Podcast from 102 (Barrie Silver Fox) Air Cadet Squadron.
…
continue reading
A bi-weekly podcast that takes an in-depth look into the seminal series created by Roy Thomas, Rich Buckler, and Jerry Ordway! Hosted by Billy D, A.K.A. Doc Strange and rotating guests! Segments will be - discussion of the issue, feedback, and more! Join us as we take an issue by issue look at The All-Star Squadron! Feedback for the show can be left at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com and the show can be found on Twitter @AllSquadron
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire; Season 3! Justice League of America 100-102, 1972
1:37:52
1:37:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:37:52
Hey, it's been a while! Life has gotten extremely busy, but I had some time to sit down and talk with my good buddy Ross (Stop! Let's Team Up podcast), about a legendary crossover between the JLA and the JSA, plus The Seven Soldiers of Victory! It's a huge story and spans many different time periods, so you'd better be ready to travel the cosmos wi…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire; Season 3! DC Comics Presents 62, 1983 "Born on the 4th of July"
43:49
43:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:49
Hey there, all stars! Welcome back! It's been too long since our Christmas episode, but we're back with a super fun comic starring Superman and the Freedom Fighters! Ross from the Stop! Let's Team Up podcast joins me, as we discuss this fun comic from the early 1980s!As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire! Christmas Special, 2023! w/ Mart Gray!
49:14
49:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:14
Hey there, all you elves! A special episode here to close out the year, and bring some holiday cheer! My good friend, Mart Gray is here, as he's the biggest fan of the holiday and holiday themed comics I know of, so he's back and we're talking Golden Age Christmas comics! This fun story is a feel good romp, as the Dynamic Duo straighten out a waywa…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire; Season 2! Kingdom Come 4, 1996 w/ Mart, Sean, and Ross! Season Finale!
1:40:06
1:40:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:40:06
Hey there Elseworld'ers! Well, it's time for the final installment of Kingdom Come! As you can see in the show note/description, this is our season finale, and the gang is all here (minus Terry)! We've arrived at the final battleground, and there's no turning back. It's Superman vs Captain Marvel,
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire; Season 2! Kingdom Come 3, 1996 "Up in the Sky" w/ Mart Gray!
1:16:39
1:16:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:16:39
Hey there, Elseworlder's! Mart Gray is here with me, and we are here to set the table for the grand finale! We see the growing rift between Superman and Wonder Woman, the Gulag and it's inherent problems, and McCay and the Spectre contemplate things, then warn the Justice League of the impending doom. But is it too late? If you'd like to leave any …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire; Season 2! Kingdom Come 2, 1996 "Truth and Justice" w/ Ross!
1:08:57
1:08:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:57
Hey there, Elseworlder's! It's time for the second installment of the series. Ross from Stop! Let's Team Up is joining me, and we deep dive into this fantastic issue. The justice League has reformed after years of retirement, and this is a good thing, right? Meanwhile, Lex Luthor and his cabal of villains have a plan to seize back power from the su…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire! Season 2; Kingdom Come 1, 1996 "Strange Visitor" w/ Sean Ross!
1:11:40
1:11:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:11:40
Hey there all you Elseworld'ers! We are beginning a new series of episodes, and Sean is here with me to kick it all off! One of the most beloved stories from the 1990s is our focus, starting right now with issue 1! The way this is going to work is one friend will join me per episode/issue, and then all four of us will join together as a super team …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire; Season 2! The Flash 173, 1967 "Downward Flight of the Flashes!"
1:11:17
1:11:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:11:17
Hey everybody! My pal Mart Gray is back here with me, and we've got another (and final) Flash story we're covering from the Flash of Two Worlds hardcover! We've had a great time covering these fun stories, and this one is no exception. Barry is not only joined by Jay, but Wally West as well! But, can all three of them defeat the Golden Man from Vor…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire; Season 2! Green Lantern 45, 1966 "Prince Peril's Power Play!"
