Welcome to Haphaven where you must knock on wood and don't spill the salt. Is it just a book about magic or is there a deeper meaning? Listen and find out. Haphaven by Norm Harper (Goodreads Author), Louie Joyce (Illustrator) Ever-superstitious Alex Mills will do anything to avoid a jinx. Picking up pennies, knocking on wood, collecting rabbit's feet . . . you name it. That is until she steps on a crack and it actually does break her mother's back. To save her mom, Alex must follow Hubbub Casksi...
Aug 11, 2022•29 min
show notes: Welcome, to the Super Draft! In this episode, Max (Mandatory Marvel & DC) and Tony (indie Comics spotlight) go head to head to pick their best teams of 5 Sidekicks. To see the final teams and vote for which you think is the best, head to https://twitter.com/comicsinmotionp Let us know your thoughts and tell us who you would have picked. May the best team win! A full list of the rules can be found at https://www.superdummy.co.uk/draft/draft-rules/ Max can be found at https://twitt...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Join the Guerrillas as they see if the top grossing movies released between May 1 and Labor Day from 1989-2021 are any good. Don't forget to subscribe to our stand-alone feed as well as we welcome our newest member, the Dark Ronin himself, Dan!
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 36 min
IT’S TIME FOR MORE STAR WARS MONSTER STORIES! Mike is delving into the canon comics by IDW Publishing; Return To Vader’s Castle – 5 more horror stories with many familiar faces, character information & connections all perfect for any lover of horror & Star Wars! This episode includes Vader, Darth Maul, Asajj Ventress, Tarkin, Jabba The Hutt & B’omarr Monks, zombies, sarlaccs, Frankenstein-like monsters and a whole bunch of references & connections to Star Wars and horror movies! ...
Aug 06, 2022•48 min
In the book club today, Tony , Ria , and Steve spend time in the Dreaming playing with Dolls . If you have not listened to Volume one of the Sandman discussion, please listen to it here . Read MORE BOOKS!...
Aug 05, 2022•2 hr
Today, Tony and Blake pick up a dog sidekick and head to the USSR. You can read along with us for free via the internet archive
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 47 min
Travel Back to the Filmography with the show dedicated to watching every credited film from an actor’s complete Back catalogue from past debut through to present day in chronological order. Each episode, I am joined by an esteemed guest to watch and discuss the next entry from the focused Filmography and consider how it ranks amidst their career and whether we can trace any typecasting trends or topic traits or theatrical tics. For episode eight, I’m joined by Handsome Tony Farina to discuss the...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 41 min
This week Mike has released a book review from his Patreon for Daniel Josè Older's Last Shot, set years after Return Of The Jedi, focusing on Han Solo and Lando Calrissian, including a hacker-Ewok, flashbacks featuring L3-37, nightmarish experiments and more! To hear Mike’s exclusive canon book reviews on Dark Disciple & A New Dawn, plus the Legends books Shatterpoint, Darth Bane & Darth Plagueis as well as the movie & TV “Afterthoughts” episodes, support the show at http://patreon.c...
Jul 30, 2022•20 min
Welcome to season four of Observing Fringe. This week, Jac's pal from the Prime Universe joins the team as we reboot the whole show. Please follow Matt on Twitter here . Listen to Jac and Tony talk Season 1 if you missed it . Check out Jac’s brilliant new series Back to the Filmography. Don’t forget to Subscribe to the Pop Guerrilla s Follow JAC on twitter or read his amazing work on I am JACs Musings If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with ...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Episode 25 Notes- All-Star Comics #3- “The World’s First Super-Hero Team” It’s back to the Golden Age as we explore the entirety of All-Star Comics #3, the first appearance of the first superteam, the Justice Society of America! Hawkman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Hourman, the Atom, Sandman, the Spectre, Dr. Fate and Johnny Thunder are all here and even Red Tornado. Plus, we learn why Superman and Batman DC’s two most popular characters failed to make the roster. Also, a “SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!” Y...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 25
QI’RA’S PLAN TO TAKE DOWN THE EMPIRE IS IN FULL-SWING! In this episode of SWCIC, Mike embarks on the first full volume of Crimson Reign; centring around Qi’ra & Crimson Dawn as they try to topple the galactic empire by causing unrelenting chaos! In this episode Mike will take you through the story, as well as the four coinciding comics (Star Wars, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra & Bounty Hunters), providing you with plenty of trivia, facts & knowledge along the way. These issues show many ...
