The first season of Watchmen might be over, but we’re cracking open an egg full of speculation about Season 2. On the final bonus episode for Season 1 — and the Season 1 finale, “See How They Fly” — we discuss Damon Lindelof’s insistence that he’s not sure if he would come back for more Watchmen, a big revelation about Lube Man from Peteypedia, some interesting confirmations and surprises from the official Watchmen podcast, and read some of your questions, comments and theories. Nothing ever end...
Dec 19, 2019•55 min
The Watchmen season finale, “See How They Fly,” is here as everyone converges on Tulsa for an apocalyptic ending. The 7th Cavalry’s plans are revealed, as are Lady Trieu’s, and they all revolve around Doctor Manhattan. Can Angela Abar save the love of her life? Will Adrian Veidt “save the day” one more time? And will Laurie Blake ever get out of that chair? Those questions and many more are answered, so strap in and grab your wrench as we leave all of this entirely in your hands. SUBSCRIBE TO WA...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 28 min
Cher Martinetti, Founding Editor of SYFY WIRE Fangrrls, joins our bonus podcast to discuss the fallout from Watchmen’s “A God Walks Into Abar.” While Peteypedia delves further into “Fogdancing” and we maybe learn the identity of Lube Man, the promo for “See How They Fly” teases an apocalyptic finish to Season 1. Plus, Cher discusses what it’s like coming to Watchmen the TV series having never read Watchmen the comic book series, and we take some of your listeners questions and theories. You can ...
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 3 min
It’s flashback — or is it flash-forward? — time on HBO’s Watchmen as we find out how Doctor Manhattan met Angela Abar on “A God Walks Into Abar.” While Angela and the being formerly known as Jon Osterman chat in Vietnam for the first time, Doctor Manhattan is waking up in present day Tulsa, a new world is being created on Europa, and an important meeting is happening between Doctor Manhattan and Will Reeves, Angela’s grandfather. Oh, and if you’re wondering how Adrian Veidt ended up on one of Ju...
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 16 min
The Hollywood Reporter contributing writer Josh Wigler joins us for our bonus episode discussing the fallout from Watchmen’s “An Almost Religious Awe.” In it, we break down some interesting tidbits from Josh’s interview with Damon Lindelof about the episode, discuss the recently released ratings for Watchmen — and what they might mean for a Season 2 — as well as delving into the latest Peteypedia files, the promo for Episode 8, “A God Walks Into A Bar,” and read some of your tweets and questions...
Dec 05, 2019•58 min
Get ready for revelations a-plenty on this week’s episode of HBO’s Watchmen, “An Almost Religious Awe.” As Angela Abar continues to trip back through the past – this time, her own upbringing in Vietnam – Laurie Blake stumbles deeper into the Seventh Cavalry’s plans, Adrian Veidt is put on trial, and Lady Trieu reveals the scope of her master plan. Oh, and we learn some interesting information about one Cal Abar. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLL...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 20 min
On our bonus episode for Watchmen’s “This Extraordinary Being,” we talk some corrections from the previous episode, the latest Peteypedia files, and answer some of your questions and theories. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON . The theme music for Watchmen Watch was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. The post Watchmen Watchmen: Episode 6.5 appeared first on Comic Book C...
Nov 28, 2019•38 min
Angela Abar takes a Nostalgia fueled trip through Will Reeves memories on a game-changing and illuminating episode of HBO’s Watchmen “This Extraordinary Being.” As we head back to the dawn of masked vigilantes in the Watchmen universe, threads tie together, a major piece of mythology from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ comic book series gets ret-conned, and the true enemy is revealed as we meet Cyclops. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TW...
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Marvel Comics Editor Jordan D. White joins the bonus podcast for “Little Fear of Lightning” to discuss his own fears about adapting Watchmen from a comic to a TV show, other spinoffs of the property, and more. We also apologize for misidentifying planets in the recap episode, break down Peteypedia’s latest files, the promo for “This Extraordinary Being,” and take some of your theories and comments. Also: is the show making fun of Zack Snyder… Or not? It’s not. But we discuss anyway. Check out Jo...
