
iFanboy - Comic Books
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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Apr 20, 2025 • 1h 21min
Pick of the Week #973 – Moonshine Bigfoot #1
It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!Many good comics, and one not good comic, but it has a good comic in it. They give more than they take. Wipe your face off, and let's get started.Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:15:10Pick of the Week:00:02:12 - Moonshine Bigfoot #1Comics:00:13:21 - Godzilla vs. Hulk #100:19:41 - Summer of Superman Special #100:29:14 - Wonder Woman #820 (20)00:30:47 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #3800:33:38 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #800:43:08 - Detective Comics #109600:43:44 - Wolverine #400 (8)Patron Pick:00:45:49 - DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #2Patron Thanks:00:58:12 - PVListener Mail:01:00:40 - Josh D. from New Jersey is thinking about what these characters sound like. And what is in his head is way better than anything else could be.Brought To You By:
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Music:"East Bound and Down"Me First and the Gimme GimmesListen to Josh discuss Fargo 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.Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 34min
Mediasplode #57 – The Pitt, Season 1 Review and a NYC Emergency Room Physician Assistant’s Take on the Show… Plus Adolescence and A Minecraft Movie!
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!Running Time: 01:28:05This 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:00:01:32 – Conor went to the theater to see Black Bag, and is watching Hacks and The Studio.00:11:05 – Josh watched Say Nothing.00:16:43 – Ron watched Adolescence, and went to the theater to see A Minecraft Movie and The Luckiest Man in America.Broadway Corner:00:29:35 – Ron saw Good Night, and Good Luck.00:35:05 – Josh saw Glengarry Glen Ross.Discussion:00:41:26 – The Pitt, Season 101:02:57 – A New York City Emergency Room Physician Assistant Talks About The Pitt, Season 1SPOILERS ABOVE!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.Music:“Baby”Robert Bradley’s Blackwater SurpriseListen to Josh discuss Fargo 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.Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2025 • 1h 24min
Pick of the Week #972 – Phantom Road #11
It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!Are you ready to embrace the new sport of falcon fighting? If you need time to train for fist-to-talon combat then spend some time with the Two Jamokes™ feat. Dr. Ryan Haupt and get caught up on this week's comics!Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:17:50Pick of the Week:00:01:25 - Phantom Road #11Comics:00:11:18 - D.C. vs. Vampires: World War V #800:19:25 - The Amazing Spider-Man #965 (1)00:27:56 - Absolute Batman #700:35:09 - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Jinx #100:37:17 - The Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt #100:43:08 - The Ultimates #1100:45:25 - Action Comics #1085Patron Pick:00:48:21 - Vatican City #1Patron Thanks:00:59:05 - Jack KearListener Mail:01:03:40 - Adam from Orlando, Florida was checking up on Redwing's stats and realized he has fighting skills equivalent to several other heavy hitters, so how would one fare in a fight with a falcon? It's the question everyone is asking.Brought To You By:
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Music:“Oxford Comma”Vampire WeekendWatch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #972!Listen to Josh discuss Fargo 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.Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2025 • 1h 14min
Pick of the Week #971 – Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1
It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!You thought you were coming here for weekly comic book talk and dumb jokes and, sure, you’ll get that too, but this week you’re really here for the deep dive into a What Hurts? conversation.Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:07:45Pick of the Week:00:01:57 – Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1Comics:00:12:28 – Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #700:16:43 – Absolute Superman #600:20:24 – Absolute Green Lantern #100:26:24 – Past Time #100:30:26 – West Coast Avengers #600:37:39 – G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Beach Head #1Patron Pick:00:41:30 – 2000 AD Prog 2426Patron Thanks:00:49:56 – Rufus PentecostListener Mail:00:52:38 – Drew G. from Perth, Western Australia, Australia is feeling his age and is having trouble making time for comics.Brought To You By:
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Music:“Gives You Hell”The All-American RejectsListen to Josh discuss Fargo 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.Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2025 • 1h 21min
Pick of the Week #970 – Free For All
