Best Men One Pub Podcasts (2024)

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X-Men / Gaiman / Kid Venom / Indie Pub Moves 1:22:37

3h ago1:22:37

1:22:37

This week we're unfortunately discussing/navigating another comic community accusation of assualt. Next, we'll get into independent publisher moves with Boom! getting purchased, and a DSTLRY distribution change which gets us asking how are they doing on their mission to disrupt the industry. We'll also touch on the U.S. Mint making DC coins, Crimin…

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St. Louis Review / Zatanna / Infinity Watch 1:07:12

14d ago1:07:12

1:07:12

People are fleeing St. Louis! Should they be? Greg has the details on how STL is performing in comic shops and coolness. Next we've got a Marvel Blood Hunt update, speculate about a suprise Marvel drop, talk about the stills from DC's Superman movie, and remember a rad Marvel cover artist. In addition to the books in the title we're also talking Wh…

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Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime / Roderick and the City of Morhil 48:25

19d ago48:25

48:25

This week is a special "AND THE" episode, as we discuss Marvels Uncle Scrooge AND THE Infinity Dime, along with the Comixology Exclusive Roderick AND THE City of Morhil. In addition to these bagged and boarded bad boys, we talk Venomverse Reborn, along with DC solicitations, and the imminent conclusion of Marvels current era of Star Wars mags.…

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The Episode Where Doug Talks About CGC 1:36:43

26d ago1:36:43

1:36:43

PATREON PREVIEW We're gearing up for Boulevardia this week so we decided to give you the Patreon where our friend Doug tells us about all his trouble with the grading company CGC. This is probably the wildest story you'll ever hear this week about CGC. There was twists and turns, highs and lows, tears from both laughter and saddness. Doug's story i…

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TMNT: Alpha / Scarlet / Ultimates 1:25:50

1M ago1:25:50

1:25:50

Big, bulky, and boisterous... A F.I.C episode like none before it. Greg and Andy are joined by Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar podcast) and Badr Milligan (The Short Box podcast) for an incredibly special and rowdy episode of the First Issue Club. Chris and Badr have been longtime friends of ours IN ADDITION to being massive influences and voices in …

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William of Newbury / Grommets / Kid Juggernaut 50:30

1M ago50:30

50:30

This week we're talking about current Kickstarters & Humble Bundles, before getting to comix. What comics??? They're in the title bub! No need to read it twice, & yes need... to press play.By First Issue Club Comic Books

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Union Jack the Ripper / Butchers Boy 55:57

2M ago55:57

55:57

Today, we're talkin'. WHY? Becuase theres new stuff to talk about each and every week, and its the duty and responsibility of the First Issue Club to keep the conversation going. These conversations include topics like Tom King writing an Archie comic, an upcoming Avengers/Ultraman crossover mini, the impending return of the Green Goblin in the pag…

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Captain America: Brave New World (MCU) chatter / Doom (2024) #1 56:33

2M ago56:33

56:33

This week the club is sans Vargas, but the show must go on! Greg and Mike chop it up about the Captain America McDonalds toys, and decide wether we're hyped or not for it. Next we mention Nick Cage's Spider-Man Noir coming to TV... Then... FINALLY! It's time for those sweet sweet reads the title of the show promised. We discuss the new Spawn univer…

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C2E2 Coverage & Exclusive Treasures 1:23:44

2M ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Today the club discusses our experiences at Chicagos premiere comicon C2E2! The club got the full con experience including: Attending panels, being part of a panel, shopping, meeting creators, commissions, exclusive, and it wouldn't be complete without one of us getting sick once its all done. Check the show out on Youtube this week if you wanna se…

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The Whisper Queen / Bloodhunt / 007th Club Preview 1:01:52

2M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

CON CRUD!!! It's taken one of our own this time. Seems we brought something home with us from Chicago and we're not talking memories. Mike D is at home fighting for the will to live so Greg and Vargas carry on as strong little soldiers in his absence. So for this episode they've decided to flip the script and try something new. While you'll still g…

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Free Comic Book Day Recos / Blow Away 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

