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Requiem Comics is a bi-weekly podcast hosted By Shaun McLaughlin and Jesse Saunders. During our episodes we review various comic books and discuss some bigger overall themes related to the world of comics. So join us as we explore the many comic book universes out there and hear what we have to say.
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What and Why Comics

Garrett Klinkerman & Kadley Harmon

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What and Why Comics talks about mainstream and niche comics from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Shonen Jump from over the course of an 8 week serial, posted biweekly. In each episode, Garrett “the What” Klinkerman will explain what the comic is, what happens in it, what worked, and what didn’t, and Kadley “the Why” Harmon will explain why the comic exists, the historical context behind it, and some of the writing choices that went on behind the panels.
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Pop Rocks and Soda

Pop Rocks And Soda

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Every week Jean Michel (Megabrain Comics, HGTV's Cash In The Attic) Doug Wortel (Spillway Street Sound Engineer) and Heather Dellamore (That Wasn't Supposed To Happen) celebrate the pop culture stories that are more absurd than the most outrageous urban myths.
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Zac joins me to review the FINAL X-Men stories that precede the All New All Different, Uncanny X-Men! X-Men 54-66 introduces Cyclops’ brother Havok, Mutant Pterodactyl Sauron, Sunfire, and the artwork of Neal Adams! Find out why things needed to change to an All Different brand of storytelling! https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.orlandopodcast.net/Made…
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Dead Mikey Number 12: Conan The Barbarian This episode is just madness. Jean leads us through a dark valley of “Dead Mikeys” that are baked into the 1982 flick, Conan The Barbarian. In the mean time, Heather suffers from being forced to watch it and Doug desperately tries to find spots to read the commercials the gang couldn't record during their c…
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Dead Mikey Number Eleven : Human Highway : The Musical So the gang finally got to see the movie Jean had been anticipating all season long, Human Highway – starring and directed by Neil Young. The flick also stars Dennis Hopper, Dean Stockwell, Russ Tamblyn, Sally Kirkland and Devo. Right at the top of the episode, Doug decided the best way to do a…
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Dead Mikey Number Ten Requiem For Ishtar Jean and Doug are joined by their daughter Heather to discuss the 1987 Elaine May film, Ishtar and the controversy surrounding the movie upon its release. We also talk about Crocs, The Kiss Kruise and other madness. Footnotes and Follies: Links: “Little Darlin'” by Rogers and Clarke A Letterman segment on Is…
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Dead Mikey Number Nine The Full On Ruckus Of Faye Dunaway In this episode Doug goes over a line by line list of times Faye Dunaway may or may not have either behaved unprofessionally or straight up cold clocked someone. Seriously, Amber Heard doesn't have literal shit on Miss Dorothy Faye. Jean also teaches Doug how to say “Mahershalla.” Footnotes …
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Dead Mikey Number Eight Working Girl In this ridiculous episode, the guys are joined by Heather "From Corporate" Dellamore from the podcast, “That Wasn't Supposed To Happen” to talk about the madness that went on behind the scenes during the filming of the Mike Nichols film “Working Girl.” Footnotes and Follies: Due to the ADD in the room (Assholes…
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Dead Mikey Number Seven A David Lynch Pin Of Shame In this episode, Jean talks about an interview Laura Dern gave in Rolling Stone where she describes the contents of David Lynch's refrigerator. Jean then confesses to having some shame about never having seen Eraserhead. The boys later do a guided meditation on all this episode has taught them. Foo…
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Dead Mikey Number Six What The Halen? Comic book writer Matt Anderson (Richie Rich, White Picket Fences) calls in to talk about the tragedy of Van Halen's Gary Cherone era. You read that correctly. This episode features three grown men talking about Van Halen on microphones – for the ladies! Footnotes and Follies: Clip of the infamous MTV music awa…
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Dead Mikey Number Five The Exploding Dennis Hopper Trick Doug recounts that special evening in May of 1983 at RICE University when during a Q&A screening of the film Out Of The Blue, Dennis Hopper performed a stunt called The Russian Death Chair with 4-6 sticks of dynamite, while a crowd of students and drag race fans looked on. Footnotes and Folli…
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Dead Mikey Number Four : The Origin Of A Necromancer In this ridiculous episode, Jean tells the story of his son's ethereal connection to both Gordon Lightfoot and The Underworld. Unfortunately, that's all we can say about it in the liner notes. Footnotes and Follies: *Clip of the original Elvis Costello SNL incident from 1977 *Clip of the recreati…
