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Zone 4

Brant Fowlerwww.comicrelated.com
Zone 4 is a weekly show brought to you by Brant Fowler, Cary Kelly, Chuck Kennedy and Jason Berek-Lewis. Friends for years, they share comic reviews, in depth discussion and all around good, fun conversation focused on the world of comics. Enter the Zone!
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Zone 4 #296: Real World Events in Comics

The crew is back with some general talk and headlines, including Quicksilver's costume in X-Men: Days of Future Past, the new Fantastic Four costumes, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and more. Then it's on to the main topic, discussing the use of real world events in comics. The guys each give an example of such an occurrence, and then create their own! Finally, the guys wrap things up with some announcements. (Original Numbering: Episode #254) Sponsor of the Week AudibleTrial.com/Zone4Podcast If you'd ...

Jan 31, 20141 hr 47 minSeason 1Ep. 296

Zone 4 #295: Top 5 #3: Week of Jan. 22, 2014

The first episode of Zone 4's weekly Top 5. This week, I rank my Top 5 from books released on January 22, 2014. What made the cut? www.zone4podcast.com (Original Numbering: Zone 4's Top 5 #3: Week of Jan. 22, 2014)

Jan 27, 201410 minSeason 1Ep. 295

Zone 4 #294: Arrow and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

The crew is back to discuss the return of two favorite shows of theirs, Arrow and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ! Before that, we chat about various things from TV, to film, to comics, and Ron addresses the digs at his expense from last week. Plus a great pseudo-Facebook Shout-out! Finally, the guys wrap things up with some announcements. So slap some bacon on that sandwich and get ready to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #294) Sponsors of the Week AudibleTrial.com/Zone4Podcast www.glowint...

Jan 25, 20141 hr 48 minSeason 1Ep. 294

Zone 4 #293: Top 5 #2: Week of Jan. 15, 2014

The first episode of Zone 4's weekly Top 5. This week, I rank my Top 5 from books released on January 15, 2014. What made the cut? www.zone4podcast.com (Original Numbering: Zone 4's Top 5 #2: Week of Jan. 15, 2014)

Jan 21, 20149 minSeason 1Ep. 293

Zone 4 #292: Deconstructing the New 52

The crew this time discusses the possible deconstruction of DC Comics' New 52, which leads into an interesting discussion on independent comics, digital comics and more! Before that, we follow up on last week's topic of Amazing Spider-Man, and some updates for next week's shows. Then there are some headlines from comics, film and television. Finally, the guys wrap things up with some announcements. So slap some bacon on that sandwich and get ready to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode ...

Jan 18, 20142 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 292

Zone 4 #291: Top 5 #1: Week of Jan. 8, 2014

The first episode of Zone 4's weekly Top 5. This week, I rank my Top 5 from books released on January 8, 2014. What made the cut? www.zone4podcast.com (Original Numbering: Zone 4's Top 5 #1: Week of Jan. 8, 2014)

Jan 13, 201415 minSeason 1Ep. 291

Zone 4 #290: The Amazing Spider-Man

The crew kicks off the new era of the show with Chris Ventura joining Brant, John and Ron (halfway through the show). The new father and the crew relive the 250th mega episode and have some fun up front. Then it's on to some Comic Book Headlines with talk of the Image Expo that took place January 9th, the Wonder Woman rumors, Marvel's Original Sin event, Detective Comics #27, and more! And then it's on to Topic Time as the leaked Amazing Spider-Man news sparks a conversation covering Spidey thro...

Jan 11, 20142 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 290

Zone 4 #289: Major Announcements!

This is it! The 250th episode of Zone 4! We've promised huge announcements about the future of the show, and boy do we deliver! The crew opens up with one of their famous radio drama skits to kick things off with a bang. And then it's into a very loose-format show this time around. No headlines, no Topic Time, just general conversation about comics, TV, film and much more! We do have Facecbook Shout-Outs this week, four of them! And we do have plugs. And then, of course, there are the announceme...

Jan 04, 20141 hr 56 minSeason 1Ep. 289

Hall of Toys #14: New Year's Eve Edition!

Welcome back to the Hall of Toys! Brant and Chris are back with tons of discussion on toys, video games, card games and board games. But this time they have a special guest, as Lisa Moore joins them for the whole show! First up, it's Toy Talk, with possibly our longest list of toys yet! From Power Rangers, to Power Batteries, from Tribbles to Transformers, we cover it all! Then it's Game Gab, as Lisa kicks things off with a discussion of Hearthstone. From there, it's Nintendo's Network being dow...

Jan 01, 20141 hr 56 min

Zone 4 #288: Best of 2013 & Green Hornet

The crew returns - minus John, who was MIA* - for the last episode of 2013 as they each highlight the best comics, TV shows, movies and more for the year in their opinion. Then it's on to a single Facebook Shout-Out, followed by some headlines "from the cutting room floor" as they are all film related. After that, it's Topic Time with Mark Waid's Green Hornet #8. And then to wrap it all up, some plugs and one final tease for the 250th! *John, we learned later, was very, very sick. He's better no...

