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Trying to keep up with the latest news in pop culture when it comes to superhero movies, comic books, gaming, sci-fi, streaming, fantasy, and so much more can be super difficult. So one day, 2 guys decided that they should do it for you in podcast form, well at least try to do it for you... in a mediocre way but I mean at least they wanted to try, right? So every Monday hosts Jong and Michael geek out on the latest happenings from the world of pop culture. Whether you're a fan of Marvel, DC, ...
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This podcast describes the motives behind my research on political cartoons at the BICLM. While discussing my research and the motives behind it, I will also analysis Thomas Nast's, Andrew Johnson's reconstruction and how it works, and discuss how this comic is essential to my project and further understanding of political cartoons.
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Fridays normally don't mean Comicast, but today is an exception. This special Comicast: One-Shot actually was part of the recording Michael and Fred of Derf Designs did earlier this week but the recording was so long they decided to split this part of the recording into it's own issue. The discussion today is all about Variety's recent article rega…
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Absolute Batman is an absolute UNIT! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring the DC All-In and the birth of the Absolute Universe, Declan Shalvey’s new take on the Terminator, Storm’s long overdue graduation to solo status and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week […] The post DC All-I…
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Another double issue week of Comicast? Yep, your podcast feeds do not lie. A 2nd issue of Comicast this week and today it's full spoiler reviews for the latest episodes of Agatha All Along and The Penguin with Fred of Derf Designs. The guys dive into what we know now about Agatha/Rio's previous relationship, whether Rio could actually be Lady Death…
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Pablo Gunner and The Ambassador are fans of the Mortal Kombat franchise. They review the most recent entry in the series Mortal Kombat 1.https://www.tntmtheshow.comhttps://twitter.com/tntmtheshowhttps://www.instagram.com/tntmtheshow/https://www.facebook.com/tntmtheshowhttps://www.youtube.com/c/tntmtheshow…
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It's time for a full spoiler review of Joker: Folie à Deux. For this review, Michael is joined by Elliott of Movie Files! Michael and Elliott dive into the film, find out why both felt the film that was supposedly a musical lacked being a musical. Plus the guys discuss the performances, the best scene, what stood out positively (not much), the stru…
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Oswald Cobblepot…this is your life! In this episode: we try to capitalize on the SEO boost of HBO’s new hit series The Penguin, by taking a look at the character’s evolution over the past 80 years! Each back issue comics review ends with a rating from THN’s “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or “Leave It” system, […] The post The Life & Times of the Penguin! Bac…
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Jong is still away on paternity leave so this week Michael is joined by Alicia Gilstorf of Tell-Tale TV. The pair discuss the latest casting rumors surrounding HBO's Lanterns series (we have some John Stewart options). Then they give their spoiler filled thoughts/theories on what's happening in episode 3 of Agatha All Along titled “Through Many Mil…
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Still no Jong Lee... wait hold on. 2 issues in one day? Yep, Michael and David Ramon talk a lot when they get together so we had to split up their discussion into 2 issues. In this issue of Comicast, Michael and David dive into full spoilers for the 1st episode of The Penguin and the first 2 episodes of Agatha All Along. Introductions - (00:36) The…
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No Jong Lee but that's ok because Comicast legend, the man behind the historic David Does Comics segment previously featured on Comicast, the one and only David Ramon returns to the podcast after a year away. David joins Michael to give a breakdown of the debut trailer of Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*. Then the guys discuss what ended up being a su…
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The jackets are BACK, baby!!! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring the return of classic avenging action in Steve Orlando and Cory Smith’s Avengers Assemble, gut-punching science fantasy from Daniel Warren Johnson and Riley Rossmo, time travel hijinx from Chip Zdarsky, David Brothers, and Marcus To, speculative fict…
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With Jong away on podcast paternity leave, Michael is joined this week by Andrew Crews of the Crewsin Podcast. The guys discuss Shōgun taking home 18 Emmy's, what they've been watching, the final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance, the reveal that Knull will be included in the film, what that means for the MCU, whether we'll finally see the white sp…
