

Comics:
00:17:12 – Batman: Dark Age, Book 2
00:24:25 – Drawing Blood #1
00:30:59 – The Avengers #779
00:43:02 – Duke #5
00:46:59 – Blade #10
00:50:25 – Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers #119

Patron Pick:
00:54:05 – Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! #1

Patron Thanks:
01:03:18 – Jarrod Patrick

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Music:
“Elevate [feat. Denzel Curry & YBN Cordae & SWAVAY & Trevor Rich]”
DJ Khalil
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It's time for that G.O.S.H.* feeling, as the onslaught of beautifully crafted comics wash over us just in time for our weekly comic book/self-care/therapy hour (and change) show. Conor manages to swing a couple shows together and we're back on track. Will they get pizza right in comics this week? You know we'll explore it.
*Good Old Super Hero
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Running Time: 01:13:02
Pick of the Week:
00:02:30 - Avengers: Twilight, Book Five
Comics:
00:15:18 - The Fall of the House of X #4
00:19:05 - John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America, Book Four
00:25:24 - Wonder Woman #8
00:30:55 - Batman: Offworld #4
00:35:30 - Black Widow & Hawkeye #2
00:38:57 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #26
00:42:02 - Helen of Wyndhorn #2
00:44:47 - Nightwing #300
Patron Pick:
00:55:02 - Blow Away #1
Patron Thanks:
01:03:11 - Jeff Shay
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!

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Running Time: 00:54:52

This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…

What We’ve Been Enjoying:
00:01:06 – Ron and Josh have been watching Shōgun and Manhunt. (And Josh just started Franklin.)
00:10:26 – Josh finally watched Baby Driver.
00:13:47 – Conor went to the revival theater see Holiday and watched the finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

The “What Should We Watch Next?” Challenge:
00:18:42 – Last month, two of the hosts picked a show for the third to watch from their “to watch” list. Now everyone reports back!

Review:
00:34:55 – Dune: Part Two.

SPOILERS ABOVE!
What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.

Music:
“I Get Around”
The Beach Boys
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Conor Kilpatrick’s back! Again! This week Josh Flanagan thinks they won’t have enough to talk about in the listener mail segment but you’d think after all of these years he’d know better. Plus, there was a major flukey technical screw-up that nearly derailed the show near the end but through the magic of editing you won’t hear it. But they will always remember it.

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Running Time: 01:00:40

Pick of the Week:
00:03:04 – Fantastic Four #712

Comics:
00:12:19 – Action Comics #1064
00:16:36 – Transformers #7
00:21:50 – Dark Spaces: Dungeon #5
00:26:17 – Green Lantern #10
00:29:12 – Napalm Lullaby #2
00:32:00 – The Amazing Spider-Man #941
00:35:08 – Alien: What If…? #2

Patron Pick:
00:38:02 – Uncanny Valley #1

Patron Thanks:
00:46:43 – Alan Alvarez

Audience Question:
00:48:32 – Peter S. from Cape Coral, Florida asks about all-time G.O.S.H.-iest comic book series.

Notes:
Watch Josh and Conor discussing how to podcast and the history of iFanboy on the OpenWater webinar:

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Left alone, Josh takes the wheel, and goes a little bit mad. So many forgotten details, and lessons given, but in the end, he still manages to go long with the show. He cannot help but speak. Conor even makes a guest appearance. Sort of.

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Running Time: 01:15:05

Pick of the Week:
00:01:53 - Usagi Yojimbo: The Crow #1 (#275)

Comics:
00:10:21 - Star Wars #45
00:16:46 - Alien: Black, White & Blood #3
00:21:40 - Void Rivals #8
00:27:02 - X-Men #33
00:32:50 - Captain America #758
00:34:37 - Crave #5
00:37:46 - Geiger #1
00:43:05 - Rook: Exodus #1

Patron Pick:
00:48:06 - Redcoat #1

Patron Thanks:
00:55:22 - Tom Mikulski

Audience Questions:
00:57:17 - Anonymous Canadian asks about a mid life creative crisis.

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Music:
"Milktoast"
Helmet
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Conor’s back! But for how long? Plus, somehow a listener question about double-page spreads leads to a deep rabbit hole about old TV watching.