We're talkin panels and ripping through our famous First Issue Club announcements. Stuff to know: We'll be at Tower Con at Tower Tavern in KC, Saturday April 20 We're joining a panel at C2E2 in Chicago, at 11:30 Friday April 26 Topics from our show: Is Namor cool? Avengers vs Predator. Sequel to James Tynions 'Nice House on the Lake' on the way. Ha…

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Whatnot Con / Rat City / Uncanny Valley 1:04:17

3M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

This week Mike and Vargas chop it up about several topics, with a much longer news segment than normal. We're talking power moves at work, Whatnot Con, X-Men blind bags, video games movies replacing comic movies, preferences for ongoings vs maxis, RIP Trina Robbins, and What if Donald Duck became Wolverine. Then in the comics convo we're talking a …

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Ghost Machine / Chipmike 1:01:45

3M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

This week, Greg and Andy record without me (mike d), but I might make a weeney surprise appearance. What did they talk about? You're guess is as good as mine, I JUST SAID I WASN'T THERE!!! I did hear a little about Red Coat, thus your generic Ghost Machine imprint in the title. It was a big week for them. Next week looks to be light on firsties so …

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Feral / Morning Star / Bad Girls / The Goon 51:23

3M ago51:23

51:23

This week, we're talking comic book news and covering FOUR comics. Our topics include: The Thunderbolts Asterix, How lucky Marvel is to have casted Florence Pugh when they did, Bleeding Cools "Big Vague Article" claiming massive industry news is coming soon, a Joker graphic novel coming out featuring stories from around the globe, DC Elseworld repr…

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Dawnrunner / Man's Best / Star Wars Visions 58:13

4M ago58:13

58:13

This week, we decided to do the same thing we do every week: Talk about first issues and comic book news! From the headlines, we'll get into X-Men 97 reception, Eight Billion Genies getting high profile MOVIE producers, the newly announced Marvel 1943 video game, and job listings for AI artists at comic book publishers. For our reading club portion…

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X-Men News / Napalm Lullaby / Helen of Wyndhorn 1:10:11

4M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

This week we're talking about 5 first issues, and they're all great! Listen to find out more about Napalm Lullaby, Helen of Wyndhorn, I Heart Skull Crusher, Little Black Book, & Black Widow and Hawkeye. In this episode, we're also discussing the X-Men "From the Ashes" panel at SXSW, where several new books were announced, we'll get into a recent AI…

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Ultimate X-Men / The Last Mermaid / What if... Aliens 1:02:03

4M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

On todays episode, we're talking DWJ's Extremity Kick Starter, a marvel movie and show headline recap, and a wider release coming for the DC character parody film The Peoples Joker. After working our way past the headlines, we get into the reading club! How does Peach Momokos take on mutants differ from mainline comics the massive new title, Ultima…

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Working Class Wizards / Spider-Punk / Magma Comix Preview 53:31

4M ago53:31

53:31

In addition to the title topics we'll talk a bit about "What if... Venom", Roy Thomas's return to Conan, Josh Gad is another celeb coming to comics, Alan Moore's last comic, Marvels new freebies titled "Must Haves", and I share some recent slabs I got my hands on.By First Issue Club Comic Books

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Blasfamous / 6 Fingers / Predator: Last Hunt 55:58

5M ago55:58

55:58

Yes, Blasfamous is spelt right! It's a new comic from club Favorite Mirka Andolfo out on DSTLRY right now. We're also talking about the sister series to The One Hand (which we covered a couple weeks back), The Six Fingers by Dan Watters out on Image comics. Before getting into those titles, we're talking comic book news! Hear our takes on DC releas…

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MCU Updates / The Displaced / The Infernals 1:05:27

5M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

This week, MCU fans were bombarded with news! We'll discuss the reception of Madame Web, The X-Men 97 and Deadpool & Wolverine trailers, Fantastic Four casting, and Midnight Sons movie rumors. Beyond the cinema, we're telling 70s and 80s babies to pick up Thundercats issue 2 if you want the first appearance of a new Thundercat "Calica". We're also …

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The One Hand / Mace Windu / I & U / Bonus Bat Titles 1:07:01

