It’s an episode of bad decisions, from a post mortem of our listener poll for Comics’ Greatest Couple, right through to a feature where two-thirds of the group try to convince themselves they enjoyed Umbrella Academy. Plus we try to solve the mystery of what is going on at DC right now, and a metric crap-tonne of other news and comics reviews. ...…

It’s a momentous show as we have perhaps our last ever episode of Affleck Offlick, #Lettergate reaches its conclusion AND we celebrate Valentine’s Day by picking once and for all comics’ greatest couple. Plus a heap of other news, reviews, and our comic white whales. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 31.16 Reviews: - Monkey Junk #1 - Fante Bukowsk ...…

Court is in session as we make our accusations for the great comic book crimes. If by "great crimes" you mean petty grudges. Plus #Lettergate, news, reviews, dreams, you name it... SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 32.58 Reviews - Avengers: No Road Home #1 - Disco Download - Neither Here Nor Hair - Marvel Comics Presents #1 - Archie #701…

We're back for 2019! Everyone's on a Spider-Man high at the moment, so we're picking our favourite Spidey comics runs for you to revisit. Plus reviews - including the first book in Bendis's new Wonder Comics line, Young Justice. And we talk the end of Star Trek movies… and comic book hunks! SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 20.46 Reviews: - Young ...…

Look, we won’t lie. This one gets a little loose as we have a drink and say farewell to our co-host Dave, while talking Aquaman, Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse, doppelgängers, Larry’s time displacement and a bunch of comics new and old. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 39.25 Reviews - Ms Marvel Vol 2: Generation Why - Shazam #1 - Marvel Action: ...…

Here it is, the biggest event of the comics year - the Rad Lounge Awards for 2018! We celebrate the dozens of amazing comics that came out this year, as we name our Top 5 books. Then, at 1 hour 48 minutes, things get weird. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro 10.15 Our Top 5 comics for 2018 1:48.50 Random Top 5s…

This ep we share our favourite comics crossovers, investigate Gary Coleman’s influence on 90s comics, talk crying in cafes, ask how DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is actually a show on television, and chat about horror storytelling with Tatiana Davidson, creator of Coney’s Best Cuts and Black Fish. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 23.33 Reviews: - Masa ...…

Want an in-depth discussion about the life and legacy of Stan Lee? ‘Nuff said. Unless you also want talk about premeditated double denim, the hairstyles of Kurt Russell, and comics that have made us mad, in which case we have that too this episode. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 22.36 Reviews - Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #1 - Mars Attack ...…

Halloween may be over but you'll still have a devilish time this episode, as we talk the new Netflix series of Daredevil and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and do some spoooooooky comic reviewing. Plus a dream - and a brand new segment! SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 21:04 Reviews - Wytches Bad Egg Halloween Special - Batman / The Maxx: Ar ...…

We’d like to say this episode is about comics but it’s more about Doogie Howser, summer flings and bad New Years Eve experiences. But we do sneak in reviews of a few new comics not to miss, and we review the 2 surefire disasters of this year, Venom and Titans - and discover neither were quite what we were expecting. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & Ne ...…

We pay tribute to the late, great Norm Breyfogle and Carlos Ezquerra, two titans whose art was synonymous with Batman and Judge Dredd. And we chime in on Bendis’s new line of teen comics, along with a ton of other news coming out of New York Comic-Con. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 42.20 Reviews - Heroes In Crisis #1 - Batman: Damned #1 - Bord ...…

As the Rad Lounge makes a fresh start for a new era, we check in on Marvel's own Fresh Start to review how the line's relaunch is going. Plus our theories about Henry Cavill and reviews of some awesome new comics. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 25.14 Reviews: - Murder Falcon #1 & 2 - Cobra 2, Act 1 - Action Comics #102 - Peter Parker: The Spect ...…

After interviewing the legendary Frank Miller, the guys settle in to answer one quick letter. Thanks for 100 episodes, everyone!

