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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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Apr 14, 2022 • 54min
Mediasplode #24 - The TV Show Game!
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!Running Time: 00:52:00This 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:00:01:24 - Josh is deep into his third go-round on ER.00:07:54 - Conor finished Killing Eve.00:10:57 - A brief digression into Nazi villainy in TV and film.00:13:34 - Ron is reveling in The Drop Out.Game Time:00:15:02 - It's time for the inaugural edition of The TV Show Game!SPOILERS 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.Music:"Wolf Like Me"TV on the Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2022 • 1h 16min
Pick of the Week #824 - She-Hulk #166
The Two Jamokes turn their heads and cough when Dr. Ryan joins to help diagnose this week in comics!Running Time: 01:14:22Pick of the Week:00:02:20 - She-Hulk #166Comics: 00:13:59 - Batman: Killing Time #200:18:50 - Spider-Punk #100:24:41 - Black Widow #5500:33:10 - Moon Knight #1000:35:06 - The Thing #600:36:58 - Batman Beyond: Neo Year #100:37:43 - Devil's Reign #6Patron Pick:00:39:57 - The Rocketeer: The Great Race #1Patron Thanks:00:50:02 - Stu Wars00:52:55 - Joe Christensen00:57:45 - Kevin 0BuckleyAudience Question:01:00:14 - Smasher wants to know who the best characters to Freaky Friday between Marvel and DC.Brought To You By:• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or 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 twelve designs!Music:"Hit The Road Jack"Ray Charles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 2022 • 1h 5min
Pick of the Week #823 – Hulk: Grand Design - Monster #1
It was a weirdly light and uninspiring week of comics and yet more books were talked about on this show than usual. What can we say? That newly revealed mutant works in mysterious ways.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:03:00Pick of the Week:00:01:26 - Hulk: Grand Design - Monster #1Comics:00:14:05 - Dark Ages #600:19:44 - Astro City: That Was Then...00:24:44 - The Amazing Spider-Man #89400:28:38 - Usagi Yojimbo: Lone Goat & Kid #300:30:50 - Spider-Woman #11600:32:30 - Immortal X-Men #100:33:37 - Batman: Beyond the White Knight, Book One00:35:54 - Batman: One Dark Knight, Book Two00:37:49 - Hulk #772Patron Pick:00:41:04 - Hulk: Grand Design - Monster #1Patron Thanks:00:43:19 - Matt Pfaff00:45:12 - The ZollsAudience Question:00:47:22 - Justin V. looks back at the old days of iFanboy.com.Brought To You By:• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or 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 twelve designs!Music:"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"Kelly Clarkson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2022 • 1h 34min
Talksplode #101 - Daniel Warren Johnson
Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.Artist and Writer Daniel Warren Johnson (Beta Ray Bill, Murder Falcon, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) is one of the most exciting and unique creators to show up in comics over the last few years. Starting in webcomics, doing indie books and Big 2 books, he's able to work in any part of comics, and all the work features the same dynamic and totally original art style. Josh talks to Dan about his background and career and how he got from there to here, as well as his new book, a love letter to pro wrestling and action stories, Do a Powerbomb, available in June 2022, from Image Comics.Total Running Time: 01:31:34Follow Daniel on Instagram, and Twitter.Music:“Chicago Piano"Jawbox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2022 • 1h 12min
Pick of the Week #822 – The Human Target, Book Six
We've got our good pal, Jim Viscardi of comicbook.com in to talk comics and some industry talk, and he's very good at both. It was a small group of comics this week, but there were so many fun books, we didn't miss a thing.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:09:39Pick of the Week:00:03:02 - The Human Target, Book SixComics:00:19:43 - Wolverine: Patch #100:25:29 - X Deaths of Wolverine #500:29:36 - Maestro: World War M #200:35:16 - Love Everlasting #200:36:34 - Action Comics #104100:38:01 - Iron Man #643Patron Pick:00:40:05 - Rogues, Book OnePatron Thanks:00:47:39 - Lanny Barr00:49:00 - Al Fouger00:50:29 - Mike BloomroseTOPICS!:00:51:59 - Jim brings his knowledge to another discussion about Amazon and Comixology and what it might mean to digital comics.Brought To You By:• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or 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 twelve designs!Music:"Cold Shot"Live At Carnegie Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2022 • 56min
Mediasplode #23 - Ranking the Best Picture Nominees and Our Favorite Films of the Year
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!Running Time: 00:53:56This 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:00:01:43 - Ron finished Around the World in 80 Days, listened to Where It Went, and watched Riot on the Dance Floor: The Story of Randy Now & City Gardens.00:07:49 - Conor is reveling in the rebirth of Sunday night TV and has been watching The Gilded Age.00:16:47 - Josh has been watching Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.Discussion:00:25:02 - Ranking the 2022 Academy Award Best Picture Nominees00:33:32 - Picking Our Favorite Film of 2022 and The Overall State of the MoviesListener Mail:00:44:20 - Steve from Maryland wants to know who would win a very unusual fight.00:46:42 - Ken J. from The Great White North makes the iFanboys rank their of their favorite films.SPOILERS 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.Music:"He Took Her to a Movie"Ladytron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2022 • 1h 5min
Pick of the Week #821 – Batman/Superman: World's Finest #1
There are fewer books this week and yet the show still ran its normal length and this is mostly due to problems with furniture, clothes, and hair in one particular comic book.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:02:52Pick of the Week:00:02:53 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #1Comics:00:13:28 - Reckoning War: Trial of The Watcher #100:16:28 - What's the Furthest Place From Here? #500:21:48 - Nightwing #9000:31:26 - Stillwater: The Escape #100:36:14 - X-Men Unlimited Infinity Comic #2600:37:53 - The Silver Coin #10Patron Pick:00:41:08 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #1Patron Thanks:00:43:26 - Joshua Fisher00:45:16 - SimonListener Mail:00:47:12 - Jack R. from Durham, NC has a lot of questions about Wonder Woman, "Trial of the Amazons," and comic book advertising.00:52:56 - Randy R. from Ozark, MO is going to be visiting New York City and is looking for suggestions of what to see and do.Brought To You By:• Mack Weldon - Mack Weldon makes fantastic premium men's underwear and essentials. Go to MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order using promo code IFANBOYPOD• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or 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 twelve designs!Music:"Drunken Lullabies"Flogging Molly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2022 • 36min
Special Edition - Catwoman: Hunted
The iFanboy Animation Brain Trust — Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Ryan Haupt — discuss the latest release from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line... Catwoman: Hunted! Plus looking forward to Constantine: The House of Mystery, Green Lantern: Beware My Power, and Battle of the Super Sons!Running Time: 00:33:30Music:"They Call Her the Cat"Elton John Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2022 • 1h 23min
Pick of the Week #820 - Captain Carter #1
The Two Jamokes are joined by Ryan "From Santa Cruz" Haupt and things get spicier than a British taco as the comics of the week are tackled with gusto.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:20:56Pick of the Week:00:05:22 - Captain Carter #1Comics:00:15:41 - King of Spies #400:19:35 - Superman: Son of Kal-El #900:28:36 - Thor #74900:36:02 - Norse Mythology III #200:38:11 - Devil's Reign: Moon Knight #100:43:26 - Naomi, Season Two #100:48:47 - Mighty Morphin' #17Patron Pick:00:50:18 - Punisher #1Patron Thanks:01:04:57 - Sea Bear01:06:13 - Jonathan Breen01:07:52 - Liam LandrumBrought To You By:• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or 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 twelve designs!Music:"The Captain"Guster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 2022 • 56min
Special Edition - The Batman
Conor Kilpatrick needed some help to discuss The Batman so he activated the Batsignal and Mike Romo and Henry Nasserbakht answered the call! It's a deep dive into the latest adventures of the Dark Knight Detective as well as poor theater behavior post-pandemic lockdown!Running Time: 00:53:58Music:"Something in the Way"Nirvana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices