Our discussion on the newest live-action show continues, with the fourth episode of the Ahsoka series discussion shows, discussing Part 5: Shadow Warrior! Mike is joined by Thomas Rochester this week, to continue the conversation! Calling this episode a deep dive would be an understatement, but the duo dive deep into the World Between Worlds and Anakin’s interactions with Ahsoka and several interpretations of what they could mean. Plus they talk about Jacen Syndulla & his force sensitivity, ...
Sep 15, 2023•2 hr 39 min
Tony invited Kyle on to talk craft and writing and they drank a little (Burbon for Kyle and Vodka for Tony) and had some technical glitches, which were left in to preserve authenticity. It is a gloriously fun show. Please listen and buy Kyle's work.
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 17 min
SAV MALAGÁN FINDS HERSELF ON JEDHA’S STREETS, BUT WHERE IS MAZ KANATA? For ep 136, Mike finished Phase 2’s High Republic Adventures comics, where Sav Malagán’s tries to find herself amidst battling pirates, all while the Dank Graks kidnap Maz Kanata in an attempt to take Takodana! Plus Mike talks Corellian hounds, Blarina and Therm Scissorhands! High Republic Adventures (2022) issues 5-8 were written by Daniel José Older with the colour art by Michael Atiyeh, with issues 5 & 6 artwork by Har...
Sep 09, 2023•31 min
Our discussion on the newest live-action show continues, with the third episode of the Ahsoka series discussion shows, discussing Part 4: Fallen Jedi! Mike is joined by Brett Scott this week, to continue the conversation! The duo discuss many aspects of this episode & the show so far, including Baylan Skoll’s fighting style, the World Between Worlds, Sabine’s character, *that cameo*, Star Wars Rebels and so much more! In case you you haven’t already, make sure you listen back to the five epi...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Tony welcomes back Brenna Thummler to talk about art and the brilliant conclusion to her Sheets trilogy from Oni/Lion Forge. Get your copy now! NOW people. If you are interested in what Tony is up to, please visit his website, arfarina.com where you can buy his novel, sign up for his newsletter and even listen to some songs....
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min
This episode was previously a Patreon-exclusive, but Mike has released it as a special - it showcases Mike's review of two novels; Thrawn and Thrawn: Alliances, from Timothy Zahn's first canon Thrawn trilogy! Mike talks about his experience listening to the audiobook for Thrawn in comparison to reading the comic book adaptation (as seen on ep 38 of Star Wars: Comics In Canon), before delving into the "main event"; Thrawn: Alliances. Mike gives his thoughts on the books as well as providing a plo...
Sep 02, 2023•33 min
Tony and JAC are back in the saddle for the first round of Olyphant season. Buckle up you (0Ck$u(kers
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Our discussion on the newest live-action show continues, with the second episode of the Ahsoka series discussion shows, discussing Part 3: Time To Fly! Mike is joined by Maff this week, to continue the conversation! The duo discuss many aspects of this episode & the show so far, including Rebels connections, the Purrgil, Hera & Jacen Syndulla, Sabine’s relationship with Ahsoka, Senator Xiono from Star Wars Resistance, Marrok and Sam Witwer’s involvement (which leads to a discussion on St...
Aug 31, 2023•2 hr 5 min
TV & Movie Reviews: Doctor Mordrid (1992) After a long stretch of time off from the TV&Movies, we're Chris and Dave are back to tackle the totally-not-ripped-off-Doctor-Strange movie, "Doctor Mordrid". This 1992 film is like a magical cocktail mixed with a hint of Marvel confusion and a splash of supernatural sorcery. It's as if Doctor Strange decided to take a vacation but got stuck in copyright limbo and had to go by a different name. Picture this: You've got Jeffrey Combs, who's basic...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 5 min
The newest live-action show hits our screens and with it comes a new weekly show – welcome to episode 1 of the Ahsoka discussion shows! This week is the 2-episode premiere and joining your host Mike is the podfather of Comics In Motion; Dave Horrocks! Join our duo discussing how much the Ahsoka show links to Star Wars Rebels (& not so much Clone Wars at present) as well as the new characters, more of Ahsoka’s on-screen portrayal by Rosario Dawson, the action scenes, the lore, the timeline an...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Our trio of rebels have finished Star Wars: Rebels, but wanted one last mission before Ahsoka, so Dave, Maff & Mike are joined by Megan to wrap up Rebels and discuss their wants for the upcoming Ahsoka series, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka ! They hear Megan’s thoughts on Ahsoka as a character, briefly discuss the Clone Wars movie and delve into their predictions & wants in the Ahsoka show, after watching the main trailer. If you haven’t already, make sure you listen back to the four previ...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 42 min
THE BATTLE OF JEDHA ENDS - IT WAS ALL A PLOY BY THE PATH… BUT FOR WHAT?! In ep 135, Mike delves back into Phase 2’s High Republic comics to finish them off, so we continue following Vildar Mac, Matthea Cathley & Tey Sirrek as they try to untangle the mess left by the Path Of The Open Hand from the Battle Of Jedha, all while avoiding the fearsome tendrils of The Leveler! As Mike takes you through this tale, he also provides information on the 3 Bogan Collections, Gloovians, the Enlightenment ...