It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!This week's pull list is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly hugely mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist, but that's just peanuts to this week's pull list.Bells? Don't talk to me about Bells.Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:14:56Pick of the Week:00:03:50 - Free For AllComics:00:13:49 - The Kids00:20:24 - Ultimate Spider-Man #1500:26:24 - Absolute Martian Manhunter #100:34:10 - Black Canary: Best of the Best #500:36:45 - Fantastic Four #723 (30)00:39:44 - We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #100:43:20 - The Amazing Spider-Man #964 (70)The Bell:00:48:08 - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #31500:48:32 - Batman #923 (158)00:48:48 - Standstill #800:48:13 - Justice League Unlimited #500:49:30 - Absolute Wonder Woman #600:49:50 - Ultimate Wolverine #300:50:06 - Red Before Black #500:50:26 - Wolverine: Revenge #500:50:49 - Superman #867 (24)00:51:07 - Doom Academy #2Patron Pick:00:51:43 - Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four #1Patron Thanks:01:00:22 - Secret Agent000111Listener Mail:01:02:24 - Greg M. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is thinking about comics and options and adaptations.Brought To You By:
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Music:"Come Out Fighting"The VandalsWatch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #970 !Listen to Josh discuss Fargo 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.Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2025 • 1h 13min
Pick of the Week #969 – Out of Alcatraz #1
It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!You can take the boy out of Alcatraz, but can you take Alcatraz out of the boy? Let’s find out as Josh Flanagan and Dr. Ryan Haupt discuss this week in comics!Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:07:21Pick of the Week:00:02:14 – Out of Alcatraz #1Comics:00:12:29 – The Avengers #790 (24)00:19:31 – Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor, Book Two00:24:09 – Absolute Flash #100:30:05 – Bug Wars #200:37:02 – Welcome to The Maynard #400:38:23 – Detective Comics #109500:43:29 – Zatanna #2Patron Pick:00:45:35 – Out of Alcatraz #1Patron Thanks:00:47:25 – MListener Mail:00:51:27 – Dave D. from Charlotte, North Carolina wants to know if we’ve noticed the trend of left-handed handshakes in comics.00:55:49 – Stephen D. from London, England, United Kingdom asks if there are any critically-acclaimed classic comics that we still haven’t read yet.Brought To You By:
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Music:“Prisoner of Today”Billy TalentWatch 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.Watch Conor and Josh talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2025 • 28min
Special Edition – Watchmen: Chapter II
The iFanboy Animation Brain Trust — Conor Kilpatrick and Ryan Haupt — mount up for one last ride as they review the final release from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line… Watchmen: Chapter II!You can find the review of the first chapter here!Running Time: 00:26:00Music:“End of the Road”Boyz II Men Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2025 • 1h 10min
Pick of the Week #968 – Absolute Superman #5
It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!iFanboy… more than just the number one family podcast in America. iFanboy… more than just the world’s most thrilling comic book event! Now iFanboy has become the longest running show in podcast history! Come share in the music and the magic, the mystery and the history! iFanboy, now and forever at the Winter Garden Theater!Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:0x:xxPick of the Week:00:02:18 – Absolute Superman #5Comics:00:13:03 – Geiger #1200:16:46 – Void Rivals #1700:22:13 – Babs #600:28:55 – Batman: Dark Patterns #400:30:33 – The Moon is Following Us #700:32:57 – Redcoat #1000:36:34 – Action Comics #1084Patron Pick:00:39:47 – Assorted Crisis Events #1Patron Thanks:00:49:22 – ChadListener Mail:00:52:22 – Lex from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada asks about continuing to listen to hobby-specific podcasts after leaving said hobby.Brought To You By:
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Mar 13, 2025 • 39min
Booksplode #67 – Legends
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode!This month, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan take a look at…Legends by John Ostrander, Len Wein, John Byrne, Karl Kesel, Dennis Janke, Tom Ziuko, Carl Gafford, & Steve Haynie.Running Time: 00:36:36What’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:“Lean on Me”Club Nouveau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 15min
Pick of the Week #967 – Doctor Strange of Asgard #1
It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!A light offering of weekly comics begins to vex the stalwart picker of the week, but one must rise, and others come right behind them. Here's what we learned: Stephen Strange might be cash/magic poor, but he's land rich. Won't you join us for more?Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:08:31Pick of the Week:00:02:53 - Doctor Strange of Asgard #1Comics:00:10:03 - The Ultimates #1000:18:10 - The Tin Can Society #600:22:37 - Hyde Street #400:29:23 - The Spectacular Spider-Men #1300:30:57 - Usagi Yojimbo #280 (The Ten Thousand Plums #1)Star Wars Corner:00:35:07 - Star Wars: Jedi Knights #1Patron Pick:00:39:12 - Mothra: Queen of Monsters #1Patron Thanks:00:49:32 - Nick DrummerListener Mail:00:52:00 - Michael R. asks what we think of the legendary R. Crumb.00:56:34 - Greg M. from Philly has a fun little game of what-artist-does-BLANK-best for us.Brought To You By:• Better Help – This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ifanboy and get on your way to being your best self.• 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 SEVEN BRAND NEW DESIGNS -- twenty in all!Music:"If You're Not Dark"SuperchunkWatch 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.Watch Conor and Josh talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices