John Walker is the new Captain America! Part 3 of an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker, and taking on the role of The Captain from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #333-335, featuring the trials of John Walker learning to be Cap - introducing the Watchdogs! Plus: Rick & Bob decide on their bet, and discuss the winner of the Cover Madness bracket (apologies in advance for milking the bit too long)......
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Waid reveals how he finally cracked the code on writing Cap after 25 years, his thoughts on Cap killing (and why he had Cap kill the Red Skull), whether Cap is a-political, why he asked to have his name removed from his Red Skull origin story, his reaction to being pulled from Cap for Rob Liefeld (and how he turned down Rob's offer), why he will NEVER write Cap again... and so much more! SAVE $50 when you mention you're a Cap fan (or that Rick sent you) at facebook.com/theclassycollector - the c...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Heading back to 1999 to cover the very first time Sam Wilson dressed as Captain America! Rick & Bob review this retcon story by Mark Waid, providing commentary (and a few tangents) along the way. Plus, the guys discuss Cover Madness bracket results and Rick finally comments on Bob's pronunciation of the Red Skull. Bonus: Stick around after the end of the show to listen to the guys' thoughts on the MCU! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captain...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Continuing the Steve & Tony team-up, with unexpected twists and turns! Plus... controversy with Rick & Bob's weight-loss challenge! And, Rick goes on a rant about the Cover Madness bracket... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 76
It's a trip to the 1960s and... WW2! Rick & Bob review two Cap solo tales... TOS #62 "Break-Out in Cell Block 10!" and #64 "Among Us, Wreckers Dwell!" - two classic tales by Lee & Kirby! Plus, Rick & Bob take a look at the top grossing films of 1965... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscrib...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Steve quits being Captain America! Part 2 of an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker, and taking on the role of The Captain from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #330-332, featuring Steve resigning as Captain America and what lead to his difficult decision. Plus: Top 12 songs of 1987! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjo...
Mar 09, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Longtime comic professional Al Milgrom joins the show to talk about his time working on Captain America, including penciling Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars II in the mid-80s (and why he replaced Sal Buscema)! He shares tons of stories on his early days at Marvel and DC, including working with legends like Jim Starlin, Bernie Wrightson, Jim Shooter, Walt & Louise Simonson, Howard Chaykin, Al Kupperberg, Larry Stroman and so many more! Contact Al Milgrom at editorial4@aol.com Are you enjoying...
Mar 02, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 73
During a national conversation centering around prison reform, Al Milgrom wrote this one issue story that features Cap behind bars and his quest to break out! A sequel to the 1965 Tales of Suspense #62. Plus, Rick & Bob give a solemn update on their wager... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe,...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Steve & Tony team-up to take on escaped Hydra commander Veronica Eden in this fun story by the writer who introduced Eden in Falcon & Winter Soldier! Plus... who are The Paladins? Rick & Bob cover the first two issues to this mini-series, as well as discuss the announcement of two new Cap series debuting this Spring! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donat...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Kicking off an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker, and taking on the role of The Captain from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #327-329, featuring a battle between Cap and Super Patriot, intro of D-Man and a battle with the Power Broker! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donat...
Feb 09, 2022•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Curious about different versions of Captain America comics from around the world? Cap fan Ralph Warner joins Rick & Bob to discuss his international Cap collection, the history of comics in different countries and tips on how collectors can get started! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 69
It's the living legend of WW2 vs the Vietnam vet for the very first time! Rick & Bob explore this story of two veterans from different eras and their stark contrast - including Bob's POV from his 25 years in the military. Plus... an update on Rick & Bob's wager! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please su...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 68
A fan favorite... This light-hearted fun tale features Steve and Rachel's first date - and the ladies from the Serpent Society doing their best to make sure... nothing goes wrong? And... Rick & Bob begin a wager! Plus... Rick battles the Hyphen again, and one or two tangents, including first dates. Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/c...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Returning after 12 years in Dimension Z, Cap is mourning his personal loss and a Man Out of Time, once again. SHIELD sends him and Falcon on a mission to stop renegade super soldier Nuke on foreign soil. Rick & Bob (a 25 year Vet) discuss the emotions and struggles of veterans with this impactful story - featuring one of Steve's best modern-day speeches. Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcas...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Jim Shooter - 50 year comic industry great - joins the show to talk about his time as Marvel's Editor-in-Chief, including writing Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars in the mid-80s! He shares stories on his time working with Jack Kirby during his return to the Cap series, as well as provides his thoughts on the Stern/Byrne Cap stories, J.M. DeMatteis' plans for Cap after #300, Marvel's thoughts on gay characters back then, the recent Hydra Cap storyline and comics written over the last 20 years... C...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Rick & Bob celebrate the podcast's one year anniversary by reflecting on favorite episodes, moments and interviews, highlighted by call ins by listeners and past guests! Plus, Rick & Bob exchange presents and share stories about their favorite (or least favorite) Cap related gifts! SAVE $50 when you mention you're a Cap fan (or that Rick sent you) at facebook.com/theclassycollector - the classy way to display & store your favorite comics & collectibles! Connect with Rick & Bo...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 64
It's a Christmas Cap story - featuring the introduction of Black Crow! Rick & Bob have fun reviewing this early 80s gem, as well as Rick horrifies Bob with his favorite Christmas song! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 63
The Invaders battle the Avengers - a 1977 tale looking at the 1969 battle from the Invaders' perspective! Roy Thomas assembles an all-star art team from the Golden Age (Alex Schomburg, Don Rico & Lee Elias) to return for this WW2 action-packed story! Plus: Rick goes on a rant about Rob Liefeld (and it isn't what you think)... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by dona...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Visiting Volume 4 for the first time - Rick & Bob review this 4 part story where, in a parallel world, the Nazis won World War II and the Red Skull is the Reichsfuehrer of the former United States. That is... until Cap leads a rebellion packed full of different versions of some of the most beloved Marvel characters! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: h...
