Best 2 Nerds And A Joke Podcasts (2024)

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Batman: The Killing Joke- The Origin of the Joker (if it's actually canon) 1:25:00

2d ago1:25:00

1:25:00

In this weeks episode, Spooky Season kicks of with Ryan making Jamie read Batman: The Killing Joke (because homicidal clowns are kinda Halloween-ish). Written by Alan Moore, art by Brian Bolland and colours by John Higgins (or not, depending on the version). They also go over the different colourings of the different versions of the comic, Alan Moo…

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Hellboy: The Crooked Man- He's Half Demon, But He's Also A Fully Chilled Dude 1:19:34

9d ago1:19:34

1:19:34

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2008 limited series, Hellboy: The Crooked Man. Written by Mike Mignola and art by Richard Corben. They also go on a few witch based tangents like how they are depicted in media, the role they played in the world war 2, why they are associated with cats, and just how Hellboy is such a chill dude. Time…

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James Bond: 007 by Garth Ennis- An Even More Violent Bond? 1:27:40

16d ago1:27:40

1:27:40

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 limited series, James Bond: 007. Written by Garth Ennis, art by Rapha Lobosco and colours by Jorge Sutil. They also go on tangents about how this comic and the films compare to the original Bond novels, Operation Paperclip, and Jamie teaches us about the Cambridge 5 spy ring and Russian maps of…

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Ultimate X-Men & Remembering John Cassaday 1:05:11

24d ago1:05:11

1:05:11

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-6 of the currently ongoing series, Ultimate X-Men. Written and art by Peach Momoko. They also discuss the wider Marvel Ultimate Universe as well as why some comic readers do not like the work of Tom King (not Ryan, he's a big fan) TW: Some discussion of suicide Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 05:20 - Co…

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The Penguin by Tom King- And The Use of Censored Swearing in Comic Books 1:11:33

1M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read DC's 2023 limited series, The Penguin. Written by Tom King, art by Rafael de Latorre and colours by Marcelo Maiolo. They also have a surprisingly measured discussion on the use of censored swearing in comic books. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 02:57 - Comic Credits 04:24 - Overall Thoughts- Non spoiler 15:20 -…

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Watchmen Part 2- One Of The Best Endings in Comics & The Adaptations 1:40:01

1M ago1:40:01

1:40:01

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie continue reading issues 7-12 of the 1986, critically acclaimed limited series, Watchmen. Written by Alan Moore, art by Dave Gibbons, and colour by John Higgins. They also talk about the 2009 live action film, the recently released animated adaptation, the HBO TV show and it's comic book sequels. Timecodes 00:…

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Watchmen part 1- How It Was Made and Why Moore Hates The Adaptations 1:29:17

1M ago1:29:17

1:29:17

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie re-read the 1986, critically acclaimed limited series, Watchmen. Written by Alan Moore, art by Dave Gibbons, and colour by John Higgins. They also go on tangents about why Alan Moore stopped writing comics, The Charlton Comics characters that inspired the story, the potential plot hole of the story, and if Ro…

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Alien 2024- Does It Hold Up To The Films? (Specifically The Good Ones) 1:10:08

2M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 limited comic book series, Alien. Written by Declan Shalvey, with art by Andrea Broccardo & Declan Shalvey, and colour by Ruth Redmond & Declan Shalvey. They also go on tangents like Ryan badly explaining the Alien franchise, when The Simpsons was good, how good Hamilton is, debating the best St…

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The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite- The Best Comic For Adapting To TV? 1:14:14

2M ago1:14:14

1:14:14

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2007 limited series, The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite. Written by Gerard Way, art by Gabriel Bá, and colours by Dave Stewart. They also go on tangents about comparing it to it's television adaptation, Jamie attempts to explain Jungian Psychology, and their brief experiences with My Chemical Rom…

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John Constantine: Dead In America- Plus Eisner Awards 2024 and Robert Downey Jr. Casting 1:14:57

2M ago1:14:57

1:14:57

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read 2024's John Constantine: Hellblazer: Dead In America. Written by Si Spurrier, art by Aaron Campbell and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go over some of the Eisner Award 2024 winners from SDCC as well as an in depth discussion on the Robert Downey Jr. casting and future of the larger Marvel Cinematic…

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Deadpool 2024- Plus Deadpool & Wolverine Review to end Merc with a Mouth Month! 1:50:35

2M ago1:50:35

1:50:35

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie cap off Merc with a Mouth Month with both a comic and film review. The comic is this year's Deadpool series, written by Cody Ziglar, art by Roge Antonio, and colours by Guru-eFX. They also go on tangents on the meme rise of fame for Deadpool, how meta humour is like MSG, a game of "Name the Marvel Character",a…

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What’s Truly a “True Story” in Hollywood (with Naomi Despres & John Gatins) 43:26

3M ago43:26

43:26

In March, after years of work, producer Naomi Despres and screenwriter John Gatins released “Little Wing,” the story of a young pigeon racer, first told by Susan Orlean, in The New Yorker. In this episode of The Sunday Long Read Podcast, Despres and Gatins explain the trials and tribulations of getting an adaptation like this one out into the world…

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Deadpool (2012)- The Best Deadpool Comic Series? (Featuring Wolverine and Captain America) 1:19:06

3M ago1:19:06

1:19:06

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 15-19 of his favourite Deadpool comic run from 2012. Written by Gerry Duggan & Brian Posehn, art by Declan Shalvey, and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on brief tangents about Deadpool's sexual orientation, Jamie attempting to recall Wolverine and Captain America's origins, how Hugh Jackma…

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Cable and Deadpool- Continuing Merc with a Mouth Month to the 00s 1:05:58

3M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2004 comic series, Cable and Deadpool. Written by Fabian Nicieza and art by Mark Brooks and Patrick Zircher. They also go on tangents like Jamie briefly explains Deadpool's origin, Ryan badly explains the history and origin of Cable, why Arrested Development was so good, and which heroes have the mor…

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Texas Monthly's adaptation boom (with Megan Creydt) 36:23

3M ago36:23

36:23

Over the last few years, Texas Monthly has had a booming success on the big and small screen, turning impeccable stories into films and TV series. In an interview with The Sunday Long Read’s Jacob Feldman, Texas Monthly’s Executive Producer for TV, films and podcasts, Megan Creydt, explains how it all happened. Show notes : Lawrence Wright’s Texas …

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Deadpool 1997- Starting Merc With a Mouth Month With His First Ongoing Series 1:17:31

3M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read Deadpool's first ongoing series from 1997. Written by Joe Kelly, pencils by Ed McGuinness and inks by Nathan Massengill. They also go on tangents about MCU fantasy booking, Jamie's comparison of Deadpool to Shakespeare, Jamie's disdain for this specific portrayal of the Irish accent, and an attempt at a …

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DC's Shazam! (2023)- A Great Comic Staring Captain [REDACTED] 1:10:24

3M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 ongoing series, Shazam!. By storytellers Mark Waid and Dan Mora with colours by Alejandro Sánchez. They also go on tangents about why heatwaves feel worse in England, why they still claim to not be Star Wars fans, how all gods are real...sort of, and their favorite kids TV shows. Timecodes 00:00…

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Speaking To The Nerds (with Marc Bernardin) 44:38

3M ago44:38

44:38

A self-described “Star War Kid” and “nerd,” Marc Bernardin left journalism a few years ago to follow his dream: becoming a television writer. Bernardin explains to host Jacob Feldman why nerd culture took over entertainment, and what it was like making the jump from magazine newsroom to Hollywood writers’ room. Marc Bernardin is a writer, director,…

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Phantom Road- Imagine Lost but in an 18 Wheeler 1:18:37

4M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 comic book series, Phantom Road. Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Gabriel H. Walta and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on tangents about Mystery Box style fiction, how the original mystery box series was The Twilight Zone, Jamie explains MKUltra and also goes on a rant about Harry Potter T…

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Birds of Prey- DC Women Superheroes Do A Taken/Oceans 11 1:27:21

4M ago1:27:21

1:27:21

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 ongoing, Eisner Award nominated series, Birds of Prey. Written by Kelly Thompson, art by Leonardo Romero and Arist Deyn, and colours by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on tangents about how great Margot Robbie is, how great The Big Short is, debating the semantics of a plot hole, and Ryan badly ex…

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The Art of Big Audience Storytelling (with Jessica Pressler) 37:47

4M ago37:47

37:47

In a span of only three years, two of Jessica Pressler’s New York Magazine stories ended up on screen, a journey that involved a playdate with Julia Stiles in Queens. In an interview with Don Van Natta Jr., Pressler recounts her experience writing the original stories and the oddness of seeing herself played in a film twice. Jessica Pressler is a c…

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Ultimate Spider-Man- The Best Spider-Man Comic for Years! 1:35:16

4M ago1:35:16

1:35:16

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently on going series, Ultimate Spider-Man. Written by Jonathan Hickman and art by Marco Checchetto and David Messina. Ryan also badly explains the history of the Marvel Ultimate Universe, decides who would win between Captain America and Batman, and Jamie gets exposed for never reading prologues…

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Transformers- Better than the films? (Yes, but it was a pretty low bar to be fair) 1:13:31

4M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently ongoing and currently Eisner Award nominated comic book series, Transformers. Written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson with colour by Mike Spicer. You'll also hear about Ryan's dumb idea for a comic book, Ryan explaining some of the wrestling moves that the Transformers do to each other, …