52:33
52:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:33
Hey there, Lanterns! It's time for more Green Lantern! On this finale episode of GL coverage, WardHillTerry and I talk about this crazy story involving a Princess on a man hunt, Doiby Dickles falls in love, and apparently the story is connected to Infinity Inc., some twenty years later! We also try our best to do an accurate Doiby accent, but we'll…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire; Season 2! The Flash 170, 1967 "The See-Nothing Spells of Abr Kadabra!"
1:05:06
1:05:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:06
Hey there, all stars! It's time for another Earth 1/Earth 2 crossover! My good buddy Mart Gray is back, and we're covering the penultimate issue of Flash from my hardcover that' we've been making our way through. So, we have one more issue aft this, and one more GL story to cover (with WardHillTerry), and then it's on to our big four part finale! B…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire; Season 2! Green Lantern 61, 1968 "Thoroughly Modern Mayhem!"
1:13:34
1:13:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13:34
Hey there all you Earth hopping travelers! My buddy WardHillTerry is back, and he and I have a super fun comic to talk about. This incredible comic book stars both Alan Scott and Hal Jordan! The cover is slightly over the top, but make no mistake, Alan Scott makes a huge m mistake and it's up to Hal to help him make it right! Terry and I wax the ca…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire; Season 2! The Flash 151, 1965 "Invader from the Dark Dimension!"
55:22
55:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:22
Hey there all you speedsters! Mart is back, and he and I have our track shoes on and are running at you with another adventure starring Barry Allen and Jay Garrick! The Shade has found a way to travel between Earths, and this spells trouble for the speedy duo!
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire; Season 2! Showcase 97, 1978 "The Origin of Power Girl"
1:00:38
1:00:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:38
Hey there, Earth 2 friends! Please welcome back to the show, Sean Ross! It's been a while since he was on the show, but he's joined me to talk about a very fun character in Power Girl! We deep dive into the history this DC lady, plus even some more recent appearances. It was a blast to have Sean back, and we hope you have just as much fun with this…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire; Season 2! Justice League of America 46 and 47, 1966! "The Anti Matter Man"
54:46
54:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:46
Hey there all you antimatter aficionados! It's time for another awesome Earth 1/Earth 2 crossover! My pal Ross (Stop! Lets Team Up!) is back with me to cover this crazy two part story! There's something amiss with the space between these two Earths, and not even the power of the Spectre can stop it. But maybe Ray Palmer can? Join us for this wild s…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire, Season 2! Justice League of America 29 and 30, 1964 "Crisis on Earth 3!"
1:04:42
1:04:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:42
Hey there all you criminals! Another episode has hit the airwaves, and it's a doozy! Ross (Stop! Let's Team Up!) joins me, and we cover this incredibly important story involving a new Earth and super villain team! Gardner Fox was really on fire with this story, as Ross and I point out. The fact that we get three super teams in this story is great, …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire Season 2! The Flash 129, 1962 "Double Danger on Earth!"
1:12:08
1:12:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:08
Hey there all you Scarlet Speedsters! Mart Gray is back, and he and I sat down to talk about a fantastic story from the Silver Age of DC comics, with Flash 129! This team up with Jay Garrick and Barry Allen is really fun, and we get Captain Cold and The Trickster as antagonists for the speedy duo! Plus, there's a predicament on Earth 2 that has bro…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire Season 2! Green Lantern 40, 1965 "Secret Origin of the Guardians!"
1:07:32
1:07:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:32
Hey there, All Stars! It's time for another episode of the show! In an effort to cover more Earth 1/Earth 2 crossovers, my buddy WardHillTerry is here, and we are covering a super fun Green Lantern comic from the Silver Age! We are covering issue number forty, which is significant for a few reasons. The biggest one being it's the first appearance o…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire! Season 2! The Flash 137, 1963 Vengeance of the Immortal Villain!