This episode is shaken, stirred and then spilt all over the table in the final 15 minutes. It’s Lucas’s birthday and he’s doing whatever he wants. That means Downton Abbey news and a whole feature topic about James Bond with the artist of the new 007 ongoing comic, Marc Laming, joining the fun. Just be thankful it was recorded before the news d ...…

It’s all about going back, this episode. We talk TV going back in time with reboots of Alf, Facts of Life and the return of Captain Picard. We review the return of the FF in Fantastic Four #1, plus a bunch of other books. Then we talk about all the calls we wish we could go back and change, as we admit “We Got It Wrong”. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro ...…

This episode we discuss erotic landmarks, charge headlong into the mass of San Diego Comic-Con news, highlight some of last year’s best Australian comics, and then reveal the secret of Larry’s letter-writing past. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 35.54 Reviews - Hawkman #2 - Sparks - Monstress Vol. 1 - Slasher - The Push Man and Other Stories - A ...…

We celebrate the career of Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, review Ant-Man and The Wasp, have some juicy group reviews of latest blockbuster comic 1st issues of Die Die Die, Superman and Amazing Spider-Man, AND talk more about ghostly encounters and weird dreams. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News, inc 09,50 News Special: Steve Ditko retrospectiv ...…

Furries, our favourite BDSM superheroes, Jared Leto, manga... What more do you want from us? SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 27.53 Comics Reviews: - The Sentry #1 - Hawkman #1 - Yakai: Night Mystery 47.13 Feature Topic: Manga Spotlight 1.35:55 BA’s PA

Chris Pine’s Wonder Woman 2 leisure wear, phallic hot dog dreams, a Vertigo reboot, more Ben Affleck drama, a whole bunch of number 1 issues AND Larry’s guide to the Hulk. What DOESN’T this episode have? SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 28.26 Reviews: - Deadpool #1 - Immortal Hulk #1 - Justice League #1 - Thor #1 - Mage: The Hero Denied #9 57.58 ...…

Look, we're talking Bendis's first full Superman comic, Deadpool 2 AND Solo, so there was no way in hell this one was going to come in under 2 hours. We also talk families in comics, Penguin casting and our favourite ever concerts. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 32.20 Reviews - Black Lightning / Hong Kong Phooey - Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepu ...…

This ep we give Mitch an anxiety attack talking about comic book vending machines, we review DC's latest big book DC Nation #0, we learn about Australia's forgotten Golden Age superheroes, and we achieve a personal best in dream analysis. And much more. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 31.17 Reviews: - DC Nation #0 - Avengers #1 - Justice League: ...…

It's the biggest day of the comics year, the biggest film of the year, & a big blockbuster of a Rad Lounge to boot. We give you the inside scoop on which Free Comic Book Day books to get, then review Avengers: Infinity War. And then BA’s PA and an all-new dream to analyse! SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 14.55 FCBD Preview 1:21.22 Feature Topic: ...…

We celebrate the Man of Steel’s 80th birthday with a chat about the fantastic Action Comics #1000, share our favourite Superman moments along the way, discuss what makes the character so great and such a challenge to write, and then address the elephant in the room - THAT Bendis story and what it means for Superman’s future. Plus a mega BA’s PA ...…

In anticipation of the release of Avengers: Infinity War, we go to war with each other to determine the official Rad Lounge ranking of the best and worst Marvel Movies. Enjoy Mitchell having an actual embolism trying to avoid giving his views on Black Panther. Plus the return of the Riverdale Wrap-Up and advanced reviews of a whole bunch of gre ...…

This episode we try to imagine what the Rob Liefeld Extreme Cinematic Universe will be, what a Nic Cage animated Superman will be, and what a New Gods movie will be. Our reviews manage to cover TWO of our all-time favourite comics and another possible Book of the Year. And we talk all things Crumb, Pekar and underground comix. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 ...…

