Great Scott! The bookclub gang is joined by guest host, Chirstopher Egan, to discuss the next chapters in All Star Superman! Enjoy some listener feedback, movie recommendations and our deep dive into All Star Superman issues 3 & 4! That dang wizard curse... 01:46 - Listener Feedback 20:01 - Whaddya see, whaddya say? 29:22 - All Star Superman discussion Show Links On Allusion: All Star Superman and "The Golden Apples of the Sun" https://doublearticulation.wordpress.com/2005/12/18/on-allusion-...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 68
Sorry gang, Danielle and I took too much cold medicine this week! Enjoy this brief episode as Danielle comments on her favorite show "The X-Files!" Sync up your DVDs or streaming devices and enjoy our commentary of X-Files "Bad Blood,' from Season 5, Episode 12! Scully, I'm doing the thing! Banner image by Matt Strackbein - https://linktr.ee/TheLetterhack Logo by Ross Radke https://www.rossradke.com/ Also check out and like Ross Radke's Webtoon "SpandEX" https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/spa...
May 16, 2023•51 min•Ep. 67
Don't worry Lois, the bookclub gang is covering another Superman episode! Check out some listener feedback, music recommendations and our deep dive into the first two issues of All Star Superman by Morrison & Quitely! BTW what size Kryptonian sex robe do you wear? 01:36 - Listener Feedback 04:57 - Whaddya see, whaddya say? Spoilers for Battlestar Galactica 12:00 to 13:20 18:20 - All Star Superman issues 1 - 2 Show Links What Do Artists Do All Day? Frank Quitely https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 66
Bust out that charcuterie board, because we're hungry for some "actual bookclub" goodness! Guest host, Wes Mattice, joins us to discuss some Superman thoughts, comic recommendations and our discussion of "The Savior's Tale: Benedictus" from the Baltimore novel! Harpoon time, yay! 03:01 - Listener Feedback 12:16 - Whaddya see, whaddya say? 20:09 - Baltimore - The Savior's Tale "Save Me," by Remy Zero used for educational purposes only Banner image by Matt Strackbein - https://linktr.ee/TheLetterh...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 65
Look up in the sky, it's some dumbasses doing a podcast! Join us for a very Super special as we take a look at Superman Annual 11, "For The Man Who Has Everything," by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons! Now wave bye to Superman, byeeee! 04:49 - Listener Feedback 12:13 - Whaddya see, whaddya say? 16:56 - Superman discussion 31:30 - Superman Annual 11 Back "Wont Back Down" Anthology for a new Outerverse story https://zoop.gg/c/wontbackdown Lightning Bolt (band) https://laserbeast.com/ https://lightningb...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 64
Hey you damn guys, artist extraordinaire, Ross Radke, joins us as guest host today! Enjoy an impromptu episode where we discuss music, nostalgia tv, playing the drums and some human philosophy?! Let us know some of your early comics memories or the skellingtons in your comics boxes, if you dare! 02:45 - Whaddya See, Whaddya Say? 32:40 - We finally talk about comics Thank you Ross Radke for joining us! https://www.rossradke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rossradke/ https://twitter.com/RtRadke htt...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 63
Tuesday again? No problem! The bookclub gang is back this week to surf the spaceways with Norrin and Dawn! Enjoy some listener feedback, music recommendations and our discussion of Silver Surfer issues 4-6 by Slott and Allred! Nebulae Unfolding! 04:05 - Listener Feedback 10:33 - Whaddya See, Whaddya Say? 18:40 - Silver Surfer 4-6 Show Links Subscribe to The Letterhack, order Mondo Hollywoodland! https://youtu.be/vuSheRtavUw https://cwsbookstore.com/categories/fantasy/mondo-hollywoodland/ Order T...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 62
My Bruv! Let us embark again on another set of tales revolving around our peg-legged grumpy boy. Check out the bookclub gang, joined by guest host, Wes Mattice, as they discuss controversial media, listener feedback and "The Soldier's Tale" from the "Baltimore" novel by Mignola and Golden! Indy! 02:38 - Listener Feedback 06:49 - Whaddya See, Whaddya Say? 16:00 - The Soldier's Tale Show Links Easy Graham Cracker Recipe https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RZr4_pft9mpfLgWnKPGH7djX9vo3S0PB/edit?usp=...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 61
