This week there’s an extended spoiler warning that must be heeded. Plus, endings are generally hard, as evidenced by this week’s show, but apparently not for Tom Taylor. The Two Jamokes are back together! But for how long? Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:04:32 Pick of the Week: 00:01:52 – DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #8 Comics: 00:14:58 – Superman #3 00:19:46 – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #14 00:24:41 – The Forg...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 875
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 01:10:39 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We’ve Been Enjoying: 00:01:11 – Josh watched The Offer. 00:08:44 – Conor is in the midst of the final seasons of Riverdale and The Flash. 00:12:14 – Ron watched They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead. Discussion: 00:15:12 – Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 00:30...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 874
A man, not a particularly special man, but a man nonetheless, stands (sits) alone. He faces the tribulation, the adversity, the challenge of carrying on, as he will, without the support of others. Will there be tragedy? Will he overcome? With all that hangs in the balance, can he rise? Can he meet the requirements or find himself wanting? -OR- Josh talks by and to himself for an hour. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:02...
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 874
The Pick of the Week causes an 80s Marvel nostalgia spiral and the Patron Pick causes a deep dive into ape-based fandom! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 00:57:08 Pick of the Week: 00:02:10 – Joe Fixit #4 Comics: 00:13:28 – Second Coming: Trinity #1 00:16:58 – Hey Kids! Comics! Vol. 3 #1 00:24:10 – Love Everlasting #6 00:28:05 – Stillwater #18 00:32:11 – Batman #134 00:34:22 – I Hate This Place #6 Patron Pick: 00:36:20 – P...
Apr 09, 2023•59 min•Ep. 873
The iFanboy Animation Brain Trust — Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Ryan Haupt — discuss the latest release from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line… Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham! Plus, they fret over the future of the line and discuss a wish list of films they’d like to see. Running Time: 00:40:34 Music: “Kingdom of Doom” The Good, The Bad & The Queen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 06, 2023•42 min•Ep. 872
Despite their fondness for one another, the Two Jamokes waste no time in undercutting the third chair's Pick, but can the body horror of the Patron Pick be overcome? Tune in to find out! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:15:07 Pick of the Week: 00:01:49 - The Ambassadors #1 Comics: 00:14:46 - Dark Knights of Steel #10 00:20:49 - Action Comics #1053 00:30:03 - Unstoppable Doom Patrol #1 00:38:54 - Dungeons and Dragons: Sa...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 872
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode! This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick take a look at… Kingdom Come by Mark Waid, Alex Ross, & Todd Klein! What’s a Booksplode? It’s a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don’t have time to do on the regular show. Running Time: 00:55:15 Music: “My Generation” The Who Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Mar 30, 2023•57 min•Ep. 871
Josh Flanagan and Ryan Haupt, missing an itinerant Conor Kilpatrick, sort through some damn fine comic books, many from the Gotham family. There's a shark diversion, a vicious maligning of Gangs of New York, even more education on Betty and Barney, and spoilers for The Core, from 2003. But we promise, it's mostly comics. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:12:19 Pick of the Week: 00:01:45 - Batman: One Bad Day - Ra's al Gh...
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 781
It’s the sequel four years in the making! Join Conor Kilpatrick and Paul Montgomery as they take a look at Shazam! Fury of the Gods and ponder what’s ahead for DC on the silver screen! Running Time: 00:44:18 Music: “Say My Name” Destiny’s Child Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2023•46 min•Ep. 870
In which the state of comics publishing is grappled with and updates on snacks are given. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:04:02 Pick of the Week: 00:02:27 - The Avengers: War Across Time #3 Comics: 00:11:48 - Superman: Lost #1 00:14:58 - Hellcat #1 00:19:32 - Black Cloak #3 00:25:28 - No/One #1 00:28:21 - Secret Invasion #5 00:31:37 - Wildcats #5 00:32:59 - The Last Barbarians #2 Patron Pick: 00:36:19 - The Forged #1 P...
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 870
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 00:56:10 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We’ve Been Enjoying: 00:04:00 – Josh is listening to The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, is watching Clarkson’s Farm, and saw Hamilton. 00:11:41 – Ron went and saw Creed III, is watching Party Down, and finished Gaslit and The Boys. 00:19:20 – Conor wat...
Mar 16, 2023•58 min•Ep. 869
Josh tries to get out of his long held duties, but the format will not allow it, so off we went. It's a guessing game for the runner up, and even more deep Damian discussion. Then there's the Hostess discussion. That's new. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:13:10 Pick of the Week: 00:02:29 - Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #1 Comics: 00:12:12 - The Amazing Spider-Man #915 00:17:06 - Mary Jane and Black Cat #4 00:23:21 -...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 869
Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. Ryan North made a career with Dinosaur Comics, a comic strips of fixed art, wit, and an incredible tenacity. He became better known to comics readers with fifty issues of The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, along with artist Erica Henderson, as well as several other diverse comics projects. Because he never stops, now you can find him handling writing chores on Marvel's first family, Fantastic Four, along with a revamp of Secret Invasion. So yeah, Ryan ...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 17 min
It is important to remember that, while Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick have a lot of expertise when it comes to the world of comic books, they are definitely not lawyers. Will that stop them from speculating about complex legal matters this week? I think you know that answer. Also, this week: Twinkies. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:04:14 Pick of the Week: 00:03:11 – The Human Target, Book Twelve Comics: 00:15:34 ...
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 868
The iFanboy Animation Brain Trust — Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Ryan Haupt — discuss the latest release from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line... Legion of Super-Heroes! Running Time: 00:32:43 Music: "Futures" Jimmy Eat World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 02, 2023•34 min•Ep. 867
This week's episode is full of secret unannounced corners. Can Conor and Ryan exit the metaphorical escape room of their own making or will they be stuck discussing comics forever? Tune in and find out! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:27:44 Pick of the Week: 00:02:34 - Punisher Ware Journal: Base #1 Comics: 00:11:13 - Superman: Space Age, Book 3 00:17:08 - Superman #1 00:24:03 - Batman / Superman: World's Finest #12 00...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 867
Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe kicks off with Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and the newest Marvel Big Bad: Kang the Conqueror! Conor Kilpatrick and Paul Montgomery are here to break it all down! Running Time: 00:44:09 Music: "Welcome Back (Theme from Welcome Back, Kotter)" John Sebastian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2023•46 min•Ep. 866
Josh got loaded and took over. Conor contributes and judges as necessary. Like watching a toddler try to cook. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:14:32 Pick of the Week: 00:03:10 - Fantastic Four #697 Comics: 00:15:12 - Torrent #1 00:20:52 - The Last Barbarians #1 00:25:37 - Danger Street, Book Three 00:33:26 - WildC.A.T.S. #4 00:36:04 - What's the Furthest Place from Here? #11 00:37:57 - Batman: Beyond the White Knight, ...
Feb 19, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 866
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 01:02:38 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss... What We've Been Enjoying: 00:03:02 - Ron finished Reboot and is watching Poker Face. 00:06:28 - Conor watched Narcos, Narcos: Mexico, rewatched the first two seasons of Justified, and is watching the Night Court reboot. 00:14:58 - Josh finished Fleishman Is in Tr...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 865
Step aside, Clint Barton, Josh has a new favorite comic book character! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:01:12 Pick of the Week: 00:02:12 - Namor, The Sub-Mariner: Conquered Shores #5 Comics: 00:08:59 - Joe Fixit #2 00:14:45 - Gotham City: Year One, Book Five 00:20:21 - Secret Invasion #4 00:25:58 - Batman & The Joker: The Deadly Duo, Book Four 00:28:58 - The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #5 00:31:03 - The Amazing...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 865
Light content warning: A short stack of comics leads to chaotic content on this week's show. Listener discretion is advised, especially if you're Bruce Willis. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:22:21 Pick of the Week: 00:02:12 - Moon Knight #20 Comics: 00:12:18 - The Avengers #765 00:17:18 - Blood Tree #1 00:22:30 - Scarlet Witch #2 00:28:00 - DC's Harley Quinn Romances #1 00:30:54 - Young Hellboy: Assault on Castle Deat...
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 864
We learn the difference between canny and uncanny. We celebrate an actor who can write a hell of a comic book script, and most of the time, we're thinking about tacos, even if we're not saying it. This week's book reviews are sandwiched by "Vs." books. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:11:50 Pick of the Week: 00:02:20 - DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of Death #5 Comics: 00:11:49 - The Amazing Spider-Man #912 ...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 863
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 01:03:41 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss... Television: 00:02:09 - Andor 00:09:49 - Cobra Kai 00:16:04 - Slow Horses 00:20:21 - The White Lotus 00:22:20 - Kaleidoscope 00:25:12 - Mythic Quest 00:29:45 - Fleishman is in Trouble Movies: 00:32:11 - Babylon 00:38:27 - The Fabelmans 00:50:02 - Avatar: The Way o...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 862
One host is tired and a little hungover and the other is raring to go! Which one will survive the upcoming human-robot war? Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 00:57:55 Pick of the Week: 00:02:03 – Nightwing #100 Comics: 00:13:12 – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #11 00:15:59 – Strange #10 00:19:57 – Namor, The Sub-Mariner: Conquered Shores #4 00:24:17 – Batgirls #14 00:25:02 – Hulk #778 00:28:12 – The New Champion of Shazam!...
Jan 22, 2023•59 min•Ep. 862
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another Booksplode! This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick take a look at... Blacksad: They All Fall Down, Part One by Juan Díaz Canales, Juanjo Guarnido, Diana Schutz, Brandon Kander, Tom Orzechowski, & Lois Athena Buhalis! What's a Booksplode? It's a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don't have time to do on the regular show. Running Time:...
Jan 19, 2023•27 min•Ep. 861
Captain Voodoo or Dean Voodoo? Vintage comic boots! Photon or Spectrum? Burchielli or Federico? There are so many questions! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:15:46 Pick of the Week: 00:01:44 - The Avengers: War Across Time #1 Comics: 00:17:19 - Danger Street, Book Two 00:22:48 - Monica Rambeau: Photon #2 00:28:22 - Daredevil #656 00:36:21 - The Ones #3 00:39:24 - X-Men #18 00:42:05 - Predator #6 00:44:19 - Lazarus Plane...
Jan 15, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 861
Two Jamokes and a doctor walk into a podcast, will all three walk out? Don't touch that dial to find out the stunning conclusion of the first Pick of the Week show of 2023! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:08:18 Pick of the Week: 00:02:49 - Fantastic Four #696 Comics: 00:13:18 - Gotham City: Year One #4 00:18:54 - Dark Knights of Steel #9 00:23:03 - Batman #131 00:27:08 - Joe Fixit #1 00:32:12 - Shang-Chi: Master of the...
Jan 08, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 860
It’s the seventeenth annual iFanboy All Media Year End Roundup! Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and special guest Ron Richards (who was battling a cold) discuss some of what they enjoyed in media in this, the weird year that was 2022. Movies, television, music, books, games, and comics -- it's all here! (Disclaimer: Ron Richard's opinions are his own and do not represent Marvel Entertainment or the Walt Disney Corporation.) Note: Timecodes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion...
Dec 18, 2022•3 hr 43 min•Ep. 859
In the final regular show of the year, the show runs longer than usual as things go off the rails almost immediately. Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan try to keep things on track while also forgetting how to pronounce Thanos. Plus the iFanboy Book of the Year is revealed and Josh celebrates a major milestone! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:14:34 Pick of the Week: 00:03:26 - Batman #130 Comics: 00:09:29 - Do A Powerb...
Dec 11, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 859
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another Booksplode! This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick take a look at... Namor Visionaries by John Byrne, Vol. 1, by John Byrne, Bob Wiacek, Glynis Oliver, and Ken Lopez! What's a Booksplode? It's a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don't have time to do on the regular show. Running Time: 00:43:31 Music: "Atlantis" Donovan Learn more abo...
Dec 08, 2022•45 min•Ep. 858