The ComicPop Podcast

The ComicPop Podcast

Bringing you your bi-weekly dose of everything geekpop culture! Straight outta Florida, welcome to The ComicPop Podcast!

Episodes

August 3, 2018 90 mins

Brian Had To Pee!

Join Brian & David as they pontificate on geek culture permeation into everyday life, Halloween Horror Nights, theme parks, the impending Disney/Fox merger, & a Russo Brothers 'Secret Wars' tease.

Plus, DCEU vs. MCU universe building, a brief discussion on Image comics properties moving to small & large screens, Steven Spielberg's comments on Netflix movies, and Netflix as an industry disruptor.

Additionally, we f...

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In this 'all-new' 'all-different' Special #1, Brian & David discuss Marvel Comics' 'Infinity Gauntlet' (1991) & 'Secret Wars' (1984).

In light of 'Avengers: Infinity War' & Disney/Marvel's impending FOX acquisition, both of these storylines are incredibly relevant to current readers and fans!

The guys share reactions, history, ramifications, and reviews in this spoiler-heavy Special Issue!

The Infinity Gauntlet

Secret Wars

 

Thanks...

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April 23, 2018 90 mins

If geek is the new sexy, we're bringing geek back!

 

Brian & David cover a lot of ground in this Issue, talking about everything from anticipated 2018 comic book movies to dollars vs. awards to creators charging to sign your comics.

Also, what are your 'bucket list comics'? Peter or Miles? Michael Keaton or Christian Bale? An Edward Norton Riddler & the Wolverine of Spades? Will SyFy's 'Krypton be any good?

Indie Comics Spotlight:

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In this Issue, the ADD is strong with Brian & David!

 

The guys promote ComicPop expansion in 2018, discuss when geek became cool, gush over finally meeting legendary creator Jim Lee, & look at early MegaCon guests.

 

Additionally, they talk health scares for multiple creators, Brian Michael Bendis @ DC, another 'fresh start' for Marvel, favorite X-Men artists, the ever-real Anthony Bourdain, & debate Mark Millar vs. Grant Morrison...

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In Issue 13, Brian & David discuss "paper or plastic?", being excited about meeting the legendary Jim Lee, & the 'I Kill Giants' movie.

They revisit modern comics speculation.

The guys take a deep dive into "why comics?" & comics as a part of our identity, culminating in our personal 'Comics Origin Stories'.

Links we like:

'I Kill Giants' Trailer

'Rocketeer' Trailer

Comic List

Scout Comics

Alterna Comics

Vault Comics

Lion Forge Com...

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February 3, 2018 73 mins

In Issue 12, Brian & David discuss comics speculation past & present, reveal their best Christmas presents, and wax poetic about New Year's resolutions.

The guys at ComicPop Podcast are not immune to fads; & they love to talk about comics, TV, and movies! Please, enjoy our Best of 2017 List!

Who Would Win' - featuring Harry Potter vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi

'What's In Your Stack?' - Wicked & Divine Vol. 1 / Black Science Vol. 1 (Image), X-...

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January 13, 2018 62 mins

Brian & David overcome technical difficulties as they talk about their best Christmas presents from childhood, theoretical $100K geek gifts, & read fan reviews!

Also, in this 'issue', the guys get geektastic over the 'Avengers: Infinity War' trailer & get a bit insightfully indignant over recent editorial controversies at Marvel & DC.

'What's In Your Stack' - Trespasser (Alterna), New Talent Showcase 2017 (DC), Dark Ark (AfterShock...

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Brian & David extoll the importance, and perks, of being on subscription at you Local Comic Shop.

**Spoiler** The guys share their instant reaction to Netflix Punisher, Episode 1! In a phrase: "brutally amazing!"

They review 'Stranger Things 2' as stellar & magical; perfectly capturing middle school and the world of the mid-eighties!

Oh yeah, Steve Harrington is awesome!

