Like the song goes, “Opportunity comes once in a lifetime, Yo.” Then, “Something… Something… Mom’s Spaghetti!” And like the song this episode of the Savage FINcast is about missing opportunity. Craig, Raven, Jim, and Mark take a look at Savage Dragon 271 as several running plot threads seem to pop off while another heads turns a major corner. Do th…

Ready for a three hour episode? Because the Savage FINcast has got three hour episode for ya. Craig, Raven, Jim, and Mark peel back the cover of Savage Dragon 270 to witness the aftermath of last issue. With Walter is on the run, Mickey lurking in the shadows, and Frank is slumming it in Dimension X this issue has got more plot threads then you can…

Its a moderately tardy episode of the Savage FINcast! Hosts Jim, Craig, Raven, and Mark take a look at Savage Dragon 269, where not even a singular 69 occurs. Malcolm and the new SOS is acclimating to San Fran life. But something fishy is going on down. And possibly something Mickey as well. All this, and Erik Larsen news, listener letters, and FIN…

On FINCast Episode 39, Juan Zarate sits down with K2 Integrity’s Katya Hazard and Amir Fadavi to discuss the state of Russia-related sanctions and to explore what has worked and what may require further coordinated efforts to curtail Russia’s ambitions and war power. While certain “sanctions fatigue” starts to settle in, it is more important than e…

It’s another exciting episode of the Savage FINcast, show hosts Craig, Jim, and Mark take a look at Savage Dragon 268 as Malcolm and Maxine settle into their new San Fransisco lives. Unexpected foes, unexpected visitors, and unexpected heart break! This and more, with Erik Larsen News, Listener letters, and FINteresting Conversations. Oh yeah, and …

After a long wait, the Savage FINcast returns to celebrate the nuptials of Angel Murphy and Frankie Darling. Craig, Jim, and Mark take a look at the highly anticipated 100 page giant anniversary issue Savage Dragon 267! Extended flashback, pre-wedding jitters, and unexpected guests. This issue has it all, but does it live up to to the anticipation?…

The Savage FINcast Retro returns after a slight delay. Sorry about that. Craig, Jim, and Mark take a look at the first two issues of the Star mini-series and talk a lot about the premise of Star. What worked, what really didn’t, and what might have.By Craig, Jim, & Raven

Apologies for the delay, the summer months truly got away from us. But the Savage FINcast Retro returns for a brand new episode. Hosts Craig, Jim, and Mark take a loot at the second SuperPatriot mini-series, Liberty & Justice. Where Johnny learns he’s got kids now. And a world wide terror organization is gunning for him. Spoiler Warning. The gang b…

On FINCast Episode 38, Juan Zarate speaks with Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad to discuss the state of the crypto environment, the challenges for the future of the industry, and the prospects for regulatory clarity in the digital asset space.By K2 Integrity

The 2023 Atlantic International Film Festival is just around the corner, and with it comes a new line-up of films across a fresh collection of streams. This means a whole new podcast that showcases the voices of filmmakers whose work will feature in the 2023 program. You can listen here.

It’s all out action in this latest episode of the Savage FINcast. Fists fly, sound effects thoom, walls crumble, as your hosts Craig and Jim, are joined once again by Mark Welser to take a look at Savage Dragon 266. It’s a nail-biting adventure to the city by the bay, as we witness Malcolm and Maxine Dragon make one of the most important decisions …

The Savage FINcast Retro has finally come to the revelation strewn conclusion of the first run of Freak Force! Regular hosts Craig and Jim and joined by renowned Freak Force fanboy Augie De Blieck! Who can now finally put the record straight about Freak Force once and for all!By Craig, Jim, & Raven

The Savage FINcast retro returns to look at some actual Savage Dragon issues! Hosts Raven, Jim, and special guest referee Mark Welser witness Dragon’s first bout with The Fiend, as well as his first tussle with the mysterious Octopus.By Craig, Jim, & Raven

Let the bodies hit the floor in this very late (we’re very sorry) episode of the Savage FINcast. Where Jim & Craig are once again joined by podcast pinch hitter Mark Welser. To talk about the latest issue of Savage Dragon, Savage Dragon 265. Samurai is making her move on Malcolm Dragon and fam, and its not going to be pretty. All that plus Letters.…

In this latest episode of the Savage FINcast Retro, hosts Jim and Raven are joined by special guest host Mark Welser to talk about Freak Force 15 & 16.By Craig, Jim, & Raven

The Savage FINcast returns with one for the ages, a knock down, drag out, slobberknocker of an interview with the one, the only Erik Larsen. FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven get the skinny on Erik’s process on Savage Dragon 263 & 264. And the details might shock and surprise you!By Craig, Jim, & Raven

The Savage FINcast is going bizarro, as finally Savage Dragon 264 has landed in our hot hands, and all of Paul Dragon’s secrets are revealed to us. Craig, Raven, & Jim delve into this book length epic recounting the history of Paul and the various differences his universe exhibits to the ones we know from our Savage Dragon. All that, plus listener …

