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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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- 4 days ago3h 32m
Pick of the Week #1050 – Superman #886 (43)
iFanboy celebrates its 1,050th Pick of the Week episode with a triple-sized all listener e-mail spectacular! Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick asked you, the iFanbase, to send them e-mails… and you delivered!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 03:32:50Pick of the Week:00:02:16 – Superman #886 (43)Patron Pick:00:10:22 – Batman: Bad Seeds – Gotham General #1Josh Talks About Comics For Two Minutes:00:24:16 – Alien vs. X-Men #2, Crimes Against Nature #2, The Flash #838 (38), Predator vs. Planet of the Apes #4Audience Questions:00:28:31 – The tradition continues as iFanboy fields questions from the loyal iFanbase for over three hours!Doug “Human Gong” M. wants to know which Batman rogues and The Flash rogues would make the best baseball team.James L. from Vermont set a calendar reminder to ask Conor to tell his Phil Simms story that he mentioned during Pick of the Week #1000.JRQ wants to know which would be scarier if they were real: superheroes/villains, Universal horror monsters, aliens, or kaiju.Greg M. asks about real life comic book “what if…” moments.Ken from The Great White North wonders if the Justice League is more interesting with Superman on the team or not on the team.Oliver K. wants to know if it’s preferable to read 10 comics in a week with terrible art or terrible writing.Andy M. from London, England, United Kingdom wants to know which comic book story the guys own in the most formats.Ryan A. from the United Kingdom asks about definitive character portrayals.Aldwin D. wants to know if there are any series that the guys collect in trade paperback, or if they just buy prestige collections.Ilan P. from Johannesburg, South Africa thinks that comics have never been more culturally accepted but less ambitious.Eduardo R. from Soledad, California wants to know what the guys originally thought of the Seinfeld series finale and if their opinions have changed over the years.Zach C. from Indianapolis, Indiana (formerly of Tampa, Florida) wants to know which game in the World Series is the best game to hold a viewing party.Monica M. from Mexico asks, in a Space Jam scenario, which comic book characters are the guys choosing to save the world.Alan G. from Kokomo, Indiana wants to know if the guys enjoy reading superhero stories in prose format.Luke H. thinks that comic book readers are more open-minded than other cohorts.Matt K. from East Northport, New York wants to know if the guys ever attended Ithacon when they were in college.Brian C. wants to know if Superman is truly an immigrant.Matthew G. from Woburn, Massachusetts wants to know which stories should get Absolute Editions and wonders if mid-2000s comic stories were too violent and if iFanboy would have even been formed if comics were more all-ages back in 2000.Chris from the iFanboy Data Analytics Department presents his annual report on Patron Powers.Damian “The Commandant” Sherman from Pittsfield, Massachusetts wants to know if there is a recent comic book story that would make it into the guy’s all-time top ten.Carlos S. posits a scenario in which books in the Silver Age, once canceled, can never return, and wonders which titles would still be published today.Jacen B. wonders how the guys feel about the current era of comics.Bryan R. wants to know what the guys would do if they suddenly inherited 40,000 comic books.Brad G. wonders if it’s a relief when the Pick of the Week and the Patron Pick line up.Jonathan B. from Baltimore, Maryland wants to know why Josh hates Bush (the band).Brice from Fresno, California asks Conor to rank his top five Robin costumes.Carol from HR wants to know what the guys’ favorite non-book, non-original art comic book-related item that they own is.Rustyautoparts wonders if the guys would choose if they could have any actor on the show as a co-host.Martin S. is thinking about comic book runs that are critical
- 6 days ago46 min
Special Edition – Clayface
Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Josie Kavadoy gather to discuss Clayface, the curious third feature film installment from DC Studios and the Gunnverse!Running Time: 00:46:11Follow Conor Kilpatrick on Letterboxd!Follow Paul Montgomery on Letterboxd!Follow Josie Kavadoy on Letterboxd!Music:“Left to Right (iFanboy Theme)”Josh Flanagan
- 1 weeks ago1h 21m
Pick of the Week #1049 - Dark Knights of Steel II #4
It's time for a generationally huge week of comics. Had we read these in physical form, their bulk would have required building permits and licensed forklift operators. As it is, Conor's iPad is almost too hot to touch. There are, however, many artistic goodies to be found among them, as we celebrate these riches. Oh, and do you hear that ringing in the distance?Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:21:43Pick of the Week:00:02:11 - Dark Knights of Steel II #4Comics:00:12:13 - The Twilight Zone #1100:19:03 - Miles Morales: Spider-Man #300:23:37 - Doomquest #500:29:55 - End of Life #900:34:08 - The Forged #1400:39:26 - Action Comics #110300:42:47 - The Avengers #807 (Avengers: Armageddon #5)The Bell:00:46:11 - Superman: Unlimited #1800:48:59 - Detective Comics #111400:49:15 - Six of Us #200:50:01 - Ofiusa #200:50:33 - Did You Hear About Mimi Green? #400:50:57 - Emperor Aquaman #2200:51:19 - Young Hellboy: Thrilling Sky Adventures #400:51:46 - G.I. Joe #2700:52:33 - Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren #300:52:33 - Deathstroke the Terminator #8Patron Pick:00:53:18 - Cyberpunk 2077: Jayk's Case #1Patron Thanks:01:02:50 - Kyle GlaserAudience Questions:01:06:16 - Bob from Dacula, Georgia wonders what comic artists would we be most excited to see in a gallery showing.Brought To You By: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:"Left to Right (iFanboy Theme)"Josh Flanagan
- 1 weeks ago56 min
Mediasplode #74 – At the Movies! You Can See Everything… Digger… Primetime… The Social Reckoning… and More!
