The crew tackles the biggest news of the week, and possibly the year as we talk about Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, LTD! But before we get to that, there is other business and other news to discuss. We give more hype about the upcoming 200th episode of Zone 4, including the recording date and a game! Plus, we announce a new listener drive (details below) leading up to the 200th episode. We also talk about Monkeybrain's generous offer for The Hero Initiative, Bryan Singer's X-Men plans, the ...
Nov 02, 2012•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 221
The crew is down a man, but Brant, Gordon and Ron dare the dank cold airwaves anyway talking various television and film related headlines from the new JJ Abrams show, to S.H.I.E.L.D., to Wreck it Ralph and much, much more. Plus, there's some hype about the upcoming 200th episode of Zone 4! And of course, more screaming shout-outs, painful plugs and more in this pre-Halloween episode of Zone 4! (Original Numbering: Episode #189) Sponsoring This Episode: Champion City Comic Con 2012 - OCTOBER 27,...
Oct 26, 2012•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 220
This week, the crew sort of has dual topics as they first discuss the television premiere of ARROW on the CW based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow. Then, the four have read it and now talk about it: UNCANNY AVENGERS #1, the kick-off to Marvel NOW!. What did they think about it? Are they intrigued by Marvel NOW! enough to keep reading, or is it one and done? Listen to find out! Plus, more Facebook Shout-Outs, plugs and teases for the upcoming 200th episode! (Original Numbering: Episode #18...
Oct 19, 2012•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 219
Brant is joined by Don "The Mayor" Johnston and Brandon "Brando" Barrows as the three talk about the Season 3 Premiere of THE WALKING DEAD television series based on the hit comic by Robert Kirkman. There are SPOILERS for both the TV show and the comic, but we try to be very respectful and keep them light, and we do indicate spoiler alerts. In true Zone 4 fashion, the discussion does veer off a couple of times, but it's all related in the end, and much fun is had. (Original Numbering: Zone 4 - E...
Oct 17, 2012•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 218
This week, the crew takes on the topic of marketing and driving word of mouth for your comics. But before we can get into that in depth topic, the show breaks out into some crazy conversation and some crazy fun! Plus, more Facebook Shout-Outs, plugs and so forth. (Original Numbering: Episode #187) Champion City Comic Con 2012 Zone 4 - Word of Mouth Marketing Resources Audio Bones Excelsior Comics Wonder Man Earthbound Dossier Midnight Detectives Star-Cast #0 CR Podcasting Network www.comicrelate...
Oct 13, 2012•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 217
This week, the crew is down a man, but the three remaining soldier on without a fourth as they talk about various Marvel Comics related news (mostly film stuff). Then they discuss the progression of the Marvel Universe over the past decade or so leading up to this month's launching Marvel NOW! Plus, more Facebook Shout-Outs, plugs and so forth. (Original Numbering: Episode #186) Excelsior Comics Wonder Man Doctor Who Meetup Top Cow Talent Hunt Knightly Nightly Assailant Comics (Binary Gray &...
Oct 05, 2012•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 216
This week, the crew presents two, count 'em, two groups of Facebook Shout-Outs! Plus they play a trivia game called This Week in Comics that ties into a Headline heavy segment of Topic Time. As you might guess, all the game trivia ties into comic news released in the past week. And you'll never believe who wins! (Original Numbering: Episode #185) Cincinnati Comic Expo Top Cow Talent Hunt Ringtail Cafe Excelsior Comics Wonder Man Doctor Who Meetup Sinbad: The New Voyages New Brother Bones Tale Ro...
Sep 29, 2012•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Due to audio issues prohibiting the cast with Don and Brandon, the four co-hosts are back as they catch up, discuss some headlines, and talk about some successful and not so successful soft and hard reboots in comics. They also compare those with the current reboots and talk about some positive stuff coming out of both the DC New 52 and Marvel Now. Plus, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs and so forth. (Original Numbering: Episode #184) Sponsoring This Episode of Zone 4... September 28-30, 2012 in ...
Sep 21, 2012•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 214
The crew returns as they discuss several headlines from a new Wonder Woman TV series, to news out of Baltimore Comic-Con and more. Then they discuss which version of Batman is their favorite in both print and other media! Also, Facebook shout-outs, plugs, and don't forget the Zone 4 Contest to create our game - only ONE DAY until the deadline, so get to creating! (Original Numbering: Episode #183) Sponsoring This Episode of Zone 4... September 28-30, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH www.pandoracon.com Cin...
Sep 14, 2012•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 213
The crew returns as they are joined by Eric Ratcliffe as the four spend a little time talking television. They talk about the Summer Season, last season, this current Fall season and what's yet to come! Also, Facebook shout-outs, plugs, and don't forget the Zone 4 Contest to create our game - only two weeks until the deadline, so get to creating! (Original Numbering: Episode #182) Sponsoring This Episode of Zone 4... September 22-23, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH www.cincinnaticomicexpo.com Why I Love ...
Sep 07, 2012•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 212
The crew is back with a special Headlines Edition talking about several recent headlines in the world of comics and related media. But first, Ron starts off an account of the life and celebrity of recently deceased astronaut Neil Armstrong From there, we dive into headlines, including Rob Liefeld quitting DC and his Twitter war with Scott Snyder, Bluewater leaving Diamond, Arrow news and much more! Also, Facebook shout-outs, plugs, and don't forget the Zone 4 Contest to create our game - only tw...
Aug 31, 2012•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 211
With Brant nowhere to be found, Gordon, Captain Ron and John carry on and talk about, respectively, Chicago Geek Breakfast, PulpFest 2012, and IndyFurCon 2012 among other things. Plus, several headlines are discussed. And of course, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs and all the usual stuff. (Original Numbering: Episode #180) Also, don't forget the Zone 4 Contest to create our game! Sponsoring This Episode of Zone 4... September 28-30, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH www.pandoracon.com PulpFest 2012 www.pul...
Aug 24, 2012•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 210
It's a CR Podcast crossover as Spaced from Nerd Girls Eye View enters the Zone! Also in the zone joining Brant and Gordon is Mike Luoma, and the four discuss the ins and outs of podcasting and more. Plus, talk about comics, television and various other topics before the main topic! And of course, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs and all the usual stuff. (Original Numbering: Episode #179) Also, don't forget the Zone 4 Contest to create our game! Sponsoring This Episode of Zone 4... September 22-23...
Aug 17, 2012•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 209
The crew returns to discuss the pros and cons of solo titles vs. team books, and which type appeals to each of them and why. Plus, catching up with the guys and their week, talking headlines, movies, TV shows, events and much more. And of course, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs and all the usual stuff. (Original Numbering: Episode #178) Sponsoring This Episode of Zone 4... www.pandoracon.com h2>Chicago Geek Breakfast chicagogeekbreakfast.eventbrite.com Indy FurCon www.indyfurcon.com Cincinatt...
Aug 10, 2012•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 208
The crew returns with a different kind of Zone 4 episode. First they chit-chat in usual fashion about their weeks, comic news and do Facebook Shout-Outs. Then, they present the unaired 8th episode of spinoff show, Transmissions from Zone 4 for the first time ever! After that, they come back together to do their usual plugs and wrapping up things to bring the show to a close. (Original Numbering: Episode #177)
Aug 03, 2012•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 207
The crew returns as they welcome writer Chris Roberson to the show to talk about his various past, current and upcoming projects, from Memorial, to Masks, to Reign, to Star Trek/Legion of Super-Heroes, to Superman and more! Plus, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs, and good fun all around! (Original Numbering: Episode #176) www.ChrisRoberson.net @Chris_Roberson on Twitter MonkeyBrainComics.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us . Stuff We Talked About on...
Jul 27, 2012•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 206
The crew returns joined by reservist Mike Luoma to talk about all the news that caught their attention from the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con last week. Listen to them reveal what their favorite news out of the show was, and maybe catch some stuff you missed in the whirlwind of news spilling out over the past several days. Plus, Mike talks about his new column at Comic Related, Cosmic Crackle. Also, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs, and good fun all around! (Original Numbering: Episode #175) www.ZONE4...
Jul 20, 2012•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 205
The crew returns joined by Eric Ratcliffe as they discuss Marvel's newly announced initiative beginning in October, Marvel NOW! It's not a reboot! They say. Hear what WE have to say about it! PLUS, Ron gives the details and story behind the recent huge announcement from Airship 27 Productions about their first licensed property, Captain Action and the upcoming, first ever Captain Action pulp novel! Also, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs, and good fun all around! (Original Numbering: Episode #174)...
Jul 13, 2012•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Brant and Ron return for a special Movie Review extra episode talking about the recently released film The Amazing Spider-Man! SPOILER ALERT! Major story points will be discussed, but we don't spoil everything... but a lot! Listen at your own risk! (Original Numbering: Zone 4 - Extra: The Amazing Spider-Man Film Review) www.ZONE4PODCAST.com
Jul 12, 2012•57 min•Season 1Ep. 203
The crew returns with an "Independents" Day special, talking about some of our favorite independent titles. John also gives us a brief report on this past weekend's Derby City Comic Con. Speaking of Derby City, in our headlines we discuss the acquisition of the con by CR's own Chuck Moore and Pandora Promotions. Plus DC in over their head with the relaunch, and Ryan Reynolds as Highlander? Also, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs, and good fun all around! (Original Numbering: Episode #173) www.ZONE...
Jul 06, 2012•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 202
The crew returns joined by reservist Mike Luoma as they discuss the possibilities of B-Level characters from Marvel and DC as films and whether it's a good or bad thing. And they talk about which TV shows from the past would make great comics. Plus, Ron gives a report from the first ever Denver Comic Con, and the guys cover several comic film and television related headlines. Also, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs, and good fun all around! (Original Numbering: Episode #172) www.ZONE4PODCAST.com S...
Jun 29, 2012•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 201
The crew returns joined by Eric Ratcliffe in Ron's absence as they discuss current and upcoming comics. From Avengers Vs. X-Men, to Before Watchmen, to Daredevil, the Court of Owls, Aquaman, Morning Glories and much more. Plus, film and event talk, upcoming appearances, and a contest reminder. Also, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs, and good fun all around! (Original Numbering: Episode #171) www.ZONE4PODCAST.com SPONSOR: PEDRO CRUZ www.pedro-cruz.blogspot.com http://pedrocruzonline.blogspot.pt ht...
Jun 22, 2012•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 200
The crew returns with headlines edition, covering everything from the New 52 #0 month, to Ray Bradbury's passing, to movie news and much more. Plus, we launch a brand new contest! Also, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs, and good fun all around! (Original Numbering: Episode #170) www.ZONE4PODCAST.com SPONSOR: PEDRO CRUZ www.pedro-cruz.blogspot.com http://pedrocruzonline.blogspot.pt http://metanoiacomic.blogspot.pt/ http://pedrocruz.deviantart.com/ www.airship27.com Chicago Geek Breakfast http://ch...
Jun 16, 2012•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 199
The crew returns to discuss some recent headlines, property crossovers, and they play a game of Switcheroo. They take characters from Marvel and DC and switch them over to the competing universe and explain their choices for some good old fashioned What If? style fun! Also, Ron fills us in on his latest monthly Coffee Clutch as the group discussed The Avengers and more. Plus, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs, and good fun all around! (Original Numbering: Episode #169) www.ZONE4PODCAST.com SPONSOR...
Jun 09, 2012•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 198
The crew returns to discuss the latest movie news on all comic related films from Avengers, to G.I. Joe Retaliation, to Iron Man 3, to Prometheus and much more! Also, find out about the guys' week, including Brant leaving the house and going to Forge Con with John and the Ringtail Cafe crew. Plus, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs, and the Captain nearly causes us to miss our flight! All this and more in this week's episode of Zone 4! (Original Numbering: Episode #168) www.ZONE4PODCAST.com Tales o...
Jun 02, 2012•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 197
The crew returns to discuss the pros, cons, ups, downs and everything else about Kickstarter and programs like it. Opinions from all sides are expressed. And the conversation flows into other options like print on demand, etc. Plus, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs, and an extended outtake on... baseball? (Original Numbering: Episode #167) www.ZONE4PODCAST.com The Unofficial Sponsor of This Episode: forgecon.ning.com Mike Luoma's Souverain the Kid from Earthbound Comics Learnapalooza Green Hornet...
May 25, 2012•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 196
The crew returns to discuss the hit comic book movie of the hour, THE AVENGERS! It's a SPOILER-RIFIC episode as the guys discuss everything they can think of from the film, and play studio heads talking about what they'd like to see next. Plus, more Facebook shout-outs, find out what the guys have been writing, and more! (Original Numbering: Episode #166) And be sure to listen to the end for a special cut scene during the "credits"! www.ZONE4PODCAST.com The Unofficial Sponsor of This Episode: fo...
May 18, 2012•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 195
The crew returns as Ron and Gordon talk about the recent Windy City Pulp and Paper Show, Ron shares his Free Comic Book Day experience, and Ron, Gordon and John give non-spoiler thoughts on The Avengers while Brant (who hadn't seen it by recording day) hides in the background. Plus more shout-outs, plugs and more! (Original Numbering: Episode #165) www.ZONE4PODCAST.com The Unofficial Sponsor of This Episode: forgecon.ning.com...
May 11, 2012•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 194
The crew returns joined by Eric Ratcliffe to talk about his experience at the 2012 Boston Comic Con and other stuff he has in the works. Of course, the guys all give info on their recent happenings as well. Plus, more Facebook shout-outs and Boston comic trivia! (Original Numbering: Episode #164) www.ZONE4PODCAST.com This Episode is Sponsored by: www.GordonDymowski.com Eric Ratcliffe New Comic Day Facebook Twitter Why I Love Comics Podcast Boston Comic Con www.bostoncomiccon.com Tom and Walter B...
May 04, 2012•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 193
The crew returns joined by reservist John Wilson as he and Gordon fill us in on their experiences at C2E2 and much more. Plus, more Facebook shout-outs and news coming out of C2E2 perhaps? Listen to find out. (Original Numbering: Episode #163) Spaced (Nerd Girls) and Amy with Shia LaBeouf at C2E2 www.ZONE4PODCAST.com This Episode is Sponsored by: www.GordonDymowski.com NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION If you'd like to donate to the cause, you can do so here: http://suicidepreventionlifeline.com/GetIn...
Apr 27, 2012•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 192