On FINCast Episode 37, Juan Zarate sits down with Will Inboden, K2 Integrity’s Michele Malvesti, and Farah Pandith to discuss the upcoming book, Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama. Tune in for a look back at the foreign policy transition between the Bush and Obama administrations from a unique group of national secur…

It’s THE END (for now) as Craig, Raven, and Jim revisit the titanic showdown of Ant, Spawn, and Malcolm Dragon vs the Mighty One in the pages of Ant #6. Much is familiar, but some new surprises just might be in store. Also, we talk the 90s music scene. And figure out what the heck a Juiceharp is actually is. TIMESTAMPS 03:02 – Savage Dragon 266 Cov…

Lets all go to the beach! Nothing ever goes wrong there! In the latest episode of the Savage FINcast, hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at the freshly released Savage Dragon 263. Mako is stalking the streets, and its up to Malcolm Dragon to stop his slaughter. That and Erik Larsen News, FINteresting Conversations, and listener letters! TIMESTAM…

On FINCast Episode 36, Juan Zarate hosts a roundtable discussion with K2 Integrity’s Mariano Federici, Bryan Stirewalt, and Emma Walker to discuss what they are watching for 2023 in the financial crime and sanctions landscape. Tune in to hear what some of the most renowned senior regulators in the world are following in the regulatory and risk envi…

It’s the war between worlds in this episode of the Savage FINcast Retro. Raven, Craig, and Jim take a look at the conclusion to the Cosmic Cops saga, and have their first run in with the bruiser Brawn. Also, just what is the deal with Trancer?!By Craig, Jim, & Raven

The Savage FINcast Retro returns with renewed vigor as we take a look at what might arguably be called the the single greatest issue of Savage Dragon, within arguably the most iconic era of Savage Dragon. Savage Dragon 16 gives us not one, but two, of the most iconic battles in all of Savage Dragon, and 17 is laying the ground work for some of Drag…

As the year 2022 winds down, FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a moment to look back on all the rad comic books they’ve read over the year in an epic shit shooting session for the ages. How did they feel about the Image 30th Anniversary overall? What books wow’d them the most? What are they looking forward too in the near year? All that plus a…

It’s photo day at the Savage FINcast, hosts Jim, Craig, and Raven have figured out how web cams work just in time for another titanic Interview with Erik Larsen. Questions abound, about the upcoming Deluxe hardcover, how Erik is feeling about Savage Dragon in 2022, what’s next for Ant, will we ever see Dragon in the Invincible TV series?, and just …

On FINCast Episode 35, Juan Zarate interviews K2 Integrity’s own Bryan Stirewalt, a renowned, global financial regulator with 35 years of U.S. and international experience. Juan and Bryan discuss the challenges for regulators and the financial system in a quickly evolving digital financial and commercial world. They explore how regulators should be…

The Savage FINcast Retro returns with another look back at classic Savage Dragon in the mid 90s. This episode Raven, Craig, & Jim take a look at Freak Force 11 & 12. The Cosmic Cops are here, and they aren’t messing around. Freak Force’s greatest challenge yet is gearing up.By Craig, Jim, & Raven

Stuart Levey, the first ever Under Secretary of the US Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, joins his former colleague Juan Zarate, Global Co-Managing Partner, for a one-on-one conversation about Levey’s career and insights on some of the most important financial integrity topics of the day – from Russia sanctions to the state of the …

It’s Déjà vu all over again in this episode of the Savage FINcast. Hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at the latest issue of ANT as the Ant/Spawn/Savage Dragon crossover-revisiting continues. Opinions fly and so do cars in this episode of the Savage FINcast. All this plus news, listener letters, and FINteresting Conversations. TIMESTAMPS 01:54 –…

Welcome to FINcast 2022! A virtual red carpet podcast celebration, where host Kristyn Green, chats with surprise guests to find out what they are most excited about for this year’s Atlantic International Film Festival. FINcast 2022 is produced by Village Sound Get tickets for the festival here: https://www.finfestival.ca/ #AIFF22 #FINStream #Togeth…

It’s a decidedly serviceable episode of the Savage FINcast Retro. Your serviceable hosts Raven, Craig, and Jim take a serviceable look at all three serviceable issues of the first Deadly Duo mini-series.By Craig, Jim, & Raven

In this episode of the Savage FINcat Craig, Jim, and Raven take a look at ANT 04. Ant confronts Gadget Man and finally she, and we, gets some answers to just what is going on. That plus, FINteresting conversations! TIMESTAMPS 02:33 – Listener Letters 07:01 – What Ant Crossover would you like to see? (FINteresting Conversations) 20:54 – Ant 04 (Revi…

In this episode of the Savage FINcast Retro, hosts Craig, Raven, and Jim take a look back at Freak Force 09 & 10. First with a crossover encounter with Cyber Force, and then meet the infamous Joey Finkleberry!By Craig, Jim, & Raven