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Dead Mikey Number 3 : Two Of Us Beatle-ing In this episode, Doug and Jean do a deep dive on Peter Jackson's 7 ½ hour Beatles documentary, “Get Back.” The guys try their hardest to point the camera out of the window of Abbey Road Studios to better give context where there is otherwise very little. Footnotes and Follies: *The offer Lorne Michaels mad…
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Dead Mikey Number 2 : Second Hand Graverobbers In this episode, Jean teaches us the origin of the phrase, “To Be Continued” as according to the middle eastern folk tale anthology, “One Thousand and One Nights.” Doug then tells us how he spent his junior high school years pretending to like the spanish boy band Menudo just so he could impress Puerto…
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Silver Surfer is a philosophical staple of the Marvel franchise, and his death in Silver Surfer: Requiem is iconic with its status as a think-piece, amazing art, and the content itself. In this extra long episode, Garrett 'The What' Klinkerman and Kadley 'The Why' Harmon analyze what makes this four issue run tick. It's been an honor making content…
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Dead Mikey One : Anticipating Stonehenge In our very first episode, Jean tells Doug about the time Michael Jackson tried to buy Marvel Comics in hopes that he could one day play Spider Man – and this is before the show even gets started. Then Doug presents the first official “Dead Mikey” of the season by recounting the details of how the seminal sc…
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Dragon Ball Z is an iconic franchise and one of the first anime/manga that most of the western audience consumes. Join Garrett "The What" Klinkerman, Kadley "The Why" Harmon, and special guest Jonathan Ozment as they discuss the story and impact of this long running franchise. Sources DBZ Wiki https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_(franchi…
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Love them or hate them, the Yuuzhan Vong have had a lasting impact on the Star Wars franchise. In this episode, Garrett "The What" Klinkerman summarizes the entire Star Wars Invasion comics run while Kadley "The Why" Harmon discusses the history and politics of the Yuuzhan Vong while also diving into the weirdness that is the biopunk genre. We hope…
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You can't escape it no matter how hard you try. It seems like every series has an obligatory zombie episode, and What and Why Comics is no exception! Join the horde this episode as Garrett "The What" Klinkerman talks about the Blackest Night comic run from DC and Kadley "The Why" Harmon discusses the history and notable appearances of the monsters …
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The Marvel Civil War is an iconic storyline that had far-reaching consequences in-universe and has been adapted into almost every form of media. In this episode, Garret "the What" Klinkerman examines and reviews the story while Kadley "the Why" Harmon delves into the historical context and whether or not this comic run has aged well. We hope you en…
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FullMetal Alchemist is one of the most famous mangas of all time, and it's so good that it prompted two anime adaptations! In this episode, Garrett "the What" Klinkerman explains the series, and Kadley "the Why" Harmon delves into the historical context behind alchemy and the setting. We hope you enjoy that this episode isn't as short as Edward Elr…
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Star Wars is one of the largest franchises out there, but did you know that Dark Horse Comics was writing Star Wars comics before Disney bought the franchise out? In this episode, Garrett 'the What' Klinkerman and Kadley 'the Why' Harmon delve into Star Wars Legends continuity with the Vector Crossover event. Join us as we explore some stories that…
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The New 52 is a comics era from the DC multiverse is a comic run that served to reboot their continuity in order to make it easier for new fans to get started. It did not in this episode Garrett "the What" Klinkerman and Kadley "the Why" Harmon are join by Joshua Barker in the temporary role as the Who to discuss the events and characters of the Ne…
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Spider-Man is a household name thanks to his movies, but his comics have been regarded as some of the best and some of the worst ever written. In this episode, Garrett “the What” Klinkerman and Kadley “the Why” Harmon discuss Marvel's Spiderverse event while also comparing its success to the failures of the Clone Saga and One More Day. If you're in…
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Recorded on 8/22/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We talk about the new final Eternals trailer, and the Spider-Man NWH trailer! Plus - a review of the new episode of Titans! #Titans #SpiderManNoWayHome #Eternals Comics Code UHthority: https://linktr.ee/ComicsCodeUHThority Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: http:…