Jul 23, 2022•50 min
Travel Back to the Filmography with the show dedicated to watching every credited film from an actor’s complete Back catalogue from past debut through to present day in chronological order. Each episode, I am joined by an esteemed guest to watch and discuss the next entry from the focused Filmography and consider how it ranks amidst their career and whether we can trace any typecasting trends or topic traits or theatrical tics. For episode seven, I’m joined by champion of the cult and Angry Andy...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 7
WE’VE REACHED THE FINALE OF THE POE DAMERON COMICS! The last batch of Poe Dameron comics confirm a few things from the sequel trilogy, including how Poe survived the TIE crash on Jakku, how the scan of Starkiller Base was obtained, what Black Squadron were doing during the events of The Last Jedi and more! Plus Mike give some information on the Ikkrukkian, Kudon and Blarina species, Nien Nunb and other pieces of trivia! Volume 5 of Poe Dameron is primarily set around 34/35ABY (just after The Las...
Jul 16, 2022•46 min
The marvelous Ms Marvel Musings ladies are back together to discuss the final episode of Ms Marvel. Join Ria, Tonya, Ada and Alyson as they discuss the strengths of the show, how it fits into the wider MCU and whether female Marvel characters are getting the recognition they deserve. Follow Ada: Twitter: @aa_mccartney Follow Alyson: Website: https://www.alysonshelton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byalysonshelton/ Follow Tonya: Twitter: @mstonyatodd Website: http://www.mstonyatodd.com...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
One by One Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine One by One is the most accomplished album Foo Fighters have made, which isn't necessarily the same as the best. Picking up the clean, focused sound and attitude of There Is Nothing Left to Lose , One by One is gleaming hard rock: it may have a shiny production, but hits hard in its rhythm and its impeccably distorted guitars. Dave Grohl 's songs often express (or at least suggest) tortured emotions in their lyrics, but the album doesn't hit at a gut-l...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 4
Welcome to this special episode of Femme on Film focusing on sex in the movies. Hearts and Vaginas will be an ongoing discussion about sex in popular culture, exploring the male/female gaze and depictions of sex in the media we consume – the good, bad and the average. This episode, join Ria, Alyson and Tonya as they get together to discuss six unique sex scenes from films and why they have chosen them. The films they discuss are: Call Me By Your Name Dirty Dancing Gone Girl Always Be My Maybe Un...
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 6
IT’S THE 100TH EPISODE OF MIKE’S STAR WARS SHOW, SO HE & BEN (OF STAR WARS TIMELINE) ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS! Over the last few weeks, listeners of Star Wars: Comics In Canon have submitted their questions for Mike & Ben to answer; these questions range from favourite characters to theories to their wants of the future to downright silliness! Tune in for a wide range of topics all within the Star Wars universe, perfect for fans of any calibre! Find Ben at Star Wars Timeline: https://youtub...
Jul 09, 2022•2 hr 57 min
How many guests can you bundle into one podcast? Join Ria and Tonya as they discuss episode five of Ms Marvel - Time and Again. This week they are joined by the Marvellous Megan, Magical Mike of Genuine Chit-Chat and Splendid Spider-Dan to discuss the penultimate episode of this remarkable show. Come listen and have a cosmic time. Follow Megan: Instagram: @grittsgetsfit Follow Mike: Twitter: @GenuineChitChat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQvgois9knDkFvjqcpoQtw Follow Spider-Dan Twit...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Travel Back to the Filmography with the show dedicated to watching every credited film from an actor’s complete Back catalogue from past debut through to present day in chronological order. Each episode, I am joined by an esteemed guest to watch and discuss the next entry from the focused Filmography and consider how it ranks amidst their career and whether we can trace any typecasting trends or topic traits or theatrical tics. For episode six, I’m joined by martial arts movie maestro and lord o...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 6
VERNESTRA & IMRI HEAD TO DALNA IN SEARCH OF THEIR MISSING FRIEND! This week brings another spoiler-free book review from the High Republic era; the junior novel Mission To Disaster by Justina Ireland! As with all of Mike’s book reviews, he starts by giving his spoiler-free thoughts, then provides some minor plot details and confirms the book’s themes, then nearer the end he provides a brief description of the whole plot, confirming characters who appear and more spoiler-y details! This revie...