5M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

This weeks First Issue Club is all about comic book news! It was a heavy week for announcements, controverseys, and factoids. If you dare press play, you'll hear about the Cadence Comic Art exodus, the hobby of collecting art, the El Muerto movie moving forward without its star Bad Bunny, the state of the super hero movie, Rob Liefeld retiring from…

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Kid Cudi Presents Moon Man / Jill & the Killers 1:15:18

5M ago1:15:18

1:15:18

This week in addition to the comics in the title, we're talking DC's Power, which is the return of their Black History Month anthology, and trying to explain Dead X-Men 1 as best we can. In the news we're talking the casting of a new Super Girl, another actor drops from Marvels Thunderbolts, unauthorized celeb comics, and Ghost Machine's creator ex…

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Ghost Machine / Crashdown / Red Light 41:21

6M ago41:21

41:21

This week we're focusing most of our brainpower on trying to understand the Ghost Machine timeline - A new connected and unconnected universe of comics on Image from Geoff Johns & friends, which is related to Gieger which you might remember from a few years back, also on Image. Then, Mike D takes us back a couple months to cover a book we missed! R…

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Cobra Commander / Avengers Twilight / Spider-Gwen: SMASH 1:01:59

6M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

This week the club is BUZZING with excitement to get into Jason Aaron picking up TMNT on IDW, and the big change in X-titles thats just around the corner. We're also covering the comics in the title in addition to a couple extras like Garth Ennis taking on 007, The Bloody Dozen from Charles Soule, and Fall of the House of X.…

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Duke / Zorro / Ultimate Spider-Man / Pine & Merrimac 59:54

6M ago59:54

59:54

Ha-Cha-Cha! It's another episode of the First Issue Club. This episode Vargas, Mike, & Greg immeditaley get off track talking about the Dice-Man, and Morgan Wallen (I think the throughline being cancellable people who were controversally on SNL). Then, we're getting to comics with a quick chat about Marvel Comic's The Hood before we cover our first…

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Best Comic Stuff of 2023 1:23:37

6M ago1:23:37

1:23:37

Welcome to the 2023 First Issue Club BESTIES! We've got categories like BEST COMICS WRITER, BEST COMICS ARTIST, BEST INDIE COMIC, BEST MARVEL OR DC COMIC, BEST COMIC EVENT, and BEST NEW COMIC. All this and more as we get into rapid-fire besties of more obscure categories after our main besties. Press play to see what we liked & why we liked it. If …

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2024 Comic Book Predictions 1:04:01

7M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

First Issue Club looks into the crystal ball for another years end, to gaze upon the possibities the next year holds. We'll be speculating on trends in comics including stuff like AI, Crowdfunding, Representation, Digital Comics, Grading, and much more! We'll see ya next year for our best of 2023 episode. Thanks for listening and supporting FIC for…

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Beyond Real / Masterpiece / Our Bones Dust 1:12:20

7M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

We're back from a little break, and have takes! Greg annoints himself a cancel pig, and works us through some controversy surrounding Mark Millar this past week. Aside from the comics in the title, we're also talking the new Sentry #1 (vol 4), Tom King's Animal Pound Ashcan, and Kelly & Lanzing's Thunderbolts #1 (vol 5). On the Patreon: Hear about …

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Holy Roller / Lotus Land / Marvel Gang War 46:39

7M ago46:39

46:39

Welcome back, comic book enthusiasts and casual readers alike! In today’s episode, we delve into the captivating world of graphic novels with a focus on a groundbreaking new title that’s creating waves for its daring and poignant representation. We’re thrilled to discuss the launch of an innovative comic book, Holy Roller, featuring a Jewish protag…

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Ed Brubaker on WHERE THE BODY WAS... & more! 1:08:05

8M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

This week we got to talk to Ed Brubaker about his new book WHERE THE BODY WAS, with art from Jacob Phillips and Sean Phillips. It's coming to comic shops this December, so be on the lookout & pick it up!By First Issue Club Comic Books

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The Deviant / Aliens / updated MCU movie schedule 44:11

8M ago44:11

44:11

NEWS! The Club recounts the newest Marvel movie updates. We cover a TON of new first issues and gush about interviewing Ed Brubaker!!! What a time to be thankful. For more First Issue Club goodness: Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/firstissueclub Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FirstIssueClub firstissueclub.com…