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Nightwing(2016)- Examining Dick Grayson's Pirate Booty 1:17:30

5M ago1:17:30

1:17:30

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 105-110 of the currently ongoing, Eisner Award nominated series Nightwing. Written by Tom Taylor and art by Bruno Redono, Stephen Byrne and Sami Basri. They also talk about how the unique perspective of issue 105 has earned it's own award nomination, some quick back stories for Dick Grayson and Da…

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Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees- Winnie the Pooh as a Serial Killer...But Good 1:26:41

5M ago1:26:41

1:26:41

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees, with story and art by Patrick Horvath and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. They also discuss it's similarities to Dexter, it's themes of natural vs unnatural violence, whether it's pretentious to be called Jesus, and swear words are magic. Y…

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The Cull- Stranger Things meets Narnia 1:16:25

5M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, The Cull, which is written by Kelly Thompson, art by Mattia De Iulis and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. They also go on tangents about their love of American diners, the similarities between TMNT and Sex in the City, the underrated TV show Misfits and the ChatGPT robot that…

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Star Wars-gasbord (like smorgasbord...but with Star Wars comics instead of cheese) 1:24:53

5M ago1:24:53

1:24:53

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie celebrate May the 4th by going through some of the current, ongoing Star Wars comic titles from Marvel. Specifically, Mace Windu, Jango Fett, and Darth Maul - Black, White & Red. They also go on tangents about the difference between American trucks and British lorries, Jamie's child trauma from Disneyland, and …

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Void Rivals- The Transformers/G.I Joe Universe Starts Here....sort of 1:08:38

5M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023, ongoing series from Image Comics, Void Rivals, written by Robert Kirkman, drawn by Lorenzo De Felici and colored by Matheus Lopes. They also go on some long tangents about the British version of G.I. Joe, the upcoming Community movie, and how Marlon Brando was a difficult actor. So there's som…

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#1- Sensational She-Hulk- Superhero, Rom-Com, Legal Drama and More? 1:01:43

6M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Sensational She-Hulk, written by Rainbow Rowell and art by Andrés Genolet and Dee Cunniffe. Not so many tangents this week as Jamie was recovering from illness and Ryan was just tired. YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podc…

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Fallout: New Vegas- All Roads- There's somehow only ONE Fallout comic 1:16:25

6M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the only Fallout related comic book that Bethesda have ever allowed to be produced for some reason. Fallout: New Vegas- All Roads is a prequel to the video game and was written by Chris Avellone, pencils by Jean Diaz and Wellinton Alves, and inks by Belardino Brabo and Nelson Pereira They also fill time…

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Chip Zdarsky's Newburn- Too Cool for School or Just a Marty Sue? 1:01:55

6M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2021 ongoing series, Newburn, written by Chip Zdarsky and art by Jacob Phillips. They also go on tangents about cromulent T-shirts, the best John Wick films, and the superior modern adaptation of Sherlock Holmes. From 54.30, they also give their recommendations for The Bad Batch season 3, X-Men 97 a…

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Justice League Vs Godzilla Vs Kong- Much Better Than Pacific Rim 1:05:33

6M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the currently releasing, limited series, Justice League Vs Godzilla Vs Kong. Written by Brian Buccellato, art by Christian Duce, and colour by Luis Guerrero. They also go on tangents about how Mike Tyson fixed Steve-o's nose, why Johnny Depp is weird, the insurance premiums of DC comics cities, and the …

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X Men: Days of Future Past- The Peak of 80's Marvel? 1:12:46

7M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 1981 released story line, Days of Future Past, from issues #141–142 of The Uncanny X-Men. Created by the writer/artist team of Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin. They also go on tangents about the friendship between Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, the highlights of Daniel Radcliffe's care…

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Wonder Woman (2023)- Good Like The Film? Or Bad Like The Other Film? 1:13:29

7M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Wonder Woman, written by Tom King and art by Danial Sampere. They also talk a bit about the passing of Akira Toriyama, the modern representation of female superheroes, and Jamie attempts to explain what the 80/20 principle is. YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40J…

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Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Lost Adventures- The Best Comic Book Adaptation? (that we've read) 1:16:56

7M ago1:16:56

1:16:56

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2005 anthology series, Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Lost Adventures, produced by the animation's original creators, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. They also go on tangents about why Ryan assumed Jamie had already seen the original animation, how different parts of the world progre…

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Dune- A Better Star Wars Then Star Wars? 1:21:10

7M ago1:21:10

1:21:10

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the graphic novel adaptation of the 1965 epic science fiction novel, Dune, by American author Frank Herbert. Adapted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson with illustration by Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín. They also go on tangents about Norfolk's love of Alan Partridge, would you trust yourself with …

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W0rldtr33- Violence AND Nudity?! (shocked shrug emoji) 1:16:42