Nov 21, 2019•56 min
Watchmen’s mirror turns to focus on Looking Glass, as we zoom back in time to 11/2, the squid explosion, and Wade’s origin is revealed. Not only that, but we get some huge revelations about the 7th Cavalry, the state of what’s happening in Tulsa, and the overall dramatic plot of the show. Then there’s Adrian Veidt, of course, who is going all Black Freighter on some dead Phillips and Crookshanks. Let’s recap “Little Fear of Lightning.” SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , ...
Nov 18, 2019•55 min
io9 staff writer Charles-Pulliam Moore joins the bonus episode for Watchmen’s “If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own” to talk about the lasting ramifications of the season’s opening scene, Ances-trees, and why everyone needs to stop speculating so hard. Plus, we discuss the latest Peteypedia entry, which has some surprising info about Laurie Blake and Dan Dreiberg, the promo for Episode 5, “Little Fear of Lightning,” and take some listener questions. Check out Charles on Twitter and io9 . S...
Nov 14, 2019•47 min
Lady Trieu enters the stage in a big way with Watchmen’s fourth episode, “If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own.” Meanwhile, Laurie Blake and Angela Abar continue their game of cat and mouse, but it’s unclear which one is which. And somewhere else, Adrian Veidt reveals where Phillips and Crookshanks come from — and that he’s getting ready to escape. Oh, and also some dude lubes himself up and slides into the sewer. Get ready, time babies, because this is a weird one. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN W...
Nov 11, 2019•1 hr 2 min
New York Magazine and Vulture writer Abraham Riesman joins our bonus episode to discuss his experiences interviewing Watchmen showrunner Damon Lindelof, his take on artist rights issues surrounding the graphic novel, and much more. Plus, a big week in Watchmen as we discuss all the fall-out from dildo-gate after “She Was Killed By Space Junk,” the launch of the official HBO Watchmen podcast hosted by our mortal enemy Craig Mazin, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ first Watchmen soundtrack album, a ...
Nov 07, 2019•45 min
We finally (re)meet Laurie Blake, and she’s not the same as we remembered on the latest episode of HBO’s Watchmen, “She Was Killed By Space Junk.” Meanwhile, over on… Wherever Jeremy Irons is, his identity is finally revealed. And yeah, he’s exactly who you thought he was. Finally, Laurie tells a very funny joke to Doctor Manhattan, though he may get the last laugh. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUP...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 13 min
On this bonus episode we delve further into your theories around HBO’s Watchmen, Season 1, Episode 2, “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship.” Plus, we discuss the promo for the show’s third episode, and delve into some serious supplementary material juxtaposition, thanks to the second installment of the Petey Files. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON . The theme music for W...
Oct 31, 2019•34 min
In the second episode of HBO’s Watchmen, “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship,” Angela Abar delves further into the mystery surrounding Judd Crawford’s death, and discovers a few surprising facts about her own history. Meanwhile, a command performance of “The Watchmaker’s Son” has dire consequences… Sort of. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON . The theme music for Watchmen...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 5 min
In our bonus episode for Watchmen Season 1, Episode 1 “It’s Summer And We’re Running Out Of Ice,” we talk about HBO’s promo for what’s coming up on the season, the supplementary material released online, and answer some of your questions. Who is Laurie Blake? What’s up with Judd Crawford? And when will Dr. Manhattan finally show up? SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON . The th...
Oct 24, 2019•29 min
The first episode of HBO’s Watchmen is finally here. Head down to Tulsa to meet Sister Night, Red Scare, Looking Glass and many more new characters in this sequel to Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ classic comic book series. How does this connect to the comics? Are there easter eggs? And who the heck is Jeremy Irons playing? We tackle those questions and more, including how much coke is too much coke, and how many golfers we can name as our Watchmen podcast recaps “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Our walk through Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen ends with issue #12, “A Strong And Loving World.” Or does it? Because nothing ever ends? No, this ends, as Dr. Manhattan and Laurie Blake return to Earth to confront Adrian Veidt; and our assembled heroes are faced with an impossible decision. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON . The theme music for Watchmen Watch was wri...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 11 min
As Nite Owl and Rorschach approach Ozymandias’ fortress, Adrian Veidt takes a walk back through his history, and our Watchmen podcast breaks down Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons Watchmen #11, “Look On My Works, Ye Mighty…” Plus, one of our hosts has seen the first episode of HBO’s Watchmen series and gives their spoiler-free impressions. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON . The t...
Oct 14, 2019•54 min
Nite Owl and Rorschach strike up their old partnership to try to crack the case of the mask killer, and in the process discover a much more insidious plot. Meanwhile, Ozymandias moves to Antarctica, which is a super normal thing to do, and we discuss Watchmen #10, “Two Riders Were Approaching.” SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON . The theme music for Watchmen Watch was writte...
Oct 10, 2019•32 min
Remember this one? Laurie heads to Mars with Dr. Manhattan to debate the future of the human race, and in the process puts together some shocking truths about her past. We’re getting close to the end here as our Watchmen podcast breaks down Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ issue #9, “The Darkness of Mere Being.” SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON . The theme music for Watchmen Wa...
Oct 07, 2019•39 min
It’s time to get the band back together as Dan and Laurie enact their plan to break Rorschach out of prison. Meanwhile, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen #8, “Old Ghosts,” serves as an overture to the rest of the series, layering in bits of the mystery and taking one major character off the board, permanently. Plus, are superheroes full of piss? We discuss. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT ...
Oct 03, 2019•47 min
Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ owl eyes turn to look at Dan and Laurie’s developing relationship in an issue that at least one of our hosts thinks delves deep into superhero sexuality. But Watchmen #7, “A Brother to Dragons,” has a lot more on its mind than a superhero bone sesh, as elements of our mystery start to come together in the background. Hallelujah. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR ...
Sep 30, 2019•31 min
Rorschach is in prison, but he’s not trapped in here with us, etc., etc. We delve deep into the mind of Watchmen’s most divisive character as the podcast breaks down issue #6 of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ comic book series, “The Abyss Gazes Also.” Additionally, Justin gets scared of a bug. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON . The theme music for Watchmen Watch was written a...
Sep 26, 2019•32 min
What do you see in the fifth issue of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen, “Fearful Symmetry”? The focus turns to Rorschach, as he gets closer to discovering the truth about Eddie Blake’s murder — and the police get closer to him. Plus, we explore Alan Moore’s greatest Dad jokes. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON . The theme music for Watchmen Watch was written and perform...
Sep 23, 2019•48 min
In what could be Watchmen’s first standalone issue, “Watchmaker” jumps through time to show us the past, present, and potentially future of Dr. Manhattan. Does Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ most powerful character have emotions? Is he amoral, immoral, or neither? We explore that, and much more in this episode. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON . The theme music for Watchmen W...
Sep 19, 2019•35 min
Who likes pirates? Everybody, as issue #3 of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen, “The Judge of All the Earth,” introduces the incredible juxtaposition of “Tales of the Black Freighter.” Meanwhile, Dr. Manhattan deals with several surprising setbacks, Dan and Laurie draw closer, and the Doomsday Clock ticks ever closer to midnight. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON . The t...
Sep 16, 2019•37 min
It’s time for Eddie Blake’s funeral, and everyone is having fond memories about the departed Comedian. Just kidding, he was a monster, as we discover through flashbacks and stories. But how much does the extremely non-comedic Comedian represent America? And comic book characters of the time? Find out, as we break down Watchmen #2, “Absent Friends.” SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON ...
Sep 12, 2019•32 min
Our Watchmen podcast kicks off in earnest as we break down the first issue of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ seminal comic book series, “At Midnight, All the Agents…” Spoilers abound, but find out more about the structure behind the issue, Easter eggs, and how it all might tie into the upcoming HBO series of the same name. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCHMEN WATCH ON ITUNES , ANDROID , SPOTIFY , STITCHER , OR RSS . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER , INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK . SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON . The theme music fo...
Sep 09, 2019•25 min