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Punisher / Petrol Head / Spoiler Free Marvels Convo 1:00:24

8M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

THIS WEEK Vargas and Mike chop it up about the latest in the MCU with The Marvels coming out and the Echo trailer dropping. We get into some TKO books Mike has bought, and do some Jordie Bellaire worship while we're at it. Then its onto comics... Vargas covers new comics Punisher #1 & Petrol Head #1. Punisher headlines as it introduces a new charac…

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Universal Monsters: Dracula / Paladin of Axes/ Alan Scott Green Lantern 56:56

9M ago56:56

56:56

NEWS! Candy! Comics! Monsters! It’s Halloween Week and we couldn’t be happier. We talk about our favorite treats and comics to ingest for the season. We also talk the spookiest first issues of the week. OTHER TOPICS! Patreon. Haunted Bed. Slice of Life. The Neighbors. Torrent. Dr Strange. Dead Romans. Spider-Man. Comicon. Transformers. GI Joe. Cobr…

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E132: Splendid! But Beware of Cafe 55:45

9M ago55:45

55:45

Hello Listeners. In this final episode (for now(?) of GQHQPQ we take many turns from the main topics of the 5 Percentage Game questions (which have a little surprise attached to them this week). What posh machine does Goose like at the gym? Who is David? What does Australia's science museum 'Questacon' and The Sistine Chapel have in common? Has Lou…

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Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees / Hack Slash Back to School / JL vs Godzilla vs Kong 1:01:03

9M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

This week we're covering first issues with long titles, so you know The First Issue Clubs episode title is DOUBLE EX EL! We chat some of latest comic book news like a new Spawn series announcement, discuss some industry biz like what environments work best for the secondary market, and then... We're talking first issues babes. For more First Issue …

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E131: Secret Abseil 50:29

9M ago50:29

50:29

Do you know the difference between rappelling and abseiling? Or what different car brand names translate to? Ever wondered what music-based games Goose's family plays? Listen to this episode to find out some of these things. 5 Percentage Game questions creating all sorts of chat topics in this episode. Play along at home (you have our permission). …

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Army of Darkness / Batman: City of Madness/ Capwolf 51:40

9M ago51:40

51:40

NEWS! This week we kick off the spooky season with some truly sinister comic books. We start to get some NYCC breaking news and Dynamite has decided to reprint everything we loved from our childhood. OTHER TOPICS! Patreon. Haunted Bed. Slice of Life. The Neighbors. Torrent. Dr Strange. Dead Romans. Spider-Man. Comicon. Transformers. GI Joe. Cobra. …

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E130: Lock It In! 46:34

9M ago46:34

46:34

In this episode the 5 Percentage Game questions takes the pod in all sorts of directions: Watching a panda sleep on livestream. Golf and the types of golf that people do. Sharks. Fermented food that Goose would eat. Different swimming techniques. Fancy restaurants Thanks to all our Patreons who support the Fundraising Wing; allowing us to provide f…

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E129: A Silly Boot 47:44

10M ago47:44

47:44

Knuckle tattoos, funny shoes, Xmen who's and retail clues. The 5 Percentage Game questions take us on a ride of all sorts in this episode. Why was Cliff Richards called Cliff? What does Jack wear around the house? Which host is counting down the days until christmas? Find out all this and more. Thanks to all our Patreons who support the Fundraising…

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Power-Girl / The Flash / Usagi Yojimbo 47:51

10M ago47:51

47:51

NEWS!We travel through the Speed Force and then argue about it for 45 minutes. Greg, Vargas, and Mike D breakdown the week’s hottest gossip and coolest comic books. Dick Tracy - The Ultimate Universe - Mike D does his most monotone intro to date and it’s a sight to behold. Stay safe and keep your treasures safe. OTHER TOPICS!Patreon. Haunted Bed. S…

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E128: Internal Pumpkin Scale 52:28

10M ago52:28

52:28

This episode starts with a live tasting of some Kendal Mint Cake before the 5 Percentage Game questions, Covered in this episode: J-Law’s Tooth Wayne Rooney and the XMen Louis drinking moonshine Outside The Box returns! Man V Pumpkin The Patron Saint of Podcasting Thanks to all our Patreons who support the Fundraising Wing; allowing us to provide f…