Dec 08, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Brian Pulido, Chaos and Coffin Comics creator/publisher, chats with Rick & Bob on how he got into Captain America, his favorite stories and creators, as well as how he would write Cap if he had the chance. Plus... What's Bob cooking in the kitchen? Connect with our guest Brian Pulido at https://coffincomicsshop.com Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave ...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 60
It's the final issue to this controversial mini-series! Rick & Bob wrap up the story and give their thoughts on the series overall - what did they enjoy - what would they change? Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https...
Nov 24, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Heading back to the short-lived Stern/Byrne era with two action-packed issues featuring two classic Marvel villains! Rick & Bob have fun chatting about 1980... Plus... wait until you hear Rick's OUTRAGEOUS French accent! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Our homepage is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com Please sub...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Revisiting 1967 with this first appearance of the villainous MODOK! Rick & Bob cover Cap's battle versus AIM while trying to rescue Agent 13 (the unnamed Sharon Carter) in amazing action! Plus... witness Rick once again foiled by a random hyphen in a word balloon! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Our homepage is https:...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Whether you love or hate 90s comics - you don't want to miss this brutally honest conversation with editor Mike Rockwitz! "This is crap!" Which artists made it on Ralph Macchio's "Weak" door and which creators did Mike fire (and why)? Rick & Bob chat with Mike on his time on Cap, including what happened with Adventures of Captain America, the Heroes Reborn run, Cap Wolf and so much more! Connect with our guest Mike Rockwitz at https://www.facebook.com/mike.rockwitz Connect with Rick & Bo...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 56
It's a trip to the 90s, as Rick and Bob review this 3-part story featuring over 100 different super villains! Cap, Falcon and Diamondback in disguise and outnumbered on A.I.M. Island! And... M.O.D.A.M. unleashed! Can the guys keep it together while covering this story?!? Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please s...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 55
John Walker (U.S.Agent) and Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier) join the fight! The master villain is revealed! Plus... a new member of the Captains is introduced! Rick & Bob cover it all (and a few tangents) in this episode... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of ...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 54
This classic tale asks the question what if Cap and Bucky continued their careers post-WW2 and the roles they play in modern time. Rick and Bob have fun exploring this 1977 story (and a few tangents) that has a few twists and turns! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be p...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Steve Englehart took Captain America in 1972-1975 from a nearly canceled series to top seller by redefining the "Legend of WW2" to a character who epitomizes and defends America's ideals. He chats with Rick and Bob about his legendary Cap run, including his retcon of the 1950s Cap, bringing back Peggy Carter, introducing the Falcon's wings, breaking down Cap's beliefs in "Secret Empire," reviving Steve as Nomad, and retconning Sam Wilson as "Snap" and his thoughts behind where he thought that st...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Steve Englehart revives two once-used and forgotten characters in Peggy Carter & Dr. Faustus! A story that brings back Cap's greatest lost love from WW2, Rick & Bob have fun reviewing this classic 1973 tale of psychological manipulation of heartache and mystery. Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please su...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Rick & Bob remark on turning 50 and have fun reviewing this special last issue from Volume 3 in 2002. Packed full of stories done by different creators (Dan Jurgens, Bob Layton, Stuart Immonen, John Romita, Bruce Timm, Ron Frenz, Sal Buscema, Rick Veitch & many more! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Plea...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 50
