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The iFanboy.com Comic Book Podcast is a weekly talk show all about the best new current comic book releases. Lifelong friends, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan talk about what they loved and (sometimes) hated in the current weekly books, from publishers like Marvel, DC, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, BOOM! Studios, IDW, Aftershock, Valiant, and more. The aim is to have a fun time, some laughs, but to also really understand what makes comic books work and what doesn’t, and trying to understand the craft of this great, often under appreciated art form. Sometimes they agree, and sometimes… they don’t. With decades of experience talking about comics, interacting with comic book professionals, this is all about the love of an art form. If the names Brian Michael Bendis, Amanda Conner, Geoff Johns, Gene Luen Yang, Donny Cates, Jason Aaron, Kelly Thompson, David Marquez, Kelly Sue de Connick, Kieron Gillen, Charles Soule, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Scott Snyder, Tom King, Mitch Gerads, Esad Ribic, Rick Remender, Nick Spencer, John Ridley, Skottie Young, Chip Zdarsky, Jöelle Jones, David F. Walker, Grant Morrison, and Darwyn Cooke get you excited, then this is the place for you. This podcast is so good, you don’t even need to read comic books or graphic novels to enjoy it, but it’s a lot better if you do.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 60min
Mediasplode #63 – One Battle After Another and Alien: Earth, Season 1
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!
What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.
Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.
SPOILERS BELOW!
Running Time: 00:56:46
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…
What We’ve Been Enjoying:00:01:37 – Ron saw David Byrne in New York and is watching the first season of Chad Powers.00:08:46 – Josh is rewatching My Name is Earl and is watching rhe new season of Slow Horses (with Ron and Conor).00:17:46 – Conor (and Ron) is watching the new season of English Teacher and went to see Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.
Discussion:00:24:51 – Alien: Earth, Season 100:37:44 – One Battle After Another
Music:“Everybody Laughs”David Byrne feat. Ghost Train Orchestra
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.
Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984.
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave.
Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 5, 2025 • 1h 28min
Pick of the Week #997 – Batman #2
It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
’80s nostalgia slithers in coldly to this heavy metal machine as Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan are joined by Dr. Ryan Haupt to discuss this week’s comics!
Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.
Running Time: 01:23:30
Pick of the Week:00:01:22 – Batman #2
Comics:00:14:05 – Absolute Evil #100:21:59 – Justice League: The Omega Act Special #100:31:10 – The Amazing Spider-Man #977 (13)00:35:52 – Skin Police 2 #200:40:40 – Spider-Man Noir #100:45:13 – Huck: Big Bad World #500:51:18 – Rook: Exodus #7
Patron Pick:00:54:01 – G.I. Joe: Cold Slither #1
Patron Thanks:01:03:49 – Derek Campbell
Listener Mail:01:07:36 – Kirk J. from the Comic Book Book Club wants some suggestions of stand out single issues for his group to read and discuss.
Brought To You By:
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iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount!
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Music:“Cold Slither”Cold Slither
Watch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #997!
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.
Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984.
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave.
Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2025 • 1h 19min
Pick of the Week #996 – Superman #873 (30)
It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
Josh Flanagan almost died this week and Conor Kilpatrick is itchy (it’s almost as bad!) and so this episode got away from them a bit this week, so much so that they had to impose a timer on the email segment.
Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.
Running Time: 01:15:11
Pick of the Week:00:04:03 – Superman #873 (30)
Comics:00:15:11 – DC vs. Vampires: World War V #1200:21:22 – Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #300:26:15 – Skinbreaker #100:34:37 – New History of the DC Universe #300:37:47 – Escape #200:46:39 – Viking Moon #100:48:47 – The Twilight Zone #1
Patron Pick:00:53:10 – Jeff the Land Shark #4
Patron Thanks:01:02:37 – Christopher Janusch
Listener Mail:01:05:32 – Scott H. from Portland, Oregon is curious why Batman works so well in any genre and tone.
Brought To You By:
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iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount!
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Music:“The Twilight Zone Main Theme”Marius Constant & Geek Music
Watch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #996!
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.
Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984.
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave.
Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2025 • 1h 28min
Pick of the Week #995 – Good As Dead #1
It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
This show was recorded one time and one time only. Our billionaire entreaties continue to go unnoticed, but thankfully, it was a small landslide of Pick of the Week worthy issues this week, and at least one book that was... less than. Get yourself gussied up, and settle in for another one of these things we do.
Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.
Running Time: 01:24:04
Pick of the Week:00:01:30 - Good As Dead #1
Comics:00:11:38 - The Bat-Man: Second Knight, Book One00:23:46 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #4300:27:44 - Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman00:36:05 - Runaways #400:41:10 - EC's Catacomb of Torment #300:46:42 - G.I. Joe #1100:53:21 - Uncle Scrooge: Earth's Mightiest Duck #2
Patron Pick:00:56:20 - No Man's Land #1
Patron Thanks:01:03:55 - Mark Bell
Listener Mail:01:07:04 - Django B. asks if we've ever had to re-record shows. (We have.)
Brought To You By:
Shopify – This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period and take your business to the next level.
iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount!
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Music:"Burn that Bridge When We Get to It"Lagwagon
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave.
Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.
Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 19min
Mediasplode #62 – Our Top Ten Films of All-Time and The Bear, Season 4
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!
What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.
Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.
SPOILERS BELOW!
Running Time: 01:14:40
This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss...