Plus, "What's In Your Stack?" & looking forward to 'Justice L...

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November 18, 2017 84 mins

Brian & David are poor planners! In this episode, they talk about family, Hallowe'en traditions, costumes, and their favorite horror genre movies, comics, & books.

Brian espouses his 'nostalgia economy' theory & David shares an instant reaction to Thor: Ragnarok (go see it)!

The guys get pretty excited about 'Falcon' & 'Green Lanterns', IDW's kid-friendly titles, Marvel's crappy lenticular covers, and DC's 'New Age of Heroes', Marv...

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October 31, 2017 68 mins

Brian & David dive a little deeper in this episode, as they ruminate on their Christian faith; and the role it plays in the pop culture content they consume. How do we interact with the world around us? With love, respect, dialogue, open minds, empathy, & love.

 In anticipation of 'The Punisher' on Netflix, the boys talk about G.I. Joe, The 'Nam, and current Punisher comics. David also walks back his recollections of the non-existe...

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October 15, 2017 88 mins

Brian & David are back... AGAIN!

Hurricane Irma may have disrupted their schedules, but it couldn't keep David & Brian away from the microphone!

In this ADD rampant episode, the guys talk about 'comics reading time management', public libraries' comics selection, keeping storylines straight, & Alterna Comics amazing selection of titles.

They also weigh in on Marvel's decision to cancel the 'Netflix Punisher' panel @ NYCC, as well a...

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September 6, 2017 72 mins

David & Brian are back!

We apologize for the hole in your podcast enjoyment as out of town funerals & family vacations kept us out of the studio. However, we're back, we're loose, and we're firing on all cylinders!

In this episode, we debrief our Orlando Collect-A-Con 'experience'. We also talk about favorite recent reads, the 2017 Eisner Awards, and what we're most looking forward to reading, including the excellent Alterna Comics...

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July 22, 2017 65 mins

David & Brian banter about naming cars, watching 'Cake Wars', and childhood movies & our values.

We preview our trip to the inaugural Orlando Collect-A-Con.

In our first 'Indie Spotlight', we shine a light on rising publisher Aftershock Comics and their wealth of diverse titles.

Review: Generation X (Marvel 2017) & Reborn (Image 2017)

 

Cake Wars - DC Comics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqBtIWfT1Vs

Orlando Collect-A-Con: http:/...

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Join Brian & David on a 'Watchmen'-centric 30+ year tour of the DC Universe as they discuss everything from 'Crisis On Infinite Earths' to 'Rebirth'; with lots of theories & tangents in between!

Wikipedia should really pay us for all of the references in this show. Here are a few of the pages from Brian's research:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmen

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_on_Infinite_Earths

https://en.wikipedia.or...

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In this episode, Brian & David cover their favorite moments from MegaCon Orlando 2017! They talk about everything from seeking Stan Lee's signature to excellent cosplay to personable creators to spending too much money on amazing comics deals! 

Please, check out the talented artists that they highlight:

Will Pigg - http://willpigg.com/

Michael Kulick - http://michaelkulickartworks.com/

Jim Mehsling - http://cartooncaveman.blogspot....

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-Free Comic Book Day 2017 Recap

-Review: Detective Comics & The Greatest Adventure #1

-We tease our Watchmen centered episode with David's madcap Watchmen / DC Rebirth theory: "What if Doctor Manhattan..."

-Homework: 'Crisis On Infinite Earths', 'Flashpoint', 'The Button' (Batman 21-22/Flash 21-22)

-Song of the Week: The Ramones 'Somebody Put Somethin' In My Drink'

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http://thecomicpoppodcast.libsyn.com/rss 

-Welcome to The ComicPop Podcast!

In our Inaugural Episode, we talk about:

-All things Iron Fist

-Our Free Comic Book Day 2017 picks

-Weekly Recommendations: Godshaper #1 & The Greatest Adventure #1!

-Song of the Week: NF (feat. Marty) 'Grind'

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