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Uncanny Spider-Man / Wonder Woman / Batman: The Gargoyle of Gotham 1:12:49

10M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

NEWS! A double sized episode as we cover TWO WEEKS of comic book issues. We also discuss WhatNot etiquette. Fables in the public domain. NYCC Panel Madness. Be sure to checkout the YouTube channel to see our new studio setup. OTHER TOPICS! Patreon. Haunted Bed. Slice of Life. The Neighbors. Torrent. Dr Strange. Dead Romans. Spider-Man. Comicon. Tra…

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E127: Can't Sleep? Phone Al 44:58

10M ago44:58

44:58

We’re back to 5 Percentage Game questions! Fun Facts, Fun Chats. Louis umpires as Scott and Jack duke it out for glory. Listen along as we discuss most things including: Al Pacino’s phone case Nightmarish bible stories Reminiscing about the Elimination Game Fringe Show Monster Trucks Renaissance Fairs Those little charity things that you put the co…

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Our Big CGC Shipment - Patreon Preview 31:14

10M ago31:14

31:14

This week, the club went into overtime on the Patreon, as we were oh-so-excited to crack open our graded comics we just got back from CGC! So instead of releasing a regular episode this week, we're giving a little preview of the Patreon feed. If you want to check out the full episode or video version, check us out on the Patreon where we have tiers…

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Birds of Prey / Kill Your Darlings / Crusader 57:30

10M ago57:30

57:30

NEWS!We have a full house this week! (Sans: the milkman, and the paperboy, and evening TV) So many first issues this week we’re bursting at the seams!!! Comic book twitter is out of control with its recent Chip Zdarsky heel turn, celebrity signatures, and the Trumors trilogy. OTHER TOPICS!Patreon. Haunted Bed. Slice of Life. The Neighbors. Torrent.…

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Omnibus Interview / New Mutant Ms Marvel / Kaptara 1:06:43

10M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

NEWS! This episdoe Andy and Greg try a new recording methond while MikeD takes the week off and then we sit down and interview Travis and Kenny, the creators of Omnibus. Kenny Meyers (programming) Twitter / LinkedIn and Travis Schmeisser (design) Twitter / LinkedIn / Website are life-long comic fans. They're two pals that met through working on the…

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E126: Emergency Buckfast- Podcast Shorts 29:52

11M ago29:52

29:52

On this episode of GQHQPQ: The new sound machine 'The Mighty Ducks' The TV show 'Ed' The Movie 'Ed' Formula 1 and the cooler Hangover drink Billy Zane and movies with masks Thanks to all our Patreons who support the Fundraising Wing; allowing us to provide free fundraising quizzes to charities. So far we've helped raise over £10k for charities. Get…

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E125: Three Men Book A Boat- Podcast Shorts 29:24

11M ago29:24

29:24

On this episode of GQHQPQ; Podcast Shorts we discuss: How we introduce people Travel Guides Football (but only a little bit) Slips ups in award ceremonies Thanks to all our Patreons who support the Fundraising Wing; allowing us to provide free fundraising quizzes to charities. So far we've helped raise over £10k for charities. Get in touch: Email: …

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Realm of X / Gunbreed / Orson Wells: Warrior of the Worlds 44:12

11M ago44:12

44:12

This week we have no Greg (BOOO!) But we have a lot of first issues to discuss (YAAAAY!) Join us as we talk preview copies, wearing gloves while reading comics, heat waves, lending out comics, pressing, & do you treat every comic like it has potential to be the next action comics 1?By First Issue Club Comic Books

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E124: They're Shouting, Shh!- Podcast Shorts 19:12

11M ago19:12

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In this weeks episode of GQHQPQ: 3 cool hosts 3 cool Percentage Game questions Flag etiquette and concise explanations Fictional bands Praise for Kirsty Thanks to all our Patreons who support the Fundraising Wing; allowing us to provide free fundraising quizzes to charities. So far we've helped raise over £10k for charities. Get in touch: Email: in…

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