Aug 19, 2023•30 min
Our trio of rebels have finished Star Wars: Rebels, so give you their thoughts on the finale; season 4 – which will heavily connect to the upcoming Ahsoka series, showing more of Thrawn in canon, Ahsoka’s dramatic return, more of Sabine’s Mandalorian history, the long-awaited “Jedi Night” and more! For more detail; in this episode they discuss how the finale season is different from the others, as well as detailing their thoughts on each of the main character’s arcs, what happens to Ezra, Kanan ...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Tony and JAC are BACK!!! Are they the Brubaker and Phillips of Comics in Motion? Tune and as they go deep undercover with Sleeper: Season 1
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 35 min
WE GO BACK FURTHER THAN EVER BEFORE IN CANON TO FIND THE POWER TO CONTROL THE NAMELESS! Ep 134’s focus is the only one-shot in Phase 2 of The High Republic; Quest Of The Jedi! This comic delves into the origins of the Echo Stone, which leads into the Rods of Daybreak & Seasons. The story is set almost 500 years before the Skywalker Saga, with two new Jedi and some extra information about Azlin Rell. High Republic Adventures: Quest Of The Jedi was written by Claudia Gray with artwork by Fico ...
Aug 05, 2023•21 min
This week Tony and Blake go to America to see how the west was won, and lost, and if Tintin learns any lessons.
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Zak and Sara. Written by A.R. Farina Read by Paul McGuigan The logo is an original work created by Gail Ryder. Used with permission. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Lo Fi Hip Hop 06 by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8167-lo-fi-hip-hop-06 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license...
Jul 29, 2023•11 min
Our trio of rebels have continued with their review of Star Wars: Rebels, now on the penultimate series; season 3 - the first full showing of Thrawn in canon, with a continuation of Maul’s story! THERE ARE MINOR SPOILERS FOR THE AHSOKA TRAILER WITHIN THIS CONVERSATION – BE WARNED! For more detail; in this episode they discuss how season 3 feels different from the prior 2, as well as the full introduction to Legends favourite Thrawn, discussing Maul’s involvement in this season and his relationsh...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 56 min
THE JEDI’S GREATEST FEARS ARE REALISED WHEN THEY ARE TRAPPED WITH NAMELESS BEINGS, AS TOLD BY TY YORRICK! Ep 133’s focus is a story that crosses Phase 1 & 2 of The High Republic; The Nameless Terror! Tune in to hear who survives the encounter with these deadly beasts, plus Mike provides extra information along the way about the Path Of The Open Hand, Acklay and more! The main story takes place in phase 2 of THR, around the time of Cataclysm and the framing story shows the return of saber-for...
Jul 22, 2023•32 min
Misplaced Childhood Review by John Franck After the album-tour-album cycle of Script for a Jester's Tear , Fugazi , and the subsequent Euro-only release of Real to Reel , Marillion retreated to Berlin's Hansa Ton Studios with Rolling Stones producer Chris Kimsey to work on their next opus. Armed with a handful of lyrics born out of a self-confessed acid trip, Fish came up with the elaborate concept for 1985's Misplaced Childhood. Touching upon his early childhood experiences and his inability to...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 45 min
THE GREAT HYPERSPACE CHASE IS UNDERWAY, AS A TRIO OF TEENAGERS TRY TO FIND A MYSTERIOUS PLANET! This ep is another High Republic review/overview and it’s the junior novel for Phase 2, Wave 2; Quest For Planet X by Tessa Gratton. In this sequel to Quest For The Hidden City, Rooper Nitani, Dass Leffbruk and Sky Graf all try to find Planet X, each for their own reasons. The trio are confronted with The Path Of The Open Hand, rival hyperspace families, a peculiar spacefaring compass and more! In thi...
