Like an endless set of stairs, the Savage FINcast will leave you gasping for air. This episode hosts, Craig, Jim, and Mark take a look at Savage Dragon 176. Amy Dragon flies mostly solo, with Walter in tow taking on fascist thugs and atomic bums. All that plus Erik Larsen News, listener emails, and FINteresting … Continue reading
Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 32 min
It’s that time again, where the Savage FINcast brings you what you really wants, interviews with the Man himself, Erik Larsen! Regular hosts Jim and Mark are joined by friend of the show, and Savage Dragon back-up contributor, Simon Mallette St-Pierre to talk with Erik about the big 100 page Savage Dragon 275 and what … Continue reading
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 38 min
The sun is getting low in this very special episode of the Savage FINcast as hosts Jim, Craig, Raven, and Mark come together as a quartet for possibly the last time. Because in this episode, one of our beloved hosts… WILL. DIE. … I mean leave. One of our regular hosts is leaving as a … Continue reading
Jan 14, 2025•2 hr 19 min
The Savage FINcast hurtles on. On this episode Craig, Jim, and Mark take a look at the latest issue, Savage Dragon 273, to witness the carnage of the brute Bloodbath and the dawning realization that they might have missed something important along the way. All that and Erik Larsen news, listener letters, and FINteresting Conversations. … Continue reading
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 47 min
Its a brand new episode of the Savage FINcast, with co-hosts Jim, Craig, Raven, and Mark. Jim and Craig talk at length about their experiences at Terrificon 2024 and their “dinner to remember”. They also take a look at the awaited Savage Dragon 272 and find out just who are the Nightdwellers and who is … Continue reading
Oct 08, 2024•2 hr 38 min
Like the song goes, “Opportunity comes once in a lifetime, Yo.” Then, “Something… Something… Mom’s Spaghetti!” And like the song this episode of the Savage FINcast is about missing opportunity. Craig, Raven, Jim, and Mark take a look at Savage Dragon 271 as several running plot threads seem to pop off while another heads turns … Continue reading
Jul 09, 2024•2 hr 49 min
Ready for a three hour episode? Because the Savage FINcast has got three hour episode for ya. Craig, Raven, Jim, and Mark peel back the cover of Savage Dragon 270 to witness the aftermath of last issue. With Walter is on the run, Mickey lurking in the shadows, and Frank is slumming it in Dimension … Continue reading
Jun 08, 2024
Its a moderately tardy episode of the Savage FINcast! Hosts Jim, Craig, Raven, and Mark take a look at Savage Dragon 269, where not even a singular 69 occurs. Malcolm and the new SOS is acclimating to San Fran life. But something fishy is going on down. And possibly something Mickey as well. All this, … Continue reading
Apr 21, 2024•2 hr 36 min
It’s another exciting episode of the Savage FINcast, show hosts Craig, Jim, and Mark take a look at Savage Dragon 268 as Malcolm and Maxine settle into their new San Fransisco lives. Unexpected foes, unexpected visitors, and unexpected heart break! This and more, with Erik Larsen News, Listener letters, and FINteresting Conversations. Oh yeah, and … Continue reading
Feb 24, 2024•2 hr 26 min
After a long wait, the Savage FINcast returns to celebrate the nuptials of Angel Murphy and Frankie Darling. Craig, Jim, and Mark take a look at the highly anticipated 100 page giant anniversary issue Savage Dragon 267! Extended flashback, pre-wedding jitters, and unexpected guests. This issue has it all, but does it live up to … Continue reading
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 46 min
The Savage FINcast Retro returns after a slight delay. Sorry about that. Craig, Jim, and Mark take a look at the first two issues of the Star mini-series and talk a lot about the premise of Star. What worked, what really didn’t, and what might have.
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Apologies for the delay, the summer months truly got away from us. But the Savage FINcast Retro returns for a brand new episode. Hosts Craig, Jim, and Mark take a loot at the second SuperPatriot mini-series, Liberty & Justice. Where Johnny learns he’s got kids now. And a world wide terror organization is gunning for … Continue reading
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 13 min
It’s all out action in this latest episode of the Savage FINcast. Fists fly, sound effects thoom, walls crumble, as your hosts Craig and Jim, are joined once again by Mark Welser to take a look at Savage Dragon 266. It’s a nail-biting adventure to the city by the bay, as we witness Malcolm and … Continue reading
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 30 min
The Savage FINcast Retro has finally come to the revelation strewn conclusion of the first run of Freak Force! Regular hosts Craig and Jim and joined by renowned Freak Force fanboy Augie De Blieck! Who can now finally put the record straight about Freak Force once and for all!
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 35 min
The Savage FINcast retro returns to look at some actual Savage Dragon issues! Hosts Raven, Jim, and special guest referee Mark Welser witness Dragon’s first bout with The Fiend, as well as his first tussle with the mysterious Octopus.
May 30, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Let the bodies hit the floor in this very late (we’re very sorry) episode of the Savage FINcast. Where Jim & Craig are once again joined by podcast pinch hitter Mark Welser. To talk about the latest issue of Savage Dragon, Savage Dragon 265. Samurai is making her move on Malcolm Dragon and fam, and … Continue reading
May 04, 2023•1 hr 56 min
In this latest episode of the Savage FINcast Retro, hosts Jim and Raven are joined by special guest host Mark Welser to talk about Freak Force 15 & 16.
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 31 min
The Savage FINcast returns with one for the ages, a knock down, drag out, slobberknocker of an interview with the one, the only Erik Larsen. FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven get the skinny on Erik’s process on Savage Dragon 263 & 264. And the details might shock and surprise you!
Mar 29, 2023•2 hr 53 min
The Savage FINcast is going bizarro, as finally Savage Dragon 264 has landed in our hot hands, and all of Paul Dragon’s secrets are revealed to us. Craig, Raven, & Jim delve into this book length epic recounting the history of Paul and the various differences his universe exhibits to the ones we know from … Continue reading
Mar 09, 2023•2 hr 4 min
It’s THE END (for now) as Craig, Raven, and Jim revisit the titanic showdown of Ant, Spawn, and Malcolm Dragon vs the Mighty One in the pages of Ant #6. Much is familiar, but some new surprises just might be in store. Also, we talk the 90s music scene. And figure out what the heck … Continue reading
Feb 25, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Lets all go to the beach! Nothing ever goes wrong there! In the latest episode of the Savage FINcast, hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at the freshly released Savage Dragon 263. Mako is stalking the streets, and its up to Malcolm Dragon to stop his slaughter. That and Erik Larsen News, FINteresting … Continue reading
Feb 05, 2023•2 hr 1 min
It’s the war between worlds in this episode of the Savage FINcast Retro. Raven, Craig, and Jim take a look at the conclusion to the Cosmic Cops saga, and have their first run in with the bruiser Brawn. Also, just what is the deal with Trancer?!
Jan 20, 2023•59 min
The Savage FINcast Retro returns with renewed vigor as we take a look at what might arguably be called the the single greatest issue of Savage Dragon, within arguably the most iconic era of Savage Dragon. Savage Dragon 16 gives us not one, but two, of the most iconic battles in all of Savage Dragon, … Continue reading
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 27 min
As the year 2022 winds down, FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a moment to look back on all the rad comic books they’ve read over the year in an epic shit shooting session for the ages. How did they feel about the Image 30th Anniversary overall? What books wow’d them the most? What … Continue reading
Dec 18, 2022•2 hr 31 min
It’s photo day at the Savage FINcast, hosts Jim, Craig, and Raven have figured out how web cams work just in time for another titanic Interview with Erik Larsen. Questions abound, about the upcoming Deluxe hardcover, how Erik is feeling about Savage Dragon in 2022, what’s next for Ant, will we ever see Dragon in … Continue reading
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 41 min
The Savage FINcast Retro returns with another look back at classic Savage Dragon in the mid 90s. This episode Raven, Craig, & Jim take a look at Freak Force 11 & 12. The Cosmic Cops are here, and they aren’t messing around. Freak Force’s greatest challenge yet is gearing up.
Oct 26, 2022•45 min
It’s Déjà vu all over again in this episode of the Savage FINcast. Hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at the latest issue of ANT as the Ant/Spawn/Savage Dragon crossover-revisiting continues. Opinions fly and so do cars in this episode of the Savage FINcast. All this plus news, listener letters, and FINteresting Conversations. … Continue reading
Oct 05, 2022•2 hr 1 min
It’s a decidedly serviceable episode of the Savage FINcast Retro. Your serviceable hosts Raven, Craig, and Jim take a serviceable look at all three serviceable issues of the first Deadly Duo mini-series.
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 21 min
In this episode of the Savage FINcat Craig, Jim, and Raven take a look at ANT 04. Ant confronts Gadget Man and finally she, and we, gets some answers to just what is going on. That plus, FINteresting conversations! TIMESTAMPS02:33 – Listener Letters07:01 – What Ant Crossover would you like to see? (FINteresting Conversations)20:54 – … Continue reading
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 34 min
In this episode of the Savage FINcast Retro, hosts Craig, Raven, and Jim take a look back at Freak Force 09 & 10. First with a crossover encounter with Cyber Force, and then meet the infamous Joey Finkleberry!
Jul 23, 2022•59 min