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Jong is out for extended amount of time as he enters Comicast Paternity Leave so with Jong away Michael is joined by Jennifer Chang to discuss Marvel Studios reportedly locking in a director for Spider-Man 4, what the director selection means for Shang-Chi 2, Rebel Ridge on Netflix, and the pair dive into a spoiler discussion of the first 4 episode…
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It’s the THN 2024 Labor Day Special! In this week’s episode: We’re proud to welcome Valiant Comics guest expert Doctor Mister Carl Smith to the Ziggurat to celebrate our fellow workers with the THN 2024 Labor Day Special, featuring our advance review of Resurgence of the Valiant Universe #1! Can Valiant and Alien Books turn […] The post THN 2024 La…
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On today's issue of Comicast the guys discuss the possibility of Josh Brolin playing Hal Jordan in the new DCU Green Lantern series, is he too old or could it make sense for the show with it's reported Training Day/True Detective inspirations? The guys also discuss the premiere of Rings of Power S2, a possible return for Ian McKellan's Gandalf, the…
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No dinosaurs were harmed in the recording of this podcast! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring a legitimately terrifying tale of Aliens Vs. Avengers, the totally “true” story of how Popeye lost his eye, red banded Wolverine dino-dicing action, the return of Jenny Sparks and MORE! After that, we reveal […] The post …
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A new week means a new non-spoiler review from Michael. This time he gives his non-spoiler thoughts on The Crow, it's not going to be a glowing review by any means. The guys then discuss RDJ's recent comments regarding being cast as Doom, Spider-Man 4 reportedly set for yet another multiverse story, Sony doing Sony things (what a shock right?), the…
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What happens when a good Tony Stark goes bad?! In this episode: we try to make sense of the RDJ-to-Doctor Doom pipeline by reviewing eight comics that examine what happens when Tony Stark turns evil (or evil-adjacent, or is actually a weird cosmic octopus doppleganger…you get it)! Each back issue comics review ends with a […] The post When Tony Sta…
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Today on the podcast Michael gives his non-spoiler thoughts about Alien: Romulus, the guys react to the cancellation of The Acolyte, Temuera Morrison's comments about being shelved, the reports that have come out regarding the reason for Beau DeMayo's firing from X-Men '97, and speculative reports from a scooper regarding cut Kang storylines from b…
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The first must-read X-Titles of the From the Ashes Era! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring the first must-read X-Titles of the From the Ashes Era, a nuclear war allegory from Kieron Gillen and Casper Wijngaard, the bittersweet ending of Rainbow Rowell’s Sensational She-Hulk and MORE! After that, we reveal […] The …
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Today is all about Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation's presentations at D23. Well, actually they do dive a bit into Batman: The Caped Crusader on Prime Video first, then it's Marvel the rest of the way. The guys react to the footage shown of Daredevil: Born Again, Captain America: Brave New World, Agatha All Along, Fantastic Four: First Steps, an…
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On today's issue, Jong voices his concerns about the Fantastic Four: First Steps production timeline given that the movie is set for release in July 2025, the frustration of Disney raising their prices again, and then the guys close out the issue by going full spoilers regarding the House of the Dragon season 2 finale. Did the finale live up to the…
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Oh snap, a bonus issue of Comicast??? That's right, your podcast app is not deceiving you right now. PLEASE NOTE: Some spoilers are discussed about Deadpool & Wolverine around the 15 minute mark through the 17 minute mark. The guys are back for a 2nd issue this week because Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie makes her triumphant return to the po…
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OOPS…All Lobos! In this episode: It’s another Back Issue Comics Review Show, and this time the Cosmic Longbox goes into TL/DR mode as we review the recently-completed Superman: House of Brainiac event! When it’s all over but the crying, we’ll christen the event with a rating from THN’s “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or “Leave It” […] The post Superman: House…
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Wow, so that was an interesting weekend. The guys are diving into full spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine but first they give their initial thoughts on Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom. Find out why they're not too thrilled about the prospect of a RDJ Doctor Doom. Introductions - (00:01:56) Robert Downey Jr. is Doctor Doom - (00…
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Jason Aaron in a half-shell??? In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring Jason Aaron’s big Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles AND Namor relaunches, Gerard Way’s Paranoid Gardens, Flash Gordon’s Mad Cave debut and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week in the THN Sanctum Sanctorum. And […] The p…
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In the midst of recording journalists, critics, and more who got to see Deadpool & Wolverine early were giving their early reviews of the film. The guys react to the mostly positive reviews and why Jong had a bone to pick with the final trailer for the film. Plus the guys discuss the Russo brothers reportedly returning to the MCU for the movie(s) t…
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Who the hell is DEATHLOK?! In this episode: It’s another Back Issue Comics Review Show, and this time the Cosmic Longbox is saying “Happy 50th Birthday, Deathlok!” We take a look at Deathlok’s many incarnations over the years, and are pleasantly surprised for the most part! Each back issue comics review ends with a rating […] The post Happy 50th Bi…
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Jong is back! Michael catches up with Jong about his vacation plus the guys discuss the fallout from Hurricane Beryl to the Houston area and the tragic passing of Houston media legend Ken Hoffman. The guys then dive into the trailers for Captain America: Brave New World and Agatha All Along, what they've been watching, and episode 7 of The Acolyte.…
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The X-Men rise from the ashes of Krakoa! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring the rise of the X-Men from the ashes of the Krakoan Age, Amanda Waller’s assault on the heroes of the DC Universe, a surprising look at what could have been if you bloodthirsty maniacs had voted […] The post X-Men From the Ashes, Absolute …
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Welcome back to the Comicast! Get ready to explore the exhilarating world of superheroes with a fresh twist in our latest podcast episode dedicated to "Radiant Black"! Join Jeff and Sam as they dive into the dynamic and captivating series created by writer Kyle Higgins, with stunning artwork by Marcelo Costa and vibrant colors by Becca Carey. "Radi…
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On this special Comicast One-Shot Michael is joined by Christian Eulinberg of the Film Optix Podcast to talk about all things A Quiet Place! Michael and Christian dive into full spoilers about A Quiet Place: Day One. They discuss how the movie was able to easily set the tone from the very first frame, the strong performances from both Lupita Nyong'…
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No Jong Lee today, so Michael is joined by Melody McCune! Melody is the managing editor of Geek Girl Authority as well as a contributer to Tell-Tale TV, Eulalie Magazine, and Sideshow Collectibles. Michael and Melody dive into full spoilers for the latest episodes of The Acolyte, The Boys, and House of the Dragon. From finding out to who was under …
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It’s the THN 2024 Independence Day Special! In this week’s episode: We take a break from reviews to celebrate July 4th with the THN 2024 Independence Day Special: Our Top Five $#!%IEST Patriots! These are dudes that exemplify the WORST that America has to offer. It’s more fun than it sounds, we swear. Enjoy! […] The post THN 2024 Independence Day S…
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After 543 issues of Comicast the guys are finally joined by Sean Tajipour of Nerdtropolis! Sean joins the podcast to discuss his experience at Superhero Comic Con this past weekend where he moderated 11 different panels with stars like Jamie Alexander (Thor), Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), Peter Weller (Robocop), and more! Plus the guys dive int…
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No Springfield is safe!!! In this episode: The Cosmic Longbox returns for another Back Issue Comics Review Show, and this time we’re taking a deep dive into the best (and WORST) of Destro in honor of his newly released solo series! Each back issue comics review ends with a rating from THN’s “Buy It,” “Skim […] The post GI Joe: The Best of Destro! B…
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Everything is out right now but before the guys dive into all of the shows they first jump into the latest setback for Marvel Studios' Blade. The movie lost it's second director which begs the question, will we ever see Mahershala Ali as Blade in the MCU? Find out what the guys thing, plus they dive into full spoilers for House of the Dragon's seas…
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RIP Krakoa, you weird-ass X-Periment! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring the deadliest redhead in the Energon Universe, the end of the X-Men’s Krakoan Age, the return of Batman: Gotham By Gaslight, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week in the THN Sanctum […] The post X-Men #70…
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On this week's issue, the guys dive into spoilers from episodes 1 & 2 of The Acolyte. Find out why/what they've enjoyed of it so far but aren't quite as high on it as everyone else has been. Then the guys discuss some of the latest MCU news including Robert Downey Jr. saying he's open to the idea of returning as Iron Man, Deadpool & Wolverine direc…
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Jong is back! Michael recaps on what all Jong missed at Comicpalooza 2024 and what all he's been watching including Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Furiosa, IF, and Godzilla Minus One. Plus, the guys dive into a rumor about Jordan Peele meeting with Marvel, react to the Venom: The Last Dance trailer, and the big releases in June. Introductions -…
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Welcome back to the Comicast! Jeff, Madison, and Sam step into the suburban yet surreal world of "The Vision" in our latest podcast episode! Join us as we explore the critically acclaimed series written by the brilliant Tom King, with hauntingly beautiful artwork by Gabriel Hernández Walta and vibrant colors by Jordie Bellaire. In this groundbreaki…
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Cobra-La?! More like Cobra-NAH! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring Cobra’s introduction to the Energon Universe, a very DARK white boat, 80s skater culture, adorable raccoon exorcists, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week in the THN Sanctum Sanctorum. And finally, you’ll get …
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Comicast is live at Comicpalooza! For our live episode we talked the future of the MCU with the X-Men and Fantastic 4 on the horizon. With Jong not able to attend the event this year, Michael is joined by Bryan Guanajuato of The Bry-Fy Podcast, Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie, and Brad Gilmore of The Hall of Fame and the Back to the Future Po…
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Once more into the whale’s butt we go! In this episode: We fulfill the prophecy foretold in the Ancient of Days (two weeks ago) with the finale of our Slack Issues review of Marvel’s Rise of the Midnight Sons! Each back issue comics review ends with a rating from THN’s “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or […] The post Ghost Rider: Rise of the Midnight Sons Part…
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2 issues in one week? Yep, the guys give their full spoiler thoughts on the X-Men '97 finale but they're not alone. They're joined by Ashley Saunders of the Geek Girls Universe podcast to breakdown the season finale. The group discus how X-Men '97 was able to stick the proverbial landing in it's first season, whether Bastion won, the easter eggs, w…
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It's a special issue of Comicast today as the guys are joined by writer/artist Chip Zdarsky who's work includes titles like Sex Criminals, Batman: Failsafe, Newburn, Public Domain, Kaptara, The Joker Year One, Avengers: Twilight, Daredevil: Know Fear, Spider-Man: Life Story, Howard the Duck, Batman The Knight, Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-M…
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These boots were made for MURDER! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring a Bat-Family fairy tale, a supernatural revenge Western, a violent focus on crocodile skin boots, Galactus versus the entire Marvel Universe, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week in the THN […] The post The …
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The guys are back and they're joined by special guest Bryan Guanajuato of The Bry-Fy Podcast! The trio continue the Comicpalooza countdown this week by highlighting some of the panels/events happening on Saturday May 25th at Comicpalooza. Then they dive into full spoilers for episode 9 of X-Men '97. Find out what guys think of Xavier and his decisi…
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1990s comics fans were Morbing before Morbing was cool! In this episode: We push the boundaries of what makes a story “classic” by taking a deep dive into the crossover that defined Marvel’s supernatural characters for decades to come…RISE OF THE MIDNIGHT SONS! There’s Ghost Riding, there’s Morbing, there’s…whatever the Caretaker is up to… This […]…
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Now that Comicpalooza's schedule is live, the guys decided to highlight different panels and events that stood out to them beginning with the panels/events set for Friday May 24th. The guys will continue to go through the schedule leading up to the event with Saturday's schedule being the focus next week. Then the guys jump into some breaking news …
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Thor got his what ripped off now? In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring ghosts that might not be ghosts(?), a potty-mouthed Nick Fury, the seedy underbelly of 80s independent comics, Marvel’s biggest heroes suffering GRIEVOUS bodily harm, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next […] The …
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