8M ago1:16:42

1:16:42

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023, currently ongoing series, W0rldtr33, written by Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV and art by Fernando Blanco. They also go on tangents about the differences between sex and violence in modern culture, the acting ranges of Colin Farrell and Colin Firth, and what would happen if the in…

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Marvel's Spider-Man: Reign- OK, This One Is Actually The WORST Comic 1:32:59

8M ago1:32:59

1:32:59

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the "The Room" of superhero comics, Spider-Man: Reign. Not as many tangents this episode but plenty of plot holes, weird character motivations and very baffling art choices. Comic talk starts 07.18 YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.c…

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Marvel's Immortal Thor- How Does It Compare To Immortal Hulk? 1:08:59

8M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Immortal Thor, written by Al Ewing, pencil by Martin Coccolo and colors by Matthew Wilson. They also go on tangents about Alex Ross' cover art, how Thatcher ruined the British 80's, and Jamie's reading of a NSFW poem by Robert Burns. Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us…

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Slam Dunk- This manga about basketball is a real 3-pointer 1:17:26

8M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 1990 Japanese sports manga series, Slam Dunk, written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. They also go on tangents about the Shaq Fu video game, racism in Japan and how a mountain would wear a mustache.By Ryan & Jamie

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Predator Vs. Wolverine- Marvel's Moby Dick? 1:02:10

9M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series comic book, Predator Vs. Wolverine, written by Ben Percy and drawn by Greg Land (issue 1), Andrea Di Vito (issue 2), and Ken Lashley (issues 3–4). They also go on tangents about how Ryan Gosling was a scary kid, the unintentional genius of The Room, and why Topher Grace is back i…

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Where The Body Was- The BEST Ongoing Writer/Artist Collaborators? 1:23:18

9M ago1:23:18

1:23:18

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 graphic novel, Where The Body Was, by the critically acclaimed, award winning, writer and artist team of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. They also go on tangents about the dystopian future of supermarket cheese, why Catcher in the Rye sucks and the similarities between trade paperback comics and…

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Poison Ivy- Ending the World with Fungus (but not like The Last of Us) 1:16:27

9M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2022 ongoing comic book series, Poison Ivy, written by G. Willow Wilson and art by Marcio Takara. They also discuss antihero characters, the Bat family, and the historical correspondent for the podcast. TW: There is also a 5 minute section towards the end of the episode in which they talk about them…

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Episode #2, Gas Stations/Snacks 27:09

9M ago27:09

27:09

This week the three amigos go pedal to the metal as they discuss the best Gas Stations and snacks. Don't forget to email us at bojpodcast@gmail.com to have your comment featured in our next episode!

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Marvel 1602- Historically Accurate Superheroes? 1:14:06

9M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2003, limited series comic book, Marvel 1602, written by Neil Gaiman, penciled by Andy Kubert, and digitally painted by Richard Isanove. They also go over some of the surprising historical accuracy of the title, as well as a tangent about actors being posthumously added in to movies which starts at …

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Episode #1 Names 30:31

9M ago30:31

30:31

This week the trio discusses the most popular names, weird names, and the meanings behind them. E-mail us at bojpodcast@gmail.com to have your comment featured on the next on!

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Cheers & Jeers 2023- The Best and Worst of Comics (that we read) 1:38:36

9M ago1:38:36

1:38:36

In the last episode of the year (technically the first of the new year), Ryan and Jamie go over all of the comics they read over 2023, pick their best and worst over a range of categories and assign rankings (with the help of some gen-z parlance). If you're looking for comics to check out from the past year, then this episode will certainly give yo…

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Marvel Holiday Special 1991- Confirming Santa is a mutant 1:30:07

10M ago1:30:07

1:30:07

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the the first Marvel Holiday Special from 1991. This is an anthology of Christmas themed stories about some of Marvel's most festive characters including Ghost Rider, The Punisher, Captain Ultra (you don't know Captain Ultra?) and an Omega level powered mutant named Kris Kringle. YouTube- https://www.yo…

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Batman & Superman- First appearances to present day 1:44:43

10M ago1:44:43

1:44:43

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie do a retrospective on the first appearances of Batman & Superman and compare them to their modern day counterparts to see how the characters have changed over the decades. 08.48- Comic talks starts 15.03- Action Comics issue 1 56.30- Detective Comics 27 1.12.45- Modern Comics YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/ch…

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Doctor Who: Once upon a Time Lord 1:36:48

10M ago1:36:48

1:36:48

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 one-shot comic book, Doctor Who: Once upon a Time Lord, written by Dan Slott and art by Christopher Jones and Matthew Dow Smith. They also go on tangents about Robert Pattinson's acting, Roald Dahl's military flying and James Bond's films (because they're all also British or something)…

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