This week Zach is joined by Dungeons and Dragons friends, Jules and Devon to talk one of their favorite comics, the re-telling of the Greek myth, The Adbuction of Persephone as a sleek, modern love story, Lore Olympus! Tune in to hear why millions of people have read this comic on Webtoon, and turned the print versions into New York Times best sell…

In the latest installment of our ongoing series “We’re Bad At Movies But We Have A Lot Of Enthusiasm”, this week we decided to finally watch the 2014 movie John Wick. And we loved it. It’s an absolute symphony of beautifully-choreographed violence that takes the ridiculously improbable storyline of “Terrifying former hitman goes on a... The post Bi…

Anybody up for a challenge? Reading challenges are popular across TikTok, StoryGraph, and pretty much anywhere you find readers. Megan and Marissa give their thoughts on reading challenges – which ones they love and which ones they can't quite get into. Megan compares reading challenges to playing the Sims and Marissa changes her opinion quickly as…

This week, Zach threw out his back and had to lay around a lot! Consequently it gave him plenty of time to catch up on his ever growing stack! Books this week: Blood Tree #1-6 (Image Comics/Mad Ghost) Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Maxim Simic (Simich? Shimich?) Colors by John Kalisz Letters by Rob Leigh Void Rivals #1-10 (Image Comics/Skybound)…

Happy 4th of July! Or if you don’t celebrate that, happy Thursday. It’s time once again for a super quick Travel Edition because we’re so busy being crazy jet setters! Either that or we’re all celebrating our Mom’s birthday and we lost track of time and had to record at the last minute. YOU DECIDE.... The post Binary System Podcast #416 – Light Spe…

Zach and guest Rob Hoover return to the world of Spawn to see how the story of Al Simmons continues to unfold as he battles Heaven, Hell, corrupt government, and his own inner turmoil. Created by: Todd McFarlane Written by: Various Art by: Various --------------------------------------------------- Check out Rob Hoover's art for the children's book…

Alix Calfa joins us for a surprise guest episode! Marissa and Alix discuss BookTok – and, in fact, all things about books online. The readers tackle discussing good recommendations and poor ones, as well as some of the more popular BookTok books and whether they are worth the read. As always, we start the podcast with some of our more recent reads.…

Zach is joined by writer, Justin Coke to talk his upcoming project, SWAT: Eldrich Blue #1. They discuss the idea behind the Secret Wizard Assault Team, what drives Justin as a writer, his transition from writing novels to comics and much, much more! If you're looking for a comic that is a mix between What We Do In the Shadows and The Wire with a da…

It’s a short recap this week, since the action for the latest episode episode of Welcome to Night Vale can basically be summed up with “And then there was a battle.” We get a weird glimpse into the past (future?) of Kevin from Desert Bluffs, the Library Tweens need to, well, not learn to respect... The post Binary System Podcast #415 – WTNV #250 “F…

Zach is joined by Kenneth Laster to talk his brand new comic: Zeta Galaxy Outlaws (currently campaigning on Kickstarter)! They also talk one of the comics within the DNA of Zeta Galaxy Outlaws, the Aleš Kot and Tradd Moore sci-fi action romance: The New World! --------------------------------------------------- Be sure to head over and back Zeta Ga…

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for: our interview with Rachel Smythe! She was genuinely the sweetest, most wonderful person we’ve ever met and it was a pure delight to talk to her. Thank you all so much for your support and love over the YEARS we've been doing this! We love you!By Lore OlymPOD

Zoey & Erin from Lore OlymPOD are joining us on the podcast to discuss the end of Lore Olympus! We're discussing the ending of the series, the fashion, the LO merch we have, the other webtoons we're reading, and so much more!LORE OLYMPUS IN PRINT: www.loreolympusbooks.comHEROES AND VILLAINS MERCH: heroesvillains.com/collections/lore-olympusSUPPORT …

Mother Lauren is sponsoring a citywide cleansing of Night Vale and yes that’s exactly as scary as it sounds. Self care is still important, so don’t forget to check into the Maximum Security Spa for a few hours. Or days. Years? Whatever, the good word of the day is TEETH. After the recap, Kathryn just... The post Binary System Podcast #414 – WTNV #2…

Do you use bookmarks? Marissa and Megan discuss the most remarkable bookmarks they've had over the years. From American one-dollar bills to a leather marker with a flower that seems one petal short, both readers talk about whether or not they use them, what will count as a bookmark, and whether dog-earring is ever an option. We start the podcast wi…

Zach is joined by Thor and Micah from The Git Rec'd Podcast to discuss the hit Disney+ follow-up to X-Men: The Animated Series: X-Men 97! What did they think of the show? Do they have a problem with Gambit's pink crop top? Tune in and find out! --------------------------------------------------- Want to hear more from Thor and Micah? Check out the …

The wildly popular webcomic Lore Olympus wraps up with episode 280! We were a little worried that there were so many unresolved plot threads left for the final episode, but Rachel Smythe managed to tie everything together in a pretty little bow. No spoilers, but if you have any questions about how it all ended... The post Binary System Podcast #413…

Zach takes a look at how the Vietnam War shaped the culture of American art and thus influenced all of what would make Wolverine into a beloved character. --------------------------------------------------- Big thanks to Neura-Flow for the song, "Battlefield Elegy." All their music is available on Pixabay.com. They're free, but, donations are appre…

I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING WE'RE ALL CRYING IT'S FINE Our FINAL episode covering the FINAL two chapters of Lore Olympus, chapters 279 & 280, featuring: Redecorating all the men's restrooms in the Underworld One last tub time emergency for Hermes MOMMIES everywhere Our headcanon on what happened to Apollo after the finale & our undying love for yo…

My friends, we've reached the final episode of Lore Olympus. I can barely process it. It's the end of an era. On the podcast, we have the creator of Lore Olympus, Rachel Smythe, discussing:* How it felt to end the series* Why she'd like to issue a formal apology to the audience of the New York Comic Con* The fashion moments at the end of the series…

There is nothing wrong with your radio, Night Vale, do not attempt to adjust the dial. Mother Lauren is controlling the transmission. And she is pissed. This week’s Night Vale recap features nightmare images of a clawed monster Freddy Kruegering her way down the street, but also asks the age-old question: is a hot dog... The post Binary System Podc…

Slumps suck. Reading slumps extra suck. Every avid reader has been through one reading slump or another and, while sometimes they are inevitable, there are some ways to get through them without losing your mind. Marissa and Megan discuss their experiences with their own reading slumps, and all the top tips they have to prevent them. From reading ch…

Marvel's new Ultimate Universe debuted in the pages of Ultimate Invasion almost one year ago, and has sinced spawned three series (Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Black Panther, and Ultimate X-Men) with a fourth incoming (The Ultimates). How is this new universe doing? Zach sits down with Danny Martinez from The Next Issue Podcast and the I Read Comi…

Only three episodes left of Lore Olympus, and there is a lot going on. We’re not sure how many of the unresolved plot threads are gonna get wrapped up in the series finale (Eros and Psyche? Zeus’s millennia of betrayal? Leto finally getting her comeuppance?), but in the two episodes we’re recapping this week we... The post Binary System Podcast #41…

This week Zach is joined by Caroline Palmer, author of the middle grade graphic novel, Camp Prodigy to take about their brand new graphic novel, their process, and the things that inspired them to become a creator! Camp Prodigy: After attending an incredible concert, Tate Seong is inspired to become a professional violist. There’s just one problem:…

Our SECOND TO LAST EPISODE (*sob*) covering chapters 277 & 278, featuring: The nymphs of Demeter's Home For Women Wronged by Men showing what 27th wave feminism looks like The debut of our Ouranos voice Apollo suffering AMENBy Lore OlymPOD

It’s another Travel Edition this week as we brave the wilds of Southeast North America (otherwise known as our parents’ place in Bradenton.) First up is a lightning quick recap of Night Vale as Cecil revisits a very strange kids show and correctly answers the daily puzzle. (It’s entropy. The answer is always entropy.) After... The post Binary Syste…

Everybody loves a good villain. From the most sinister non-human entities to the humans we start to empathize with, we've got all the best baddies from books we've read. We start with a classic President Snow and end with an even more classic villain who will suck your blood, and we hit every bad guy in between. We start the podcast with our most-r…

Zach waited on a Kickstarter comic for two years, and it finally arrived! Did he enjoy it? Was it worth the wait? Blackstone City is broken and filled with crime. It needs a new hero! Enter, The Dusk! Jaime Nunez is a Public Defender by day, and dons a cape and cowl by night to protect the people of his city, and to try and take down the new crime …

Can Cherri be redeemed? We're discussing Eve's reaction to Cherri's devastating "confession" video. Could they ever be friends again? We're talking about episodes 82-84 of Eaternal Nocturnal by instantmiso! OIN INSTANTMISO'S PATREON: patreon.com/instantmisoJOIN MY PATREON FOR EARLY ACCESS:patreon.com/girlwonderEATERNAL NOCTURNAL IN 33 MINUTES (Reca…

Okay everybody GIANT SPOILER WARNINGS DANGER DANGER THIS IS NOT A DRILL. So, way back on August 2, 2018 the 24th episode of Lore Olympus was released. Apollo let himself into Persephone’s bedroom and what happened next set in motion a series of events that changed the story forever and made a lot of people... The post Binary System Podcast #409 – L…

Zach is joined by the host of the I Read Comic Books podcast, Mike Rapin, to talk the hilarious and heartfelt, dungeoncrawling foodie manga, Delicious in Dungeon! When an adventuring party has to save one of their own from being digested by a dragon, they'll do anything they can to get through the dungeon again and kill the giant beast, even if it …

Covering LO chapters 275 & 276, featuring: LOTS of audacity from Kronos A BOLD request from Morpheus The end of our Kronos voice acting!By Lore OlymPOD

Millie, I think you need to get out of this! You too, Finley! Today, we're discussing episodes 21-26 of Klimt's Kisses by LimeS!SUPPORT THE CREATOR:patreon.com/limeseahorse https://www.instagram.com/limeseahorseMY PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/girlwonderConnect with Girl Wonder: My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTk-JbxxAnf5TKy…

From the rawest insight into people's lives to illuminating spotlights on important issues, biographies and memoirs can leave a long-lasting impact. In this episode, Marissa and Megan discuss their favourite memoirs and autobiographies. Marissa discusses several dancer and a few artists' memoirs, while Megan talks about reading about therapy and de…

Zach is joined by Dane Wilt to take the long dormant 1980s cartoon, SilverHawks, and come up with a way to bring it back to life in comic book form. And boy, do they ever take divergent paths with this one! --------------------------------------------------- GoFundMe to help my wife's family in Vietnam Any help is appreciated. We also understand if…

Okay, Hera! Also Melinoe explains how she was born and we go on a deep dive through the times Melinoe has appeared in the comic! Discussing eps 271-273 of Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe!LORE OLYMPUS IN PRINT: www.loreolympusbooks.comHEROES AND VILLAINS MERCH: heroesvillains.com/collections/lore-olympusMY PATREON FOR EARLY ACCESS: www.patreon.com/gir…

The Lore Olympus comic tackles a lot of issues about abuse: spousal, parental, generational. The latest two episodes are no exception, but they also don’t really need trigger warnings because the focus here is the response to that abuse. Rachel Smythe gives a balanced look at how abuse victims can overcome the feeling of guilt... The post Binary Sy…

Zach catches up on some reading, and focuses on #1 issues that he's been meaning to give a go! On the chopping block: Helen of Wyndhorn #1 (Dark Horse Comics) Written by Tom King Art by Bilquis Evely Colors by Matheus Lopes Letters by Clayton Cowles Dawnrunner #1 (Dark Horse Comics) Written by Ram V Art by Evan Cagle Colors by Dave Stewart Letters …