Dec 27, 20131 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 288

Zone 4 #287: Comics in Multimedia

The crew returns joined by Bill Gladman and Mike Luoma for a special episode looking at the past, present and future of comics in radio, television, animation and film! What began as a simple Facebook post transformed into a long debate and discussion, which led to this very episode of the podcast! And then to wrap it all up, some plugs and one more tease for the 250th! (Original Numbering: Episode #248) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial a...

Dec 20, 20132 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 287

Zone 4 #286: The More You Know

The crew returns kickng things off with some zany discussion followed by the first of two teases for our 250th episode! Then, it's some headlines, and discussion on the latest episodes of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Arrow, followed by yet another single, solitary Facebook Shout-Out. After that, for Topic Time, the guys discuss two brand new number one issues from Dynamite Entertainment, Doc Savage #1, and Sherlock Holmes: Moriarty Lives #1. Finally, some plugs and one more tease for the 250th! (O...

Dec 13, 20131 hr 45 minSeason 1Ep. 286

Zone 4 #285: The Walking Dead Season 4 Mid-Season Finale

Brant is once again joined by "The Mayor" Don Johnston, and Brandon "Brando" Barrows to talk The Walking Dead! Season 4 has just ended for the mid-season break with the prison finale and the return of the Governor. The guys discuss the season so far, what they liked and didn't like, and speculation for the second half and going forward into season 5. So pull up a chair, get in the spirit of the season, and have some zombie fun with Zone 4! (Original Numbering: Zone 4 - Extra: The Walking Dead Se...

Dec 08, 20131 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 285

Zone 4 #284: I.M.A.G.I.N.E. Agents

The crew returns minus Gordon, who had some mishaps with a Doctor and some clothes... but the guys rally and almost have a fourth (before locking him in the closet...). So first up, they discuss some headlines and all that jazz. Then, a shout-out, followed by a discussion of the first two issues of I.M.A.G.I.N.E. Agents from BOOM! Studios. Yes, folks, Brant makes John read a book with a giant teddy bear, and he likes it! Finally, some plugs and teases for the 250th. (Original Numbering: Episode ...

Dec 06, 20131 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 284

Zone 4 #283: Day of the Doctor

The crew returns minus Brant, who had a run in with some fowl (no pun intended, gets together to discuss various headlines from comics to film. Then some... interesting shout-outs this week in lieu of missing Facebook likes. And finally, the guys discuss the 50th Anniversary Doctor Who special, DAY OF THE DOCTOR! (Original Numbering: Episode #245) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponso...

Nov 29, 20131 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 283

Hall of Toys #13: PS4/Xbox One Launch & Toys Cost Too Much!

Welcome back to the Hall of Toys! Brant and Chris are back with tons of discussion on toys, video games, card games and board games. First up, it's Toy Talk, after Chris rants about the costs of toys these days. Included are Pacific Rim, Sonic, Power Rangers, Big Lebowski, DC and much more! Then it's Game Gab, as the guys discuss the negatives and positives of the two new game console launches with the Playstation 4 and Xbox One After that, it's Table Top Talk, talking Heroquest's 25th Anniversa...

Nov 28, 20131 hr 41 min

Zone 4 #282: Thor: The Dark World

The crew returns joined by Frank Raynor as they discuss the latest Marvel film, THOR: THE DARK WORLD (SPOILER ALERT!!!). Before that, it's a bevy of comic TV and Film news and discussion. And after, it's a brief discussion of the latest episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Plus plugs, a shout-out and more! So grab Mjolnir and fly through a converging portal to... Zone 4! (Original Numbering: Episode #244) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and...

Nov 23, 20131 hr 44 minSeason 1Ep. 282

Zone 4 #281: Flying Men

The crew returns with a bunch of movie and TV related news. From the Man of Steel Blu-Ray release, to the Marvel/Netflix deal and movie plans for both companies, to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and much more. We have some shout-outs, but not from Facebook, Google+ or Twitter... And finally, for Topic Time we take a look at The Rocketeer/The Spirit: Pulp Friction #3 of 4. Not to mention plugs and outtakes! So jump right in, it's time to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #243) Sponsor of the ...

Nov 15, 20131 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 281

Zone 4 #280: Green Hornet, Batman & Terminator

The crew returns with another issue of Mark Waid's Green Hornet for Topic Time... and they like it! But before that, there is talk of Ron's birthday, headlines, some different kinds of shout-outs, sponsors and much more. And before we close out the show with our usual plugs, as a surprise for Ron, we discuss the upcoming re-release of Terminator: Burning Earth from Dark Horse! There are also outtakes! So what are you waiting for? Comic talk awaits! (Original Numbering: Episode #242) Sponsor of t...

Nov 08, 20131 hr 45 minSeason 1Ep. 280

Zone 4 #279: IDW, Trailers & More

The crew returns with another episode of comic goodness. Finally, The Rocketeer/The Spirit: Pulp Friction #2 is out, and the guys discuss the issue. And they take a look at the first issue of IDW's Samurai Jack. Before that, it's some headlines, including three new trailers, Walking Dead news, DC's West Coast move and more. No shout-outs this week, but there are plugs and other discussion. So kick off your November with Zone 4! (Original Numbering: Episode #241) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletr...

Nov 02, 20