Jul 15, 2023•56 min
SAV MALAGÁN & MAZ KANATA GO AFTER A FORCE SENSITIVE GANG, BUT UNCOVER MORE THAN THEY EXPECT! For ep 132, Mike delves into Phase 2’s High Republic Adventures comics, where a young Sav Malagán sneaks off with the pirate queen Maz Kanata to chase down the Dank Graks, meeting some familiar faces along the way, but Sav must defy her Jedi Master to do so – will the adventure prove too much for this young padawan? Also Mike gives information on the Scarlett Skulls, Kyuzo and more! High Republic Adv...
Jul 08, 2023•36 min
WHAT DID YODA DO BEFORE THE HIGH REPUBLIC AND HOW WAS HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH DOOKU BEFORE THE PHANTOM MENACE? For ep 131, Mike delves the first 6 issues, which contain 2 story arcs; the first set during the High Republic era where he goes to the planet Turrak to help Scalvi natives, while the second is set before The Phantom Menace, where Yoda asks Dooku to help train some initiates, but when a Wookiee has a vision about a Trandoshian initiate, tensions rise, especially with Yoda & Dooku’s co...
Jul 01, 2023•51 min
Imagine if Josie and the Pussycats were in a fight club and solved crimes. You would have Boom! Studio's Heavy Vinyl. Please check out the episode o f Ria's Questions from Femme On . If you would like to reach out to Tony or buy his book or anything of the sort, find him online ....
Jun 29, 2023•20 min
After 2 years, Comics On Trial is back with a bang (or a whip?) – each episode sees members of the Comics In Motion family take up on opposite sides of a geek battle! With Dial Of Destiny coming out, we decided to tackle the fourth instalment in the Indiana Jones franchise; Kingdom of The Crystal Skull! Representing the Defence we have Tony Farina (Indie Comics Spotlight) and in the Prosecution we have Scott Weatherly (Stories Out Of Time And Space) ! And representing the side of justice (aka th...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 48 min
As live-action Star Wars shows have paused for the moment, our trio of rebels have continued with their review of Star Wars: Rebels with season 2! This is Maff’s first time watching too, so hearing his reactions is very interesting! In more detail, this episode is a sequel to the first season of Rebels and the trio’s first RR episode, so make sure you go back and listen to that if you haven’t already, but in this episode, they discuss how season 2 feels different from season 1, it’s comparisons ...
Jun 24, 2023•1 hr 52 min
TENSIONS RAISE EVEN HIGHER WITH E’RONOH & EIRAM, WHILE AXEL GREYLARK IS IN PRISON! This ep is another High Republic review/overview and it’s the adult novel for Phase 2, Wave 2; Cataclysm by Lydia Kang. In this sequel to Convergence, the tensions between E’ronoh & Eiram worsen as The Path Of The Open Hand become more aggressive, all while Axel Greylark is imprisoned, leading to the devastating Night Of Sorrow! In this episode, Mike gives his spoiler-free thoughts in the beginning, before...
Jun 17, 2023•58 min
THE BLADE OF BARDOTTA’S ORIGIN STORY! For ep 130, Mike delves into the 4-part mini-series surrounding Porter Engle; an Ikkrukkian Jedi who lives throughout the High Republic (around 300 years old during Phase 1). In Phase 1, he is a talented cook with a dark past so in Phase 2, we get to delve into The Blade’s past and find out about the Barash Vow, while along the way meeting Porter’s sister and seeing more of the Republic during it’s more exploratory age! The Blade 1 was released December 28th...
Jun 10, 2023•32 min
The Real Thing Review by Ned Raggett [-] Starting with the careening "From Out of Nowhere" driven by Roddy Bottum's doomy, energetic keyboards, Faith No More rebounded excellently on The Real Thing after Chuck Mosley's was fired. Given that the band had nearly finished recording the music and Mike Patton was a last minute recruit, he adjusts to the proceedings well. His insane, wide-ranging musical interests would have to wait for the next album for their proper integration, but the band already...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 24 min
AS THE HIDDEN EMPIRE ENDS, WHAT ARE QI’RA AND DOCTOR APHRA’S FATES? For ep 129, Mike delves into the final issue of Hidden Empire; ending the Qi’ra trilogy, plus Aphra issues 30 & 31 bring an end to the Spark Eternal story arc! Mike delves into the plot of these final comic issues, while providing connections along the way, to provide the exciting conclusion to these comic issues, with hints of what’s to come! Hidden Empire 5 was released April 5th 2023, was written by Charles Soule, with St...
Jun 03, 2023•33 min