What We've Been Enjoying:00:02:36 - Ron went to see Lurker and saw Oasis: Live '25 in Pasadena.00:12:58 - Josh went to see The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks in Boston and watched Friendship.00:20:36 - Conor is watching Task and went to see Caught Stealing (so did Ron).
Discussion:00:27:34 - The Bear, Season 4
Discussion:00:36:07 - Our Top Ten Films of All-Time Intro00:39:54 - Josh's Top 10 Films of All-Time00:49:46 - Conor's Top 10 Films of All-Time00:56:27 - Ron's Top 10 Films of All-Time01:09:48 - Our Top Ten Films of All-Time Wrap-Up
Music:"The Best of What's Around"Dave Matthews Band
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.
Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984.
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave.
Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2025 • 1h 20min
Pick of the Week #994 – Redcoat #14
It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
What's in a name? A redcoat by any other name would not smell as sweet. And nor would this week's comics!
Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.
Running Time: 01:16:58
Pick of the Week:00:01:57 - Redcoat #14
Comics:00:12:20 - Captain America #774 (3)00:17:58 - Powers 25 #100:23:38- Transformers #2400:32:03 - The Undead Iron Fist #100:40:14 - One World Under Doom #700:46:56 - Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman #4
Patron Pick:00:50:21 - C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table #1
Patron Thanks:01:00:45 - Thomas Miller
Listener Mail:01:03:51 - Martin S. wonders if books would be better off with two artists? A robust discussion of the idea ensues.
Brought To You By:
Schedule35 – Shrooms with Benefits. Schedule35 is the first US nationwide trusted consumer psilocybin brand that makes microdosing and living your best life accessible and simple to do. Get 15% off all orders with code iFanboy.
iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount!
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Music:"Burn One Down"Ben Harper
Watch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #994!
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave.
Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.
Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 7, 2025 • 1h 14min
Pick of the Week #993 – Batman #1
Celebrate 20 years of podcasting with lively discussions about the latest Batman comics, featuring an AI Alfred and character evolution. The hosts dive into mixed feelings about Spider-Man and Superman's recent storylines and share humorous takes on art and modern romance in comic narratives. Plus, they explore the emotional resonance in post-apocalyptic settings and highlight the significance of listener engagement. Enjoy insights on microdosing and the challenges behind creating a podcast while reminiscing about their journey through comic book fandom.

Aug 31, 2025 • 1h 18min
Pick of the Week #992 – Lazarus Fallen #3
It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
The weekly cavalcade is almost too much, prompting the return of the short Bell section. Clearly this show has it all! Produced, written, hosted, edited, sweetened, promoted, and sold by Dan Mora.
Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.
Running Time: 01:17:00
Pick of the Week:00:02:29 - Lazarus Fallen #3
Comics:00:13:56 - Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: Professor Harvey is Gone00:22:15 - Superman #872 (29)00:29:54 - Justice League Unlimited #1000:32:20 - Runaways #300:36:34 - Fantastic Four Fanfare #400:46:39 - Huck: Big Bad World #400:48:34 - Mr. Terrific: Year One #4
The Bell:00:50:59 - Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rites of Spring #200:51:19 - Immortal Legend Batman #100:51:37 - Imperial War: Planet She-Hulk #100:51:56 - Nemesis Forever #100:52:13 - The Avengers #795 (29)00:52:33 - The Man Who Dreamt the Impossible: A Tribute to Jack Kirby00:53:32 - Void Rivals #2200:53:51 - Ultimate Spider-Man #2000:54:17 - News from the Fallout #300:54:35 - West Coast Avengers #10
Patron Pick:00:54:59 - Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1
Patron Thanks:01:02:18 - Terry Austin
Listener Mail:01:05:24 - Rob P. from Pennsylvania is actively thinking about an ER style series in the Batman world.
Brought To You By:
Schedule35 – Shrooms with Benefits. Schedule35 is the first US nationwide trusted consumer psilocybin brand that makes microdosing and living your best life accessible and simple to do. Get 15% off all orders with code iFanboy.
iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount!
iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got TWENTY THREE designs!
Music:“Fallin’”De La Soul and Teenage Fanclub
Watch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #992!
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave.
Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.
Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2025 • 34min
Booksplode #70 – The Avengers in The Veracity Trap!
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode!
This month, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan take a look at…
The Avengers in The Veracity Trap! by Chip Kidd & Michael Cho.
Running Time: 00:31:25
What’s a Booksplode? It’s a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don’t have time to do on the regular show.
Music:“In Your Time”Bob Segar & The Silver Bullet Band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 2025 • 1h 21min
Pick of the Week #991 – Detective Comics #1100
It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!
This week Josh Flanagan is drunk (sleep drunk) and Conor Kilpatrick just can’t remember words. He was sober!
Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.
Running Time: 01:17:00
Pick of the Week:00:03:16 – Detective Comics #1100
Comics:00:16:30 – Batman & Robin: Year One #1000:22:06 – Imperial #300:29:08 – Black Cat #100:34:33 – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #4200:37:59 – Falling in Love on the Path to Hell #900:45:51 – Drawing Blood #800:48:50 – Marvel All-On-One #1
Patron Pick:00:51:24 – Escape #1
Patron Thanks:01:00:54 – Carlo Esqueda
Listener Mail:01:03:51 – Ben F. from Erie, Pennsylvania wants to know which books have re-invigorated iFanboy’s love of comics.
Brought To You By:
Shopify – This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period and take your business to the next level.
iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount!
iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We’ve got TWENTY THREE designs!
Music:“Life is a Highway”Tom Cochrane
Watch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #991!
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.
Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.
Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave.
Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave.
Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.
Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices