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Henchmen of Comics

Alex Eschbach/Matt Goldenhenchmenofcomics.podiant.co

Each week Matt Golden and Alex Eschbach discuss a new comic topic. From their favorite writers, whatever they've been reading or watching, to their favorite characters, every episode talks about something new.

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Episodes

#275 Ironheart (Disney+)

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about all six episodes of Ironheart on Disney+. Matt doesn't understand why they didn't have a crossover with The Bear , Alex is outraged they didn't use the purple suit, and they both think it was a bold choice from Marvel to focus on a hero who always makes the wrong choice. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Jul 04, 202539 min

#274 The Eternaut (Netflix)

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about The Eternaut on Netflix. Matt invests in new forms of bug extermination, Alex develops a new fear of snow, and these two learned men wonder if they could find Argentina on a map. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Jun 16, 202539 min

#273 Marvel Rivals

In this week's episode Matt & Alex return to the world of video games to discuss Marvel Rivals. Matt says what all Marvel fans constantly say - they need more guns, Alex demands to know why the skins aren't 100% comic book accurate, and they both spend an inordinate amount of time trying to remember the name of the DPS role. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

May 30, 202547 min

#272 Thunderbolts

In this week's episode Matt & Alex talk about Thunderbolts . Matt has a new dream to own a limo company in the vein of Red Guardian, Alex finally gets the Taskmaster he deserves, and they both are irate the film never plays AC/DC's "Thunderstruck." Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

May 16, 202533 min

#271 Andor: Season 2

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first four episodes of season 2 of Andor on Disney+. Matt now believes Star Wars should remove jedis from the canon, Alex can only talk about set design, and they both realized that the show will never be something to watch if you want to lift up your spirits. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

May 02, 202528 min

#270 Witcher: Sirens of the Deep

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Witcher: Sirens of the Deep on Netflix. Matt is furious they never play "Witchy Woman" while Geralt is murdering monsters, Alex thinks the story should focus exclusively on the bards, and they both grow a greater appreciate for The Little Mermaid. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

May 02, 202528 min

#269 School Spirits (Season 2)

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about season two of School Spirits on Paramount+. What does Alex even remember about a show he watched over two years ago? Does Matt have demands that the series pivot to a David Bowie themed high school drama? And why do the ghost rules make so little sense? Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Apr 07, 202532 min

#268 Invincible (Season 3)

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about season 3 of Invincible on Amazon Prime. Matt is thrilled that the show is slowly becoming a prestige drama, Alex thinks the narrator should be the central character, and they both wonder why Battle Beast simply doesn't take up a first-person shooter to deal with his aggression. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Mar 26, 202532 min

#267 Daredevil: Born Again

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again . Matt is jealous some cops stole his cool tattoo idea, Alex is frustrated they still haven't made a single Evil Knievel reference, and they both agree with Fisk's all of mayoral policies. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Mar 07, 202536 min

#266 Captain America: Brave New World

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Captain America: Brave New World . Matt is determined to have a write-in vote for President Red Hulk next election cycle, Alex thinks the dead Celestial should be turned into a family waterpark resort, and they both are stoked the MCU finally gets their hands on some adamantium. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Feb 21, 202529 min

#265 Harley Quinn (Season 5)/Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about season 5 of Harley Quinn and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man . Matt has been waiting for someone to finally do a take on depressed Superman, Alex hopes Spider-Man is never unfriendly so the title isn't a lie, and they're both packing up their bags to move to Metropolis. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Feb 07, 202543 min

#264 Top 10 of 2024: 5-1

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about their top 5 releases of the year. They also rank their top 5 returning series, discuss what they're looking forward to in 2025, and surely this time they'll rank Madame Web and Kraven in their top 5. The only question is which will take the number one spot? Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Jan 24, 202530 min

#263 Top 10 of 2024 - 10-6

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex rank their top 10 projects of the year. This episode covers 10 through 6 and everyone can finally see where they rank Kraven, Madame Web, and The Crow. Plus, they might even rank shows and movies they never had a chance to talk about during the year. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Jan 13, 202543 min

#262 Kraven the Hunter/Marvel's What If (Season 3)

In this week's episode, it's another double-feature as Matt & Alex talk about Kraven the Hunter and the first half of season 3 of Marvel's What If . Matt is devastated that we never learned what Kraven is actually cravin', Alex is devastated What If doesn't ask "What if the Avengers started a ska band?", and they both bid a tragic farewell to the Sony Spider-Man verse. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co...

Dec 28, 202437 min

#261 Creature Commandos/Skeleton Crew

It's a double feature this week as Matt & Alex talk about the first two episodes of Creature Commandos on MAX and the first three episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew on Disney+. Matt wants Star Wars to abandon all future plans and fully commit to exploring space werewolf pirates, Alex feels like the Creature Commandos should collect all the classic Universal monsters, and they're both ready to go to a Gogol Bordello show. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co...

Dec 13, 202437 min

#260 Hellboy: The Crooked Man

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Hellboy: The Crooked Man . Matt realizes he's no longer afraid of terrible CGI'd giant spiders, Alex realizes he's no longer afraid of monsters with bad posture, and they both wonder if they would have found the film spookier had they watched in October like they were supposed to. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Dec 03, 202435 min

#259 Venom: The Last Dance

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Venom: The Last Dance . Matt's glad Venom finally got his big song and dance number, Alex forgives all logic problems when Abba's involved, and they both wonder if this film is actually good after having to endure so many of the other comic book films this year. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Nov 21, 202424 min

#258 Uzumaki (Max)

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Uzumaki on Max. Matt learns nothing is more terrifying on this planet than snails, Alex is grateful his hair never got jealous and tried to fight other hair, and they're both thankful they mastered shape puzzles as infants so they learned never to fear spirals. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Nov 02, 202419 min

#257 Joker: Folie a Deux

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Joker: Folie a Deux . Matt wishes every scene in the movie was just a simple musical set piece, Alex thinks the film would work better as a Foghorn Leghorn biopic, and they're both just oh-so-glad that a film was brave enough to finely remove any sense of joy from the cinematic experience. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Oct 18, 202434 min

#256 The Penguin/Agatha All Along

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first two episodes of The Penguin on Max and the first four episodes of Agatha All Along . Matt hates the idea of witches singing songs, Alex thinks Gotham's sanitation workers must be vastly underpaid, and they both stay completely on topic and don't get distracted a single time. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Oct 04, 202440 min

#255 The Umbrella Academy (Season 4)

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the final season of The Umbrella Academy on Netflix. Matt wonders where he can get tearaway clothing fit for any occasion, Alex thinks bad dads get a bad rap, and they both want to know if this final season will have a memorable music cue like every other season. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Sep 20, 202431 min

#254 The Crow (2024)

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the 2024 remake of The Crow . Matt completely reevaluates his opinions on Bill Skarsgard musical abilities, Alex celebrates this movie recognizing that bathtubs should be full at all times even when not in use, and they both become good little goth boys and only listen to Bauhaus from now on. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Sep 06, 202425 min

#253 Batman: Caped Crusader

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first season of Batman: Caped Crusader . Matt wishes he had the style and horseback riding skills of Gentleman Ghost, Alex still plans to vote for Harvey Dent even after his horrific accident and psychological break, and they both wish they lived in 1940s Gotham because they'd really succeed at being D-level henchmen. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co...

Aug 29, 202423 min

#252 Deadpool and Wolverine

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Deadpool and Wolverine . Matt thinks the film should have zero cameos and should have been a character piece closer to My Dinner with Andre . Alex thinks the benefits at the TVA must be astounding, and they both hope Disney takes the right lesson from the film and makes all future films hard R. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Aug 14, 202436 min

#251 Kite Man: Hell Yeah!

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first three episodes of Kite Man: Hell Yeah! on Max. Matt spent a lot of time around kites as a child so he knows how terrifying of a villain he is, Alex immediately starts shipping Bane with anyone who will take him, and they both can't wait for the inevitable Noonan's pop-up bar. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Jul 27, 202432 min

#250 Sweet Tooth - Season 3

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the final season of Sweet Tooth on Netflix. Matt's still in a rage about Jepperson not being a hockey player, Alex wonders which animal hybrid would be the easiest to raise, and they both want every show they watch to begin and end with voice over. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Jul 12, 202430 min

#248 The Boys - Season 4

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first few episodes of season 4 of The Boys . Matt enjoys Firecracker versus Starlight the same way he enjoys Real Housewives, Alex thinks CBD could do wonders for Homelander, and they both hope to find an octopus that loves them as much as Ambrosia loves The Deep. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Jun 28, 202431 min

#247 Star Wars: The Acolyte (Disney+)

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first three episodes of The Acolyte . Matt feels a passionate rage before the first scene is even over, Alex actually remembered to watch the show this week, and they both go all in on Jedi Wookie storylines. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Jun 13, 202424 min

#246 Star Wars: Tales of the Empire (Disney+)

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex spend some time with the baddies as they discuss Star Wars: Tales of the Empire . Matt is now rooting against the resistance, Alex forgot to do something fairly important when discussing this series, and they both reminisce about the Star Wars novelizations of their youth. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

May 31, 202427 min

#245 Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix)

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Dead Boy Detectives on Netflix. Matt focuses on criticizing CGI mushrooms and praising Sandman connections, Alex focuses on patches and buttons, and they both stay completely focused and never venture off topic. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

May 17, 202430 min
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