59:34
59:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:34
Hey there, Flashers! Oh, wait, I mean, friends! In this episode, Ross and I tackle a very important issue of The Flash. Not only is it a cool crossover between Earth 1 and Earth 2 characters, but it gives us the revival of the JSA as well! They'd been on a hiatus for quite sometime, but it takes a villain like Vandal Savage to bring them back toget…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire, Season 2! Justice League of America 37 and 38, 1965 "Crisis on Earth -A!" w/ Mart Gray!
1:15:59
1:15:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:15:59
Hey there, Crisis kids! It's time for another episode of the show! Mart has stopped by and we'll be taking a look at another early crossover between Earth 1 and Earth 2's mightiest heroes! Well, maybe the Justice League shows up for a panel or two. Shenanigans are afoot with Johnny Thunder and his Thunderbolt jump from Earth 2 to Earth 1, and the m…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire! Season 2, Freedom Fighters 13-15, plus Cancelled Comic Cavalcade 2, 1978!
1:31:47
1:31:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:31:47
Hey there, FF'ers! Well, the time has arrived for us to finish off our coverage of the Freedom Fighters! The book was cancelled after issue 15, but there was another story completed that wound up in another book. Ross, Terry and I will attempt to relay all the kooky aspects of these books, and our thoughts overall on the team/book. We get aliens, a…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire, Season 2! Justice League of America 21 and 22, 1963 "Crisis on Earth One and Two!
1:31:13
1:31:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:31:13
Hey there, leaguers! The show is back with another action packed episode! Mart Gray joins me for this seminal story! Believe it or not, this was a first time read for me, and I enjoyed sharing my enthusiasm with a long time fan like Mart. As we mentioned, this was a fill in episode, but don't worry, we'll finish off Freedom Fighters soon enough. Fo…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire, Season 2! Steel the Indestructible Man 5 and Cancelled Comic Cavalcade 2, 1978!
1:15:31
1:15:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:15:31
Hey there, All Stars! It's time for another episode of the show! My pal Mart Gray is back with me, and we're here to finish off our coverage of Steel! Not only do we cover issue five, but all the story that was intended for issue six, but the title (along with a plethora of others!) was cancelled, and that's how we got Cancelled Comic Cavalcade! Th…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire Season 2! DC Special 29, 1977 "The Untold Origin of the JSA!"
1:18:44
1:18:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:44
Hey there, JSA'ers! It's time for a very special edition of the show! Join Ross and I, as we welcome a new guest to the show! WardHillTerry is here, and he brings a wealth of knowledge, and a huge admiration for Earth 2 and all it's glory! The three of us dive into this comic and profess our love for the creative team, and Terry also gives us his E…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire Season 2! Freedom Fighters 10-12, 1977/8 “Trial of Doll Man”
1:03:32
1:03:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:32
We are back! After our holiday hiatus, the show is picking right back up where it left off, with our coverage of the Freedom Fighters! In this episode, Ross (@JSA4E) and I cover three more big issues and they are packed with action! Doll Man is in big trouble, and it looks as if he's had it. Phantom Lady, Uncle Sam, and the Human Bomb can't avoid t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire! Season 2, All Star Comics 60 and 61, 1976 "Vulcan: Son of Fire!"
1:08:48
1:08:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:48
Alright, Earth 2 crew! Get ready for two more issues of All Star Comics! Join Ross, Mart and I, as we travel to an alternate Earth, and watch the JSA and Super Squad battle a new foe. Where did this guy come from? What are his powers? Will Power Girl ever stop razzing Wildcat (let's hope not!). Plus, peril for Dr. Fate, and something brewing for Ha…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire! Season 2, Steel the Indestructible Man 3 and 4, 1978
1:17:37
1:17:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:17:37
Hey there, all you indestructible listeners out there! I've finally corralled Mart, and we're back in the saddle, covering two more issues of Steel! These two issues are split into two parts each, and are a lot of fun! Mart shows his love and affection for Gloria and Kathy, while I mispronounce names and laugh a lot (ok, as usual). We're only one m…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire! Season 2, Freedom Fighters 7-9, 1977!
1:16:17
1:16:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:16:17
Hey there, Freedom Fighters! Welcome to another installment of our continuing coverage of this fun title! Ross (@JSA4E) and I cover another triple dose of these issues, and they are a blast. They contain some really cool homages and we get the return of a villain thought dead (again). Miniature JLA'ers, an evil elf, and a murder! Join us for all th…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire Season 2! All Star Comics 58 and 59, 1976! "The Super Squad!"
1:17:29
1:17:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:17:29
Finally! We are back and better than ever! Join us for this romp on Earth 2, as we pick up with the continuation of All Star Comics from the Golden Age. Sean and Ross join me and we discuss these two issues, along with our thoughts on a few more things that may or may not be relevant! The books have a solid creative team, and we heap tons of praise…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire Season 2! Freedom Fighters 4-6, 1976!
1:09:54
1:09:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:09:54
Hey there, All Stars! We're back with another episode and this time, Ross is here and we cover three more fun issues of the Freedom Fighters! We get a two-part story featuring Wonder Woman, and then a story with some crazy wizards that summon a demon! Meanwhile, the team tries to figure out the strange, new powers they seem to have gained. Plus, th…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire, Season 2!, Freedom Fighters 1-3, 1976
1:15:36
1:15:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:15:36
Hey there, it’s time for Freedom Fighters to get some love! Join Ross and I as we dive into the first three issues of this fun series from 1976! Our heroes from Earth X arrive on Earth 1, and immediately face a stiff challenge in, the Silver Ghost! If you’d like to leave any feedback, please reach out to the show through email at Aworldonfirepodcas…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A World on Fire, Season 2! Steel the Indestructible Man 1 and 2, 1978
1:20:09
1:20:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:20:09
Welcome to our season two debut! Join Mart Gray and I, as we dive headfirst into Steel the Indestructible Man issues one and two! This short-lived series by Gerry Conway and company, is a lot of fun, and really adds a lot to the WWII era for DC comics! Get ready, as we explore this character and his other iterations as well! As usual, you can conta…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Bonus Episode! All-Star Comics 80 Page Giant, 1999! "Thunderstruck!"
40:26
40:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:26
Hey there, All Stars! We decided to send out a bonus episode until we get rolling with Season two of A World on Fire! This one was a listener suggestion (Thanks, JJ!), so we checked it out and loved it! Ross and I had a great time covering this story (only the All-Star Squadron story), but definitely check the entire book out, as it's solid! Four m…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 41, All-Star Squadron 66 and 67, 1987 Season 1 Finale!
1:45:43
1:45:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:45:43
Hey there, All Stars! As you've noticed from the episode description, this is our big finale! But, it's the end of season 1! You'l hear us explain where the show is heading in the near future, and we announce our intentions for Season 2! PLUS- as usual, we explore the last two issues of All-Star Squadron, as Roy sends us off with a spotlight on the…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 40, All-Star Squadron 64 and 65, 1986 "See You in the Funny Papers" and "The Origin of Johnny Quick"
1:06:59
1:06:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:59
Hey there, All Stars! Welcome to the penultimate chapter of the house that Roy built! In this exciting show, you'll get a crazy Golden Age story adapted by Roy and the crew, then we'll dive into the origin of our favorite speedster, Johnny Quick! These two comics were a blast to talk about, and Sean and I had a good time with them. As usual, you ca…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 39, All-Star Squadron 62 and 63 "Shining Knight" and "Robotman"
1:24:18
1:24:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:24:18
Hey there, All Stars! It's time for another episode of the show! Join Mart Gray and I, as we tackle two more spotlight issues from Roy the Boy and company. In this one we see The Shining Knight and Robotman each get the single issue treatment, and it's a blast. So, join us as we're counting down to the end of the series with these issues. As usual,…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 38, All-Star Squadron 60-61, 1986 “The End of the Beginning” and “Origin of Liberty Belle”
1:10:15
1:10:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:10:15
Hey there, All Stars! The show is back with more action than ever before! Join Sean Ross and I, as we close out the Mekanique story line, then move on to the fantastic origin of Liberty Belle!