Great Galaxies! The bookclub gang have returned to Earth to continue our discussion of the Silver Sentinel of the Spaceways! Enjoy some listener feedback, a Natasha Lyonne impression and our discussion of Silver Surfer 1-3. Comics, what a concept! 06:18 - Listener Feedback 11:08 - Whaddya see, Whaddya say? 13:26 - Silver Surfer discussion Subscribe to The Letterhack, check out my interview! https://youtu.be/vuSheRtavUw https://linktr.ee/TheLetterhack Mark Tweedale at Multiversity comics! http://...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 60
Bros! Welcome back to Actual Bookclub! This week we chat with our good bro, Wes Mattice about listener feedback, the new Hellboy movie and our discussion of "The Sailor's Tale: Sanctus" from the Baltimore novel! I'm a real leg! 04:40 - Listener Feedback 14:48 - Whaddya See, Whaddya Say? 30:48 - The Sailor's Tale: Sanctus Banner image by Matt Strackbein - https://linktr.ee/TheLetterhack Logo by Ross Radke https://www.rossradke.com/ opening and closing theme by https://onlybeast.com/...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 59
Holy Bookclub, Batman! The gang is back this week to discuss some Bat-goodness from a bygone era. Join us for some great listener feedback, plenty of late 1980s print ads and our discussion of "Batman: Tulpa," by Grant and Breyfogle! Listen to this podcast track and follow it up by with listener feedback! 03:04 - Listener Feedback 18:30 - Whaddya See, Whaddya Say? 22:58 - Detective Comics 601-603 Show links Easy Graham Cracker Recipe https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RZr4_pft9mpfLgWnKPGH7djX9v...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 58
Game on! This week the ol' gang gets together to jam out to more "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," by Bryan Lee O'Malley! Enjoy some movie talk and our discussion of Scott Pilgrim chapters 9 - 11. Now come up to the front and dance! 02:17 - Whadda ya see, whadda ya say? 15:25 - Scott Pilgrim! Easy Graham Cracker Recipe https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RZr4_pft9mpfLgWnKPGH7djX9vo3S0PB/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115669133959737779158&rtpof=true&sd=true "Black Sheep," by Metric used for educ...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 57
We are Bookclub Members! 1,2,3,4! Rock out with the bookclub this week, check out some listener feedback and check out our discussion of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World! Who let Aubrey's dogs out?! 04:37 - Listener Feedback 13:50 - Whadda ya see, whadda ya say? 28:18 - Scott Pilgrim vs. The World "The Horse," by Cliff Nobles, "Love Theme for Romeo and Juliet," by Tchaikovsky, "Final Fantasy 4 Theme," by Uematsu, and "Ramona," by Beck used for educational purposes only. Banner image by Matt Strackbei...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 56
Ay Boo-Boo! The gang are joined by Wes Mattice this week for another edition of Actual Bookclub! Join us for some listener feedback, a special comic book haul and our discussion of "The Surgeon's Tale: Offertorino" from the Baltimore Novel! 08:38 - Listener Feedback 27:32 - The Surgeon's Tale Check out Nick Warmack's Original Art collection (including Baltimore illustrations) on CAF https://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=29587 "Kyrie" by Mr. Mister and "Yakety Sax" by Boots Randolph a...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 55
Hey you damn guys! Co-host, Aubrey, is under the weather this week, so enjoy an impromptu episode of nerding out fun with Hayden Orr and Wes Mattice! We talk comics, shows, movies plus tangents galore! Thanks Hayden Orr, check out his podcast, "Last Book On The Shelf!" https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1604416407 , https://open.spotify.com/show/2LWwFOS47xNUmQA8S2NNmK Thanks Wes Mattice, tune into our Baltimore episodes to hear more from Wes! Banner image by Matt Strackbein - https://linktr.ee...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 54