Hey, remember Savage Dragon? It’s back. In a big way! FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at the latest issue of Savage Dragon, and all hell is breaking loose as the Vicious Circle is beset upon on all sides. It’s going to be a blood bath! Who’s going to be left standing at the end? We’ll never tell. At least until we get to it in the epi…

It’s all been building to this! What started as a fun self-published fan project to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Savage FINcast, by bringing together a smorgasbord of savagely talented artists and writers to create the most non-canonical Savage Dragon comic anthology of all time, has turned into an officially recognized Image comic book…

In this episode of the Savage FINcast Retro; Raven, Jim, & Craig take a look at Savage Dragon 14 and 15, to witness the start of the classic Possessed Arc.By Craig, Jim, & Raven

In this tardy episode of The Savage FINcast, host’s Raven, Jim, & Craig take a look at Erik Larsen’s Ant #03. Hannah goes to Comic Con and kicks Mimes. Also, Spawn is here in his natural habitat, a Sewer. All that and a ton of listener letters, and of course FINteresting Conversations where we the hosts talk about a topic chosen by you, the listene…

What’s past is present and what’s present is now past. In this episode of the Savage FINcast Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at ANT 02 and work to untangle the twists and turns of a very unreliable narrator. That plus listener mail, FINteresting conversations, and news! TIMESTAMPS 02:14 – Savage Dragon delayed to June (Erik Larsen News) 05:36 – Ant…

Amidst the fast-moving events with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, FINCast recorded an episode on February 25, 2022, to examine developments and the role of sanctions in this seismic and complex geopolitical event. On FINCast Episode 33, Juan Zarate interviews Foundation for the Defense of Democracies’ Brad Bowman and K2 Integrity’s Katya Hazard abou…

In this episode of the Savage FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven are joined by creator of the Red Hook, Dean Haspiel and creator of The Night Watchman, Dave Kelly, to talk about their collaborative Savage Dragon back-up 3-parter Bride of Wax as well as their overall comic history.By Craig, Jim, & Raven

The Savage FINcast returns for the new year rested and refreshed, ready to take on the task of reviewing the latest issue of Savage Dragon! Jim, Raven, & Craig reminisce about their Image Comics memories to celebrate 30 years of Image Comics, make an Earth shattering announcement that will rock the Savage FINcast to its core, and of course take a l…

Few industries saw as much buzz as the world of cryptocurrency, stablecoins, and digital payments in 2021. Beyond the hype, what does the digital assets economy look like, and how are regulators and policymakers treating the crypto ecosystem? What does the future of the crypto economy, stablecoins and the financial system look like? On FINCast Epis…

Long over due, this episode of the Savage FINcast finds hosts Craig, Jim & Raven sitting down to talk turkey with Savage Dragon creator Erik Larsen. They discus the relaunch of Ant, Erik’s struggles with writers block, our thoughts on Savage Dragon in 2021, and what we might expect to see in 2022!By Craig, Jim, & Raven

In this episode of the Savage FINcast Retro, hosts Raven, Jim & Craig take a look at completely ordinary issue Savage Dragon 12, but then take a deep dive on the legendary Image X Month with the “Jim Lee” Savage Dragon 13 and the Erik Larsen WildCATS 14. As well as the Erik Larsen Savage Dragon 13.By Craig, Jim, & Raven

The Pandora Papers: As the world absorbs the explosive revelations in the mass amounts of leaked financial documents, what do the Pandora Papers reveal about the way global elites move and hide money in the international financial system and how regulations and policies for financial transparency are working or overpowered? On this episode of FINCa…

In this episode of the Savage FINcast Retro, Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at Freak Force 7 & 8 and see new neighbors moving in, questionable workout attire, strangely advance security systems, and ask the question, just how do you actually test to find out that if you fall off a building you’ll explode?…

Two titanic transcribers tussle truly to try taking trust… of Savage Dragon’s lettering gig (sorry, ran out of ‘T’s there). Savage FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at Savage Dragon 260 in stereo, with not one, but two different lettering jobs by two incredible lettering talents; Rus Wooton & Jack Morelli. Also they might talk about wha…

The Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan: What does it mean for sanctions, the country’s economy, and emerging financial crimes risks? Join K2 Integrity’s counterterrorist financing and risk experts Danny Glaser, Eric Lorber, and Gail Fuller as they discuss with K2 Integrity’s Juan Zarate the fundamental questions and effects surrounding the application…

In this episode of the Savage FINcast Retro, Raven, Craig, & Jim take a look at Savage Dragon 10 & 11. Talk about the pitfalls of create-a-character contests, the memorability of an iconic one-shot baddie, and the Fiend’s most recent wardrobe change.By Craig, Jim, & Raven

In this episode, K2 Integrity’s Juan Zarate conducts a fascinating conversation with K2 Integrity Chairman and Co-Founder Jules Kroll that links past and present challenges in the corporate security and business intelligence industries and looks to the future on the global dangers of cyber threats. Touching on topics such as the national security i…