…
continue reading
In this week's episode we talk to Lyndon Anderson, an Air Canada pilot, about his experiences as a commercial pilot.
…
continue reading
In the final episode of this year, we take a walk down this year's memory lane and explain all the tremendous opportunities we had this year!
…
continue reading
In this week's episode we talk about a strange Soviet technology, Ground Effect Aircraft, better known as Ekranoplans.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 37, All-Star Squadron 57-59, "Kaleidoscope, Crisis, and Mekanique!"
1:09:59
1:09:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:09:59
Hey there, All Stars! It's time for more action, as Mart and I are bringing you three awesome issues in this episode. First up, we get a quick interlude about some more fallout from Crisis! Then, we'll get the first two parts (of three) involving the new character, Mekanique! The team must battle her and Robotman, as the two have formed a mechanica…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 36, All-Star Squadron 55 and 56, 1986 "Crisis at Canaveral!" and "The Sinister Secret of the Sixth Sense!"
1:06:29
1:06:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:29
Hey there, All Stars! It's time for another episode of the show! Join me and Sean Ross, as we attempt to slowly wrap up the Crisis crossovers in this book! The first issue deals with it head on, and the second issue...well, sorta doesn't, but we'll endeavor to explain! We do get the Seven Soldiers of Victory, though, and that is cool!As usual, you …
…
continue reading
In this week's episode, we speak about the fantastic opportunity for cadets 16 to make some money over the summer. Find out more on this week's episode of the CAC Podcast!
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
AvGeeks: The evolution of commercial airlines
18:56
18:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:56
In this week's episode we talk about commercial aviation and how it grew from a small market of just a handful of aircraft into the multi-billion dollar industry it is today.
…
continue reading
In this week's episode we talk about air defence systems and their evolution from simple radar installations all the way to the advanced early warning systems of today
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 35, All-Star Squadron 53 and 54, 1986 "Worlds in Turmoil" and "Crisis Comes to 1942!"
1:19:09
1:19:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:19:09
Hey there, All Stars! It’s time for two more issues! We have another couple of parts involving the Monster Society of Evil or Society of Oom, if you please! Take a journey with Mart Grey and I as we prepare you for the red sky chronicles! We see the return of Firebrand, Superman, super buttocks, and the worm turns! As usual, you can leave feedback …
…
continue reading
102 Squadron had tremendous success at this years Air Cadet Activity Day at CFB Borden. Find out what happened on this week's episode of the CAC Podcast!
…
continue reading
To mark the 80th anniversary of this historic mission, we talk about the daring Doolittle Raid carried out by the US military during WW2 and the planning behind it
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 34, All-Star Squadron 51 and 52, 1985 "VS The Monster Society of Evil" and "From Fear to Eternity!"
1:12:54
1:12:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:54
Hey there, All Stars! The show is back with another episode! Sean Ross is here and we talk two more issues of All-Star Squadron, and they are wild. First up, we get a confrontation between some of the team and the Monster Society of Evil! Then, the story takes a swerve and it leads to the big red cheese, as Shazam returns! Crisis is really ramping …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
AvGeeks: True-crime the Tenerife Disaster
19:02
19:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:02
In this week’s true crime episode we talk about the deadliest plane crash in history; the Tenerife disaster and the causes behind it.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 33, All-Star Squadron 50, 1985 " Crisis Crossover!"
1:33:29
1:33:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:33:29
Hey there, All Stars! Well, it's the big one! Issue number fifty, and the Crisis! Join me, and my All-Star buddies, Mart Gray and Sean Ross, as we tackle this oversized issue. Roy had his hands full as he tied in an issue from All Star Comics (13, from 1942, which we talk about as well), to this mayhem filled issue. We see Rockets, Goose-steppers, …
…
continue reading