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Running Time: 01:07:40

Pick of the Week:
00:02:27 – The Amazing Spider-Man #940

Comics:
00:12:36 – Ultimate Spider-Man #3
00:16:25 – Duke #4
00:20:06 – The Goon: Them That Don’t Stay Dead #1
00:29:46 – G.O.D.S. #6
00:32:39 – Thunderbolts #4
00:35:15 – Newburn #16
00:38:25 – Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #5

Patron Pick:
00:40:48 – Batman: Dark Age, Book One

Patron Thanks:
00:46:59 – Don Mynack

Audience Questions:
00:49:21 – Dan B. has a big problem with digital double-page spreads.
00:57:03 – Ben H. makes a Booksplode request.

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Music:
“Centerfield”
John Fogerty
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode!

This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick take a look at…
Homicide: The Graphic Novel, Part One (and Part Two) by Phillipe Squarzon, based on the book by David Simon.

Running Time: 00:26:56

What’s a Booksplode? It’s a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don’t have time to do on the regular show.

Music:
“Homicide: Life on the Street Theme Song”
Lynn F. Kowal
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While Conor is on an apparent rumspringa, cousin Jim Viscardi from comicbook.com comes to visit. The two inveterate soda addicts try to figure out just what is so good, or what is so not good, about a bunch of weekly comics.

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Running Time: 01:18:54

Pick of the Week:
00:02:37 - Dutch #2

Comics:
00:13:11 - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #305
00:18:17 - X-Men Forever #1
00:25:07 - The Invincible Iron Man #666
00:30:40 - Vengeance of the Moon Knight #3
00:34:35 - Superman #855
00:38:03 - Wonder Woman #807
00:40:09 - Nacelleverse #0

Patron Pick:
00:47:37 - Man's Best #1

Patron Thanks:
00:55:39 - Joseph Israel

Audience Questions:
00:58:56 - Jordan from Alabama wonders if there are creators you don't love who did something you love.
01:06:02 - Jason wants to know if comic reading conditions affect comic enjoyment.

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Music:
"Antioch Waltz"
Joe Casey
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Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.
Your patience will be rewarded with a fantastic conversation with comic book writer, Rob Williams. Most recently, Rob and Pye Parr have been building glorious and run worlds of race car robots, with Petrol Head from Image Comics. 2000 A.D. fans will surely recognize Rob's name from his work with Judge Dredd over the last couple of decades, among many many other series from the major publishers.
Josh and Rob talk about how this comics career came to be, and how the writer develops his sense of story and the craft of storytelling in the comic book context.
Find out more at Rob's website.
Total Running Time: 01:14:04
Music:
“Killer Cars"
Radiohead

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It’s not just a show, it’s a conversation. A conversation about comics. Gene Hackman may also be listening.

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Running Time: 01:19:25

Pick of the Week:
00:03:04 – Fables #162

Comics:
00:13:37 – Alien: Black, White & Blood #2
00:22:56 – Avengers: Twilight, Book Four
00:29:56 – Napalm Lullaby #1
00:38:04 – Dark Spaces: Dungeon #4
00:40:38 – Blue Book: 1947 #2
00:48:18 – Black Widow & Hawkeye #1
00:49:46 – Power Rangers: The Return #2

Patron Pick:
00:51:57 – Helen of Wyndhorn #1

Patron Thanks:
00:58:03 – Christopher Duran

Audience Questions:
01:00:39 – Cory from Cleveland, Ohio wants to know what we think would happen to artists who mostly do covers if the Big 2 gave up on publishing loads and loads of variant covers?

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Music:
“Storybook Hero”
Eric Bibb
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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!

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Running Time: 00:54:47

This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…

What We’ve Been Enjoying:
00:01:38 – Conor went to the revival theater, a lot, and saw Casablanca, Before Sunset, It Happened One Night, The Awful Truth, and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
00:06:28 – Josh is watching Shōgun and finally finished We Own This City.
00:17:28 – Ron finished the third season of Slow Horses and the first season of Mr. and Mrs. Smith and went to see Dune: Part Two.