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Recorded on 8/14/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We're joined by two special guests this week - Roliver Queen and AJ from Comics Code UH-thority! We talk about the possible Moon Knight and Suicide Squad leaks, all of the current Substack insanity, give a review for the brand new premiere of Titans Season 3 and much more! Listen in and…
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Recorded on 8/7/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We talk about the brand new trailer to the long-developed Y: The Last Man series? Will it bomb out? PLUS - a review of "The Suicide Squad"! #TheSuicideSquad #JamesGunn #YTheLastMan Comics Code UHthority: https://linktr.ee/ComicsCodeUHThority Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickm…
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Recorded on 8/3/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We talk about the new Blue Beetle casting announcement, and our thoughts on the brand new full trailer for Venom: Let There Be Carnage! PLUS - a review of M. Night Shyamalan's OLD. #BlueBeetle #Venom #Shyamalan Comics Code UHthority: https://linktr.ee/ComicsCodeUHThority Links: Twitter: …
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Recorded on 7/17/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We mull over Michael B. Jordan's purported Val-Zod miniseries, And the second issue of Jupiter's Legacy Requiem! #Netflix #Marvel #MichaelBJordan Comics Code UHthority: https://linktr.ee/ComicsCodeUHThority Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburn…
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Recorded on 7/17/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We talk about some fun new comic announcements, Mull over the lack of having read anything, And look back over the first season of LOKI! #Netflix #Marvel #LOKI Comics Code UHthority: https://linktr.ee/ComicsCodeUHThority Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: http://…
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Recorded on 7/10/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We look at the new trailer for Disney+'s What If? This week's new releases, including Immortal Hulk and the X-Line, Plus, the new episode of LOKI! #Netflix #Marvel #LOKI Comics Code UHthority: https://linktr.ee/ComicsCodeUHThority Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Fee…
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Recorded on 6/30/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We ramble through some surprising Alison Mack news, And hot new releases like X-Factor and Cable, Plus - new LOKI! And more! #Netflix #Marvel #LOKI Comics Code UHthority: https://linktr.ee/ComicsCodeUHThority Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedbu…
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Recorded on 6/24/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We look into the reaction to the new Suicide Squad 2 trailer, Ponder what the possible return of Smallville means, Make our way through today's new releases, And more! #Netflix #Marvel #LOKI Comics Code UHthority: https://linktr.ee/ComicsCodeUHThority Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com…
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Recorded on 6/18/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We look into Static and the new reboot! Plus, the beginning of Jupiter's Requiem And the newest episode of LOKI Listen in and see what's what #Netflix #Marvel #LOKI Comics Code UHthority: https://linktr.ee/ComicsCodeUHThority Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: ht…
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Recorded on 6/10/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We get caught up on the Hellfire Gala, Look into DC Pride and the JLQ, PLUS - the Series Premiere of LOKI. Listen in and see what's what #Netflix #Marvel #LOKI Comics Code UHthority: https://linktr.ee/ComicsCodeUHThority Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: http://…
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Recorded on 6/5/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! It's a short one this week, As we talk only about the recent cancellation of Netflix's Jupiter's Legacy show, But also doing a spoiler free review of their brand new adaptation of Jeff Lemire's Sweet Tooth! Listen in and see what's what #Netflix #JupitersLegacy #SweetTooth Comics Code UH…
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Recorded on 5/26/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We delve into this week's hot new releases! New Mutants, X-Men, The Other History of the DCU, Plus Sandman casting and the first Eternals teaser! #MCU #Eternals #Comics Comics Code UHthority: https://linktr.ee/ComicsCodeUHThority Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed…
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In the movie, Crimson Tide, a fist fight breaks out on a nuclear submarine. The cause? Who drew the better Silver Surfer? Kirby or Moebius! Well, we don’t bring up that debate, but we do discuss fanaticism! If you’ve watched the news or read social media, you’ve seen irrational behavior. If you’ve ever seen or felt like hurting people who don’t agr…
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Recorded on 5/19/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We delve into this week's hot new releases! Way of X, Immortal Hulk, Fantastic Four Life Story! And mourn the passing of the great Kentaro Miura. #Berserk #KentaroMiura #Comics Comics Code UHthority: https://linktr.ee/ComicsCodeUHThority Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman …
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Recorded on 5/11/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We talk about our thoughts and hopes from the new VENOM trailer, Delve into the reception, opportunity, and optimism of America Chavez: Made in the USA #3, And...I go in depth into Netflix's new Jupiter's Legacy tv series! #Venom #AmericaChavez #JupitersLegacy Comics Code UHthority: htt…
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Recorded on 4/28/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! Short and sweet, We talk about the new Infinite Frontier run of the Flash. Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/UnsourcedWallRadio iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unsourced-wall-radio/id1378368779?mt=2 Art Credit: https://twi…
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Recorded on 4/21/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! Short and sweet, We talk about the latest Falcon and Winter Soldier #DCComics #CaptainAmerica #TFATWS Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/UnsourcedWallRadio iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unsourced-wall-radio/id1378368779?m…
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Recorded on 4/14/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We head into maybe the most baffling DC comic of all time, The possible redemption of America Chavez, And the newest episode of The Falcon and the Winter Solider! #DCComics #CaptainAmerica #TFATWS Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/Uns…
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Recorded on 4/7/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We head into some exciting and awkward DC news, Then onto this week's hot new releases, And finally - the next episode of The Falcon and Winter Solider! #DCComics #CaptainAmerica #TFATWS Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/UnsourcedWallR…
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It's another Unsourced Wall Special! Along with fellow Comic Reviewer Roliver Queen and our good friend AJ - we look right into the Snyder Cut! Was it good? Bad? Maybe something else? All this, and more, in this extra long bonus episode! Roliver Queen Reviews: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roliverqueenreviews Blog: https://roliverqueenreviews.me…
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Recorded on 3/31/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We head into some exciting and awkward DC news, Then onto this week's hot new releases, And finally - the premiere of The Falcon and Winter Solider! #DCComics #CaptainAmerica #TFATWS Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/UnsourcedWallRadi…
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Recorded on 3/24/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We head into some DC movie news - good and bad! Then onto this week's hot new releases, And finally - the premiere of The Falcon and Winter Solider! #DCComics #CaptainAmerica #TFATWS Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/UnsourcedWallRadi…
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Recorded on 3/18/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! A very short episode as I just list off my first impressions of the newly released Snyder Cut! Plus an announcement about a new collab cast! #DCComics #JusticeLeague #SnyderCut Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/UnsourcedWallRadio iTun…
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Recorded on 3/10/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! We talk about this week's insane Justice League Snyder Cut leak, Look at this long awaited X_men spin-off, Plus this week's finale of WandaVision! #DCComics #XMen #WandaVision Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/UnsourcedWallRadio iTune…
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Recorded on 3/3/2021 A new episode of Unsourced Wall is here! With some awesome new about Jupiter's Legacy,. Looking at this week's slate of X-Men titles, Plus this week's episode of WandaVision! And some great new releases! #DCComics #XMen #WandaVision Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_snickman RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/Unsourced…
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It's the DCEU Retrospective Special! Along with fellow Comic Reviewer Roliver Queen, we look back at the two previous chapters in Zack Snyder's DCEU Saga. Man of Steel! Batman v. Superman! How do they hold up? Plus all our hopes, and worries, about the Snyder Cut! All this, and more, in this extra long bonus episode! Roliver Queen Reviews: Youtube:…
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