Covering LO chapters 273 & 274, featuring: A special rendition of the birds & the bees A young witch finally worthy of Hecate’s tutelage Metis and Zoey getting in a fightBy Lore OlymPOD

Cherri, why are you lying?! Chapters 79-81 of Eaternal Nocturnal had me **STRESSED**. Let's breakdown and analyze every single thing Cherri said in her "confession" to her millions of followers. Discussing eps 79-81 of Eaternal Nocturnal by instantmiso.JOIN INSTANTMISO'S PATREON: patreon.com/instantmisoJOIN MY PATREON FOR EARLY ACCESS:patreon.com/g…

On this week’s Night Vale recap we discuss Abby’s DEEP SEATED RESENTMENT towards Cecil. Some of it is unfair (it’s not Cecil’s fault that Abby had to be the de facto parent because their actual parents sucked) but some of it is valid (let’s face it, Cecil was horrible to Abby’s husband Steve, on the... The post Binary System Podcast #407 – WTNV #24…

Welcome to Poetry 101. Marissa is a big poetry buff, and this week we're discussing all our best tips for getting into poetry. Throughout this podcast, Marissa and Megan share their experiences with poems and poetry – and give you all the reasons why you shouldn't be scared of them, no matter what your high school English teacher made you feel. Fro…

After playing with his son, Zach has a moment of nostalgia about all the amazing superhero video games he's played and loved throughout the years. Here's a bunch of them! --------------------------------------------------- GoFundMe to help my wife's family in Vietnam Any help is appreciated. We also understand if you can't. A share would also be ni…

A jam-packed episode discussing Hera’s vision of her own death, Hera’s relationship with Echo, Hades and Melinoe, and what the heck is little Dionysus up to? We're analyzing episodes 268-270 of Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe! Joining me on the podcast is Jillian!LORE OLYMPUS IN PRINT: www.loreolympusbooks.comHEROES AND VILLAINS MERCH: heroesvillains…

You know how we’ve mentioned for a while that Rachel can be very, let’s say, judicious, with her plot reveals? Some of the commenters have been complaining that it can take quite a long time for anything to happen in the Lore Olympus comic. Hopefully everyone’s happier now, because a lot happened in the most... The post Binary System Podcast #406 –…

Zach takes a deep dive into one of his favorite often-overlooked characters: Simon Williams, aka, WONDER MAN! Maybe when the episode is over, you won't think he's quite so lame. That's the goal! --------------------------------------------------- Check out Dreampass and all their killer tracks on Spotify! -------------------------------------------…

Covering LO chapters 271 & 272, featuring: Hera's Oscar-worthy acting skills The worst day of Persephone's life made even worse by the appearance of her toddler A very wise little grape boyBy Lore OlymPOD

On this week’s Night Vale recap, Carlos and Cecil hold an exclusive Art Show (ie: a family dinner so they can show off Estaban’s drawing on the fridge) and we get some of our favorite horror tropes: unreliable narrators, creepy jumps in time, and pictures that change when you’re not looking at them. Or do... The post Binary System Podcast #405 – WT…

Zach is joined by Matt Suter of The Kickstart w/Matt and Matt to talk the werewolf horror comic with a modern twist, Wolf Moon! What if the curse of the werewolf was more than a curse, and could move between hosts? What if when it was done with its murderous rampage, it left you behind, a husk of your former self? How do you deal with such a danger…

The nuance of Klimt's Kisses. The action in The Mafia Nanny. The slowburn of Lady Liar. We are discussing these three comics on the podcast for the first time! SUPPORT THE CREATORS:patreon.com/limeseahorse https://www.instagram.com/limeseahorsehttps://twitter.com/matter_violethttps://www.patreon.com/Maripaz_Villarhttps://www.instagram.com/maripaz_v…