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: 00:55:57This month, Conor Kilpatrick and Ron Richards discuss…Discussion:00:00:55 – The three main reasons Ron leaves the house00:02:32 – Go-to movie snacksWhat We’ve Been Enjoying:00:03:52 – Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore?00:09:03 – The Social Reckoning00:15:35 – Who is Martin Mull?00:21:50 – Digger00:25:50 – PrimetimeReview:00:30:55 – You Can See EverythingFollow Conor Kilpatrick on Letterboxd!Follow Ron Richards on Letterboxd!Music:“Left to Right (iFanboy Theme)”Josh Flanagan
- 2 weeks ago1h 0m
Pick of the Week #1048 – Wolverine: Paradise #1
This week starts with New York Comic Con memories, gets into the physics of Wolverine, and is nearly derailed, once again, by a catastrophic internet collapse.Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:00:38Pick of the Week:00:03:23 – Wolverine: Paradise #1Comics:00:13:57 – Bad Seeds, Week 8Batman: Bad Seeds – Gotham Central #2Batman: Bad Seeds – Streets of Gotham #100:25:57 – The Amazing Spider-Man #100100:31:20 – The Doom Patrol #200:34:02 – Star-Crossed #300:37:56 – Batman & Robin: Year One – Dynamic Duos #300:43:26 – Blood & Thunder #18Patron Pick:00:47:23 – Wolverine: Paradise #1Patron Thanks:00:48:28 – Travis HellerAudience Questions:00:49:54 – Dave L. from Chicago, Illinois wonders if variant covers are leading comics to another crash.Brought To You By: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:“Left to Right (iFanboy Theme)”Josh FlanaganWatch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #1048!Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron on their other show Goodfellas Minute.Listen to Conor and Ron reminisce about Goodfellas Minute on Sporadicast: An Oral History of Movies by Minutes.Listen to Conor discuss Dirty Harry on Movie of the Year: 1971.Watch Ron talk about the online pinball ecosystem on Dirty Pool Podcast.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 <a href="https://cradletothegrave.buzzsprout.com/2037594/episodes/13996053-on-the-brink-of-horror-indiana-jones-and-the-temple-of-doom-1984" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blan
- 2 weeks ago59 min
Booksplode #82 – Justice Society of America #1-10 (1992-1993)
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode!This month, Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Jeff Reid take a look at…Justice Society of America #1-10 from 1992 and 1993 by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, Mike Machlan, Matt Banning, Jeff Albrecht, Carlos Garzon, Glenn Whitmore, & Bob Pinaha.Running Time: 00:59:59What’s a Booksplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition (or an old single issue), something we really just don’t have time to do on the regular show.Music:“Left to Right (iFanboy Theme)”Josh Flanagan
- 3 weeks ago1h 15m
Pick of the Week #1047 - Superman: The Stranger #2
If comics talk were donuts, we're the man with the mustache making them, because it's time! The comics are all over the place this week, as are the hosts. There is ex-girlfriend talk too, which doesn't happen often. So we have that going for us. Which is nice.Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:15:03Pick of the Week:00:02:21 - Superman: The Stranger #2Comics:00:13:51 - Concrete: Stars Over Sand #400:21:09 - Midnight Spider-Man / Fantastic Four / X-Men #100:29:58 - Batman #1400:35:38 - Jonah Hex and the Shadow of Death #100:42:00 - Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood #100:49:25 - JSA #24Patron Pick:00:50:55 - The Demon #1Patron Thanks:00:58:55 - John TejadaAudience Questions:01:01:29 - Zach W. from Texas asks about the best re-reads.Brought To You By: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:"Left to Right (iFanboy Theme)"Josh Flanagan
- 3 weeks ago49 min
Special Edition – Lanterns
Who better to talk about a pair of Lanterns than a pair of iFanboys? This week, Conor Kilpatrick and Ron Richards sit down to discuss the first (only?) season of the prestige HBO drama, Lanterns!Running Time: 00:49:43Music:“Left to Right (iFanboy Theme)”Josh FlanaganLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About 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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