Lucas warned you but you still demanded it. It’s Larry's All-Dad Episode. A surprisingly large amount of all your normal favourite news & reviews, plus a whole lot of Dad Chat. And we pick pop culture's worst dads. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 13.44 Reviews - Crusty The Clown #1 - Punks Not Dead #1 - The Mighty Thor #704 - Phoebe and Her Unic ...…

This episode, we ask who should be Robert Culp to Hannah Simone’s William Katt in the new Greatest American Hero, and we pick comics we love that we never want to see adapted for the screen. Plus, of course, we review Black Panther! SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 32.55 Reviews - The Prince and the Dressmaker - Secret Weapons #0 - Snagglepuss Ch ...…

From Bendis to Metropolis, we discuss the exciting and just plain horrible plans for Superman in 2018. Then we dive deep into a catch-up on the tidal wave of new Comics TV that’s hit our screens in the past 6 months, including TEOTFW, Black Lighting, Happy, The Punisher, The Gifted, Runaways and The Tick. Plus reviews! SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & ...…

Superman's underpants, 80s compilation albums, 60s British spy TV, DC's big books for 2018, comings and goings at Dark Horse, a preview of Robert Kirkman’s new comic series, and more... There's so much conversation this episode, we never get round to our feature topic. Whoops. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 1:00.35 Reviews: - Oblivion Song #1-4 ...…

When we started podcasting all those years ago, who could have dreamed we’d hit pinnacles of quality like a 5 minute debate about whether Tim Drake is too young to be a hunk. This and much more is in store for you in this Mega BA’s PA edition of the Radioactive Lounge. Plus Lucas practically calls his Book of the Year in week one! SHOW NOTES: 0 ...…

It’s our end of year break-up party, and you get to listen along. We talk KFC Christmases, giant raccoon testicles and a feature topic chosen by our Pledge Drive backers to give Mitch a nervous breakdown: “Quitting Comics - what do you do when you’re not feeling the love anymore?” And we review so many great books and give so many listener reco ...…

We discuss the big news about Disney soon owning the world, try to get our heads around Dick Tracy as a story for today’s kidz, and review a heap of exciting books. But, come on, obviously this episode is all about Star Wars: The Last Jedi. SHOW NOTES 00.00 Intro & News 25.00 Reviews - Excitement City Book 1 - Who Likes Short Shorts - Murder Sh ...…

It's that night of nights, the Rad Lounge Awards for the best in comics & pop culture in 2017! Plus in perhaps our latest derailment ever, we get an update on Larry's planning for the All-Dad Episode. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Top 3 Comics for 2017 1:01.43 Mystery Top 5s 1:30.00 BA's PA

When things are bleakest, you call the Justice League. But what happens when it's the Justice League that's the trouble in the first place? We try to solve the problem of DC's latest cinematic "masterpiece". Plus we discuss what a DC with Bendis looks like, and the future of Star Wars and X-men movie franchises. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 2 ...…

Live from All Star Comics, it's Lucas's conversation with C.S. Pacat, author of the best-selling Captive Prince novels and now her first comic Fence, from Boom Studios. Talking sports manga, making the jump from prose to comics, the secret rivalry between badminton players and fencers, and the importance of seeing yourself represented in stories.…

Odin's beard! It's a jam-packed episode as we talk Shazam casting, get musical in the Riverdale wrap-up, review a heap of great books (and some not so great), and then Thor Ragnarok divides the team - but who's got the heart of stone? SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 31.40 Reviews - Dan Dare 1 - Fighting American 1 - Now 1 - Silver Surfer 14 - Ca ...…

With the new season of Riverdale kicking off, we finally look back for a wrap-up of our feels on Series 1, and what we want from Series 2. Plus we talk Star Trek Discovery, the new Star Wars and New Mutants trailers, and have some #realtalk about Marvel Legacy. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 News 27.26 Reviews - Motor Crush Vol. 1 - Humans Vol. 1 & 2 - Thos ...…

Live from All Star Comics, it's our Episode 75 extravaganza featuring the return of all our favourite segments from the last 3 years - and the return of some old friends as well. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 News 29.50 Reviews 52.06 Return of the Rad Lounge Quiz 1:15.10 BA’s PA

We pay tribute to Len Wein, discuss Mitchell's thing for Hellboy's pants, get lessons in walking like Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 3, and chat with comics young gun Chris Gooch about his twisted new book Bottled. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 37.28 Reviews - Harry Potter and My Childhood Obsession - Star Trek: Deviations - Atomahawk - Altamont: ...…

We celebrate the 25th anniversary of Batman: The Animated Series, get in a possibly controversial discussion about Jack Kirby's legacy, and try to understand what the hell happened to Defenders. SHOW NOTES: 14.53 News 32.15 Reviews - There's Nothing There - Night Business - Batman / The Shadow 1-3 - Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night 57.26 ...…

This episode we pick our favourite ever monster movies, with the help of writer/artist and monster expert Zander Cannon ("Kaijumax"). Plus an extra long batch of reviews - including a few contenders for our favourite books this year, and a monster rant from Larry. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Introduction 07.00 Reviews - Darth Vader #1 - Avengers: Galacti ...…

This episode we talk to Will Simpson, concept and storyboard artist for Game of Thrones, about inventing the look for the biggest TV show on the planet. Plus we talk Mark Millar and Netflix's new comics empire and announce the winner of our Alf Stewart vs Doomsday meme competition! SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 12.20 Reviews - Zodiac Starforce ...…

We're positively exploding with content and moustaches this episode. There's all the biggest news from San Diego Comic-Con - Stachegate, the latest twist in the Batfleck saga, a surprise Iron Fist 2 announcement, DC's vow to transform the industry, plus all the big new comics announcements. And we bring you a Q&A with creators Ryan Lindsay and ...…

We dive deep on the 2 biggest meet-cutes of 2017: Spider-Man and the Marvel Cinematic Universe; and Batman meeting Elmer Fudd. Plus a special preview of one of the year's most anticipated books: Tom King & Mitch Gerad's Mister Miracle! SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 27.40 Reviews - My Favourite Thing Is Monsters - Spider-Man: Master Plan - Mist ...…

What a fortnight of big headlines it's been! So we give the news segment a promotion to feature status this week, as we sink our teeth into the future of the Fantastic Four in comics and film, Ron Howard taking the controls of the Millennium Falcon, Man-Baby Metallica screenings and more. Plus reviews (including Lucas's favourite book this year ...…

Wonder Woman is taking the world by storm and this episode we discuss whether Diana's big screen debut lives up to the hype. Plus we hail the king as we discuss the first Black Panther trailer and we celebrate the life of the legendary Adam West. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 14.35 Reviews - Hillbilly #6 - Bug #1 - Doctor Strange #20 - Defende ...…

This episode we speak to the creators of FRAJER, the zine that asks you to draw TV’s favourite psychiatrist Frasier Crane from memory, and then we pay tribute to the late, great Roger Moore. Plus all the latest comics news, reviews and usual inanity. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 28.55 Interview with Keith McLean, editor of the Frajer zine 45. ...…

What ISN'T in this episode? Besides talking bad massage experiences, the Hellboy reboot, Riverdale's Reggie-Gate, reviewing a heap of books AND debuting a brand new segment, we discuss the biggest news to hit the world since we all found out Prince Phillip had died. Plus we settle down for some #realtalk in the feature segment as we chart the h ...…

The whole team's here as we celebrate the biggest day of the comic book year, reviewing our 15 favourite books out this Free Comic Book Day! Plus we talk all the latest news and review Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

It's a packed show as we dive deep on the X-Men Gold hidden messages controversy, to explain the story behind the scandal. Then we review some of the best upcoming comics including James Stokoe's stunning Aliens: Dead Orbit! And then we round things off by pulling out the ice cream and baring our souls about the comics that have made us cry. Al ...…