Happy New Year, kittens! We're back to ring in 2023 with some bookclub awesomeness! Catch up with us with some comic and movie talk, a listener voicemail and our discussion of the epic finale to "Catwoman: Lonely City!" It's the cat's pajamas! 15:46 - Listener Feedback 21:12 - Catwoman Lonely City Book 4 Logo by Ross Radke https://www.rossradke.com/ opening and closing theme by https://onlybeast.com/ "Highway to the Danger Zone," by Kenny Loggins, "Batman Theme," by Michael Giacchino & "Batm...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 53
Holy Feline Femme Fatale, Bookclub Members! This week the bookclub gang returns to our favorite DC Black Label book, Catwoman: Lonely City by Cliff Chiang! Enjoy some video game talk, tell us who your favorite "Alfred" is and check out our discussion of "Catwoman: Lonely City Book 3." This episode is purr-fect! 02:32 - Listener Feedback 14:47 - Catwoman Lonely City Show Links Ross Radke's Art https://www.rossradke.com/ The Letterhack - Matt Strackbein, Subscribe to his YouTube channel https://ww...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 52
Actual bookclub returns! Guest host, Wes Mattice, joins the bookclub gang to read "Baltimore (or The Steadfast Tin Soldier & the Vampire)" Prelude and Chapter 1: Kyrie! Enjoy some listener feedback, more video game talk and tea corner returns! Friendship! 04:00 - Listener Feedback 19:52 - Baltimore: Prelude & Chapter 1: Kyrie Check out West China Tea Company https://westchinatea.com/10g-snow-duck-shit/ https://westchinatea.com/30g-snow-duck-shit/ https://westchinatea.com/100g-snow-duck-s...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 51
Due to a scheduling conflict we had no choice but to bother our beloved bookclub member, Mark Tweedale, as he woke from his slumber! Enjoy some free flowing conversations about the TV show LOST, video game talk and tangents galore! FRIENDSHIP! 37:37 - Listener Feedback Check out Kate Beaton https://twitter.com/beatonna, http://www.harkavagrant.com/ The Night Eaters by Liu and Takeda http://marjoriemliu.com/comics/the-night-eaters-1/ Die Horny by Rebecca Mock https://bulgilhanpress.com/blog/2022/...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 50
1, 2, 3, 4! Join the bookclub as we rock out this week reading the first volume of Scott Pilgrim! Enjoy some listener feedback, a tribute to the best Bat and our discussion of "Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life," K.O! 02:29 - Listener Feedback 16:29 - Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life Ramona's "Liver Disaster" Tea! by Adagio https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=40931 West China Tea Company https://westchinatea.com/ Plumtree interview by Mark Rowland https://pennyblackmus...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 49
This week we have spooky times with Mark Tweedale (Multiversity.com) as we return to Harrow County! Check out some Halloween recommendations, a special message from Gotham City and our discussion of Harrow County 9-12! Snakebit! 11:51 - Listener Feedback 30:45 - Harrow County: Snake Doctor More from Mark Tweedale - http://www.multiversitycomics.com/author/mtweedale/ Show Links Harrow County Audio Dramas - https://www.graphicaudio.net/harrow-county-omnibus-volume-1.html Tyler Crook's YouTube Chan...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 48
F-bombs incoming! We've got Ross Radke on the show this week to talk his successful kickstarter for the STOMPED Anthology and discuss gangster ghosts! Enjoy our discussion of "Old Haunts" by Masters, Williams, Campbell and Loughridge or end up with some lead shoes! p.s. for a special surprise bonus at the end STOMPED ANTHOLOGY KICKSTARTER - http://kck.st/3SvJGpU Also check out and like Ross Radke's Webtoon "SpandEX" https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/spandex/list?title_no=785312 24:40 - Liste...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 47
Bleh! It's Halloween time, so pull up "Bram Stoker's Dracula," by Francis Ford Coppola and enjoy a commentary track by the bookclub gang! We also discuss the graphic novel adaptation by Thomas, Mignola, Chiarello and Nyberg! Something something blue inferno! 01:57 - Bram Stoker's Dracula Movie Commentary Win a Bloodshot Gold Edition comic from Benny Decker from Valiant Victories - https://youtu.be/099rGHZ4_xs Check out Ross Radke's Kickstarter for the Stomped Anthology! http://kck.st/3SvJGpU Log...
Oct 18, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 46
Goodness! It's October times and guest host, Wes Mattice, joins us this week as we take a look at a set of creepy tales by Warwick Johnson-Cadwell & Mike Mignola! Enjoy our discussion of "Our Encounters with Evil," on this week's podcast! Extraordinary! 08:59 - Listener Feedback 25:33 - Our Encounters With Evil Enjoy our discussion of the previous story, "Mr. Higgins Comes Home," by Mignola and Johnson Cadwell. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-rcvpi-11134c1 Check out Ross Radke's Kickstarter fo...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 45
This episode is purr-fect! The bookclub gang continues their discussion of Cliff Chiang's examination of Selina Kyle. Enjoy some listener feedback, a special appearance from Matt "The Monitor" Strackbein and our discussion of "Catwoman Lonely City: Book 2!" Meow! 01:24 - Listener Feedback 16:42 - Catwoman Lonely City Follow Ross Radke's upcoming Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rossradke/stomped-complete-kaiju-anthology?ref=clipboard-prelaunch more from The Letterhack - Matt Str...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 44
Meow! This week we check in with our favorite acrobatic burglarizer, Selina Kyle! Enjoy some listener feedback, a guest appearance from "The Letterhack," and our discussion of "Catwoman - Lonely City: Book 1!" Oof, my knees! 01:01 - Listener Feedback 16:21 - Catwoman - Lonely City more from The Letterhack - Matt Strackbein https://www.youtube.com/channel/UColAX8i-BbfjHbfQ7ah1PZA https://linktr.ee/TheLetterhack Logo by Ross Radke https://www.rossradke.com/ opening and closing theme by https://onl...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 43
Thought bubbles galore! This week, we take a look at the Chris Claremont era of X-Men, by taking a look at "Uncanny X-Men 201!" Join us for listener feedback, mutant drama and so much internal dialogue, so much! 01:09 - Listener Feedback 18:30 - Uncanny X-Men 201 Muse - "Super Massive Black Hole," Ron Wasserman - "X-Men Theme," Robert Walsh "X-Men Theme" and Teamheadkick "X-Force Rap," used for educational purposes only Logo by Ross Radke https://www.rossradke.com/ opening and closing theme by h...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 42
We're back surfing the spaceways with our favorite chromedome this week! Join the bookclub gang as we discuss "Silver Surfer," by Slott and Allred issues 12-15 on this week's podcast! 01:19 - Listener Feedback 17:32 - Silver Surfer discussion Art and Comics from Ross Radke - https://www.rossradke.com/ Also check out and like Ross Radke's Webtoon "SpandEX" https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/spandex/list?title_no=785312 Check out our other podcast, Hellboy comics! https://hellboybookclub.podbea...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 41
Riddle me this: What happens when I lose my podcast notes right before we record the episode? Answer: This Episode! The bookclub gang does it live this week, with no preparation or guidance, we talk about comic book movies and media and varying degree and clarity, enjoy! Art and Comics from Ross Radke - https://www.rossradke.com/ Also check out and like Ross Radke's Webtoon "SpandEX" https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/spandex/list?title_no=785312 Corridor Crew Justice League Comparison Video ...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 40
SNIKT! Hey you damn bubs! This week we take a very 90s inspired look at ol' Logan with Peter David and Sam Keith's "Wolverine: Blood Hungry!" Let's get naked in the woods with wolves! 04:01 - Listener Feedback 11:01 - Wolverine Blood Hungry Check out our episodes on the Eisner Award Winning "Salt Magic" part 1 https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ue9hx-1232f1f part 2 https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4k2qd-123b15c Interview with the creators, Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fs842...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 39
