The Irredeemables (Shag and his 15-year-old daughter) discuss the newly-released BLACK WIDOW movie! Curious what a teenage girl thinks about this superheroic role model for young girls? Listen to this episode to find out! Have a question or comment? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwp-black-widow E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Subscribe to the FW PRESENTS: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fw-presents/id1207382042 Subsc...
Jul 16, 2021•45 min
In this episode, your host Max is joined by very special guest, Steve Givens! Max and Steve discuss the second issue of The Human Fly, and get into all sorts of twisty canyons and spike-filled deserts! Come along as the Fly tries to survive a death race, Ghost Rider makes an appearance, and a broken man gets his life back! Also on track, Steve and Max will talk about secret identities, inner and outer conflict, and how writer Bill Mantlo made The Human Fly's own Woodward & Bernstein so dang ...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Remember those wax packs of gum cards you used to buy near the checkout? Remember the smell of those vibrant vinyl costumes you and all your classmates wore at Halloween? Jason Young does, and that’s what compelled him to write and design his two recent books The Wonderful Artwork of Wax Wrappers and An Old School Halloween. Join your host Chris Franklin and Jason, as they discuss these books, and dive deep into the subject matter, and just about every pop culture topic they can think of along t...
Jun 28, 2021
Siskoid and guest Derek William Crabbe sit down at a chess board and discuss Greg Rucka's run on DC Comics' Checkmate, and how each character represents the chess piece they're name after... WHILE playing a game of chess. With thanks to Fire & Water patron John Ross-Haynes for suggesting we do this coverage. This one's for you, John! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min
After almost a year, MEANWHILE... is back for a fourth installment with Shag, Rob, Max, and special guests Dr. Anj and Steve Givens discussing how we've been "Finding Our Joy" in watching, reading, and listening during the pandemic, and what's next! Have a question or comment? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fw-presents-meanwhile-4 E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Subscribe to the FW PRESENTS: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...
Jun 13, 2021•1 hr 52 min
Welcome our guest Patrick Joseph as he joins host Max Romero for the inaugural episode of The Death-Defying Human FlyCast! In the first of this limited-episode series, we discuss secret identities! The Beach Boys! Cyndi Lauper and Gloria Gaynor! Not to mention 26 buses and a menstruating gorilla! And that's before we even start talking about the The Human Fly #1! Grab your rocket cycle and don't forget your magna-gloves — things are going to get wild! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE A...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 33 min
Coming soon to the Fire and Water Podcast Network — it's The Death-Defying Human Flycast! Join your host Max Romero as he and a rotating roster of guests explore one of the weirder corners of the Marvel Universe in this limited-episode show! We'll cover the 19-issue run of The Human Fly; its writer and creator, Bill Mantlo; and the people behind the real-life Human Fly! What, you thought he was just made up? Come along as we try to answer the age-old mystery: Who was The Human Fly? Was he a stun...
May 21, 2021•2 min
FW Presents the Fire and Water Network's review of THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER. Join Ryan Daly, Chris Franklin, and the Irredeemable Shag as they discuss the 2021 Disney+ series from Marvel Studios that continues the saga of Captain America after Avengers: Endgame. What did the guys think of the cast of characters, the legacy of the shield, the action, the socio-political commentary and timeliness of the story; and where should they go from here? Tune in and find out! Let us know what you ...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 26 min
FW Presents returns with another Showcase Gene Colan special! This time, Ryan Daly goes on a rampage through one of his favorite black and white magazines's Marvels HULK! Joining Ryan to discuss three Colan-drawn-but-very-different-looking stories from HULK #26 is podcasting's own Michael Bailey. Listen as they share their incredible origins with the Jade Giant, and wax rhapsodic about QAnon, Jim Steinman, and Michael's endless supply of Superman podcasts. Plus, listener feedback from the previo...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Network All-Stars Rob, Chris, and Ryan and special guest Paul Kien pretend they had Bruce Wayne Money and discuss their "Holy Grail" comic book and toy purchases! Join the conversation and find more great content: Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwpHG E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Subscribe to the FW PRESENTS: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fw-presents/id1207382042 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://fireandwate...
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 19 min
To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the first print publication of THE SHADOW, the Fire and Water Podcast Network proudly presents a dramatic reading of one of the Dark Knight Detective's more unusual adventures, "The Batman Confronts Gray Face" narrated by Xum Yukinori. This prose story, written by Shadow creator Walter B. Gibson with illustrations by Tom Yeates, originally appeared in DETECTIVE COMICS #500. Hear the story now, as only Xum could read it. Special thanks to Isamu Hideaki-Yukinor...
Apr 01, 2021•54 min
Rob welcomes newly minted STAR TREK fan Erin Entrada Kelly to rank the original series 79 episodes! Join the conversation and find more great content: Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwpdiscoveringtrek E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Subscribe to the FW PRESENTS: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fw-presents/id1207382042 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/fwpresents/ Also available on St...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 29 min
The Irredeemable Shag and guest Noah Tarnow dive into the Marvel mag of mirth and mayhem -- WHAT THE--?! We discuss issue #6 of the series from 1989 which includes parody stories such as: SMACKS OF VENGEANCE, ORIGIN OF THE PULVERIZER, SORE WANTS A HAIRCUT, and ADVENTURE INTO FEAR featuring the Man-Thang and Swamp Thang! Hilarity ensues! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwp-what-the Images from this e...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 14 min
On a special tie-in episode of FW Presents, Ryan Daly welcomes his hometown friend and first-time guest Jake Imm to discuss THE AVENGERS #312 and #313. In these chapters, part of the 1989 crossover event "Acts of Vengeance" members of the Earth's Mightiest Heroes are rocked back when a cabal of super-villains sends adversaries against them who the heroes have never faced before. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com. Follow Jake on Twitter at: @D...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 6 min
On this FW Presents: Showcase Gene Colan, Ryan Daly continues to spotlight the work of his favorite artist. This time, however, he's covering more than a single issue. This time, Ryan's discussing an entire four-issue miniseries, 1981's Superman spinoff THE PHANTOM ZONE. And for a story this epic and crazy, he needs more than one guest. Enter Dr. Anj and Martin Gray to discuss the striking art and whacky story (did we mention Steve Gerber wrote this?!!) of The Phantom Zone!!! Throughout his life...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 23 min
The Network All-Stars get together to talk about MORTS - comics characters who were never ready for prime time - a suggestion from Patreon supporter Chris Lewis. Join Siskoid, Shagg, Ryan and Chris on their wild ride through dud-ville as they seek to explain - and redeem! - their favorites. Relevant images and further credits at: Morts! Supplemental Subscribe to the FW PRESENTS: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fw-presents/id1207382042 Subscribe via other podcat...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Chris and Rob talk to 13thDimension.com's Dan Greenfield about the recently announced SUPERMAN '78 and BATMAN '89 series from DC Comics! Join the conversation and find more great content: Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwpsupermanbatman E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Subscribe to the FW PRESENTS: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fw-presents/id1207382042 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/s...
Feb 21, 2021•57 min
On this episode of FW Presents, Ryan Daly continues to celebrate his favorite comic book artist, Gene Colan. This time, Ryan welcomes the cosmically aware Al Sedano to help spotlight Colan's work on MARVEL'S SPACE-BORN SUPER-HERO CAPTAIN MARVEL #2. Throughout his life, Gene Colan brought his truly unique art style to the pages of Batman, The Tomb of Dracula, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, The Avengers, Howard the Duck, Doctor Strange, The Spectre, and so many others. What issues will Ryan chronicle on ...
Feb 12, 2021•40 min
Don't touch that dial! Based on a Patreon suggestion, Shag, Rob, Siskoid, and Max discuss their favorite prime time TV shows of the 1970s and 1980s! Join the conversation and find more great content: Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwptv7080 E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Subscribe to the FW PRESENTS: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fw-presents/id1207382042 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://fireandwaterpodcast.c...
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr 58 min
Are you a collector, completionist, hoarder or something else? We all collect things. Now listen to Fire and Water Network All-Stars Shag, Rob, Ryan, Chris, Max discuss their collections! Collections of what? Listen and find out! Join the conversation and find more great content: Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwpcollectors E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Subscribe to the FW PRESENTS: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
Jan 17, 2021•1 hr 57 min
Merry Christmas, Fire and Water Listeners! 'Tis the season for finding your joy, which means Ryan Daly and Kyle Benning reunite to discuss a favorite holiday special: Walt Disney's MICKEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL. It's got Disney, Carl Barks, ghost stories, and Christmas; what's not to love about this animated classic from 1983, directed by Burny Mattinson, and featuring the voice talents of Alan Young, Wayne Alwine, Hal Smith, Will Ryan, and Eddie Carol, plus music by Irwin Kostal. This podcast is a p...
Dec 24, 2020•38 min
It's a special pre-paid for episode of FW Presents! This time, Ryan Daly welcomes The Irredeemable Shag and Chris Franklin, as well as special guests Michael Bailey and Andrew Leyland to share some of their favorite non-canonical comic books in the form of Elseworlds, What Ifs...? and "Imaginary Stories". Each host brings a different comic, which throws a wild twist on a familiar face: featuring altered versions of Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, the Avengers, and Justice League International. Thi...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Just in time for the holiday season, Shag, Rob, Chris, and Max share stories of Great Christmases Past! Join the conversation and find more great content: Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwpxmas2020 E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Subscribe to the FW PRESENTS: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fw-presents/id1207382042 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/fwpresents/ Also available on Stitc...
Dec 13, 2020•1 hr 12 min
In this Patreon-inspired episode, Shag and Rob find their joy discussing one of their favorite classic JLA-JSA team-ups, "Crisis Above Earth-One" from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #s 171-172, by Gerry Conway, Dick Dillin, and Frank McLaughlin! Join the conversation and find more great content: Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwpfyjjla171 Images from this episode: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwpfyjjla171gallery E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Sub...
Nov 29, 2020•55 min
ANNOUNCING... a new contest for our Patreon sponsors! We're giving away three prizes: a hardcover copy of LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT: ALAN DAVIS, as well as two bundles of DC horror comics from Ryan's collection. All you have to do to enter the contest is support the Fire and Water Podcast Network on Patreon and then tell us what makes you thankful this year. So much about 2020 has been terrible, but we know there's some joy out there to be had and shared with the community. Let us know where yo...
Nov 26, 2020•7 min
Travel back to the totally awesome early '90s for the latest episode of FW Presents. Ryan Daly welcomes David Gallaher and Delvin Williams who find their joy in THE NEW WARRIORS, the much-beloved but oft-overlooked superhero team from Marvel Comics. Join the guys as they discuss the various members of the team and highlight their favorite dramatic (and traumatic) stories from the first twenty-six issues of the series. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 40 min
Take a trip back in time and behind the scenes of DC Comics in the 1970s, as Professor Xum Yukinori reads more of his favorite pieces from THE AMAZING WORLD OF DC COMICS, DC’s self-published mail-order fan magazine. Originally recorded in 2018 by Xum Yukinori; edited in 2020 by Isamu Hideaki-Yukinori and Adrian Zet. CONTENTS: 00:00 – “Short Circuits”. Music composed by Jeremy Zuckerman and Benjamin Wynn, Frederik Wiedmann, Ike Yoshihiro, and Alan Taylor. 08:25 – "Follow that Space Cabby". Music ...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Continuing the theme of dark fantasy and the supernatural this month, Ryan Daly celebrates the work of artist Gene Colan with yet another spotlight on FW Presents. This time, Billy D joins Ryan to review Marvel's Master of the Mystic Arts in DOCTOR STRANGE, SORCERER SUPREME #19. Throughout his life, Gene Colan brought his truly unique art style to the pages of Batman, The Tomb of Dracula, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, The Avengers, Howard the Duck, Doctor Strange, The Spectre, and so many others. What...
Oct 16, 2020•49 min
Ryan Daly brings his celebration of the work of artist Gene Colan back to FW Presents. Kicking off the spooktacular month of October, Ryan welcomes Herman Louw to discuss a short horror story from EERIE #10. Throughout his life, Gene Colan brought his truly unique art style to the pages of Batman, The Tomb of Dracula, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, The Avengers, Howard the Duck, Doctor Strange, The Spectre, and so many others. What issues will Ryan chronicle on this podcast? You’ll have to tune in to f...
Oct 01, 2020•59 min
MEANWHILE... is back for a third installment, this time with Shag, Rob, Ryan, Derek William Crabbe, and Sean Ross discussing what they've been doing to find their joy during the enforced social distancing due to the Coronavirus epidemic. Have a question or comment? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fw-presents-meanwhile-3/ E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Subscribe to the FW PRESENTS: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fw-pr...
Sep 06, 2020•1 hr 24 min