Jul 02, 2022•48 min
EPIC CROSSOVER TIME! Ria and Tonya have two fabulous guests in this week's podcast! We chat to Brett Scott of Marvel+ fame and 20th Century Geek himself, Scott Weatherly, about Seeing Red, episode four of Ms Marvel. Come listen and have a cosmic time. Follow Brett: Twitter: @RealBrettScott Follow Scott: Twitter: @20thCenturyGeek Follow Tonya: Twitter: @mstonyatodd Website: http://www.mstonyatodd.com/ Follow Ria: Twitter @FemmeOnFilmPod Ria @riacarrogan...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This Week, Tony is joined his friend from high school, Heath Fodor . Heath is the only person to go on this year-long, quixotic journey with Tony as Sin City is his favorite comic series. Welcome to Basin City everyone. If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on his website, https://www.arfarina.com/ ....
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Join hosts Tonya and Ria and special guest Ada for episode three of Ms Marvel Musings. This week we discuss the highs and lows of this week's episode, the continued character development of Kamala and her friends and family and one of the best and most joyful weddings committed to screen. Follow Ada: Twitter: @aa_mccartney Follow Tonya: Twitter: @mstonyatodd Website: http://www.mstonyatodd.com/ Follow Ria: Twitter @FemmeOnFilmPod Ria @riacarrogan...
Jun 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 3
THE STAR WARS MANGA CONTINUES WHERE THE NIHIL ATTACK! In ep 99 of SWCIC, Mike continues on his journey through the manga set in the High Republic era! This volume continues the journeys of Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi, two excitable younglings and Lily’s padawan Keerin, all on the planet Banchii. Some familiar faces from the High Republic Adventures comics (by Daniel José Older) appear and the younglings even participate in the great jedi race aboard Starlight Beacon, but it’s not all fun and games...
Jun 25, 2022•28 min
THE FINALE IS HERE - DID IT STICK THE LANDING AND COULD A VADER SERIES HAPPEN? Mike and members of the extended Comics In Motion family are bringing you 5 discussion episodes on the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and for the fifth & final instalment, we have Chris Phelps along with Megan & Mike discussing the finale of the series, what worked in the show as a whole, favourite moments and what's in store for the future of Star Wars, including the question; could a Darth Vader TV series work? You c...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Fringe follows the exploits of Olivia Dunham , Walter Bishop , and his son Peter as they investigate aspects of Fringe Science (reanimation, teletransportation, etc). All over the world, a series of apparent experiments collectively referred to as " the Pattern " (e.g., a newborn baby who rapidly ages and dies within a few hours, a bus full of passengers trapped in a strange substance like mosquitoes in amber) are occurring for reasons unknown. Olivia, Peter, and Walter are in charge of investig...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Travel Back to the Filmography with the show dedicated to watching every credited film from an actor’s complete Back catalogue from past debut through to present day in chronological order. Each episode, I am joined by an esteemed guest to watch and discuss the next entry from the focused Filmography and consider how it ranks amidst their career and whether we can trace any typecasting trends or topic traits or theatrical tics. For episode five, I’m joined by The One and only Blake Byles to disc...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 5
It’s the Sea Devils in the second Silver Age Spotlight on Classic Comics. Take a dive and learn about this undersea team that seems to lend a bit inspiration to Marvel’s Fantastic Four. Legendary creators Robert Kanigher and Russ Heath demonstrate that the Silver Age wasn’t only about superheroes! You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to ClassicComicsMBL@gmail.com . You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com where I write reviews and edit news ...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 24
Ms Marvel Musings is back! Join host Tonya and Ria and special guest JAC for episode two of the truly cosmic Ms Marvel. Does the second episode hold up to the promise of the first? Listen and find out. Follow JAC: Twitter: @IAmJACsMusings Website: https://iamjacsmusings.wordpress.com/ Follow Tonya: Twitter: @mstonyatodd Website: http://www.mstonyatodd.com/ Follow Ria: Twitter @FemmeOnFilmPod Ria @riacarrogan...
Jun 19, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 2
WHAT WAS THAT BUSINESS ON CATO NEIMOIDIA? It’s time for another spoiler-free book review and this one is about the recently released Brotherhood by Mike Chen ! Set in the first few weeks of the Clone Wars (just after Ep II: Attack Of The Clones) this story delves into the shift in Anakin & Obi-Wan’s relationship once Anakin is promoted from padawan to jedi while also dealing with crisis on Cato Neimoidia (as mentioned in Revenge Of The Sith) plus this book introduces a Clone Wars character, ...
Jun 18, 2022•31 min