Discussion:
00:19:49 – The 96th Annual Academy Awards.

Musical Interlude:
00:25:47 – Ron has a lot of thoughts on upcoming music festivals, and music festivals in general.

The “What Should We Watch Next?” Challenge:
00:38:04 – Each host talks about the shows on their “to-watch” list and the other two hosts pick which one they have to watch next. They will all report back next month!

SPOILERS ABOVE!
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Music:
“I’m Just Ken”
Ryan Gosling
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Verbal stumbles and an embarrassing lapse of classic cinema memory do not slow down the tide of varied and intriguing comics that cross our paths this week. But first, let's go back to 1939...
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Running Time: 01:08:16
Pick of the Week:
00:02:11 - The Bat-Man: First Knight, Book One
Comics:
00:18:29 - X-Men #32
00:26:10 - Birds of Prey #7
00:31:46 - Captain America #757
00:37:18 - Aliens: What If...? #1
00:40:10 - Blue Beetle #7
00:41:47 - Doctor Strange #439
00:43:42 - The Spectacular Spider-Men #1
Patron Pick:
00:45:49 - Ultimate X-Men #1
Patron Thanks:
00:55:55 - Jesse Johnston
Audience Questions:
00:59:40 - Malcolm has a lot of questions about Illyana Rasputin, and we may or may not have any answers.
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Music:
"If I Didn't Care"
The Ink Spots
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This week, dark secrets are revealed when the curtain is pulled back at the top of the show. Plus, tales of childhood sexual development and internet doppelgängers.

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Running Time: 01:03:01

Pick of the Week:
00:02:25 – Avengers: Twilight, Book Three

Comics:
00:11:31 – Duke #3
00:17:11 – Room Service #0
00:20:58 – The Penguin #7
00:29:48 – Batman: The Brave and the Bold #10
00:31:27 – Phantom Road #9
00:33:23 – Green Arrow #9

Star Wars Corner:
00:36:44 – Star Wars: Thrawn Alliance #2

Patron Pick:
00:38:32 – The Savage Sword of Conan #1

Patron Thanks:
00:46:44 – Cormac

Audience Questions:
00:48:56 – Matteo A. has reached his breaking point with the pronunciations of Italian names on the show.
00:52:18 – Karl C. is upset about a perceived double standard on the show.

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“I Need Never Get Old”
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
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Eventually, Josh makes a bold, entitled statement about a connection between G.I. Joe and This is Spinal Tap, and he gets it mixed up. The management would like to apologize for his ineptitude and disciplinary steps have been initiated. That had nothing to do with what was otherwise a perfectly fine episode of this program. They talk about comics. Again.

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Running Time: 01:16:29

Pick of the Week:
00:02:19 - Alien: Black, White & Blood #1

Comics:
00:14:54 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #24
00:21:38 - Ultimate Spider-Man #2
00:29:28 - Nightwing #111
00:35:01 - Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1
00:39:30 - The Holy Roller #4
00:42:28 - The Six Fingers #1
00:46:26 - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #304

Patron Pick:
00:52:05 - Animal Pound #2

Patron Thanks:
01:04:25 - Matt Johnson

Audience Questions:
01:06:17 - Greg M. brings a whole new Watchmen question to the game. Follow along!

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Music:
"Bloodstains"
Agent Orange
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As the show begins a friendship unravels and by the end temporal foundations are shattered. In between, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick find another excuse to talk about old G.I. Joe comics even though they are definitely not on the rundown.

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Running Time: 01:06:11

Pick of the Week:
00:02:02 – Petrol Head #4

Comics:
00:11:32 – Dutch #1
00:16:08 – Transformers #5
00:23:38 – The Displaced #1
00:30:56 – Usagi Yojimbo #274
00:33:27 – Blue Book: 1974 #1
00:36:23 – Fire Power #30
00:39:04 – Red Hood: The Hill #1

Patron Pick:
00:43:39 – Sinister Sons #1

Patron Thanks:
00:51:36 – John Launder

Audience Questions:
00:53:56 – Former iFanboy columnist Jeff Reid is looking for suggestions about what to read next.

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Music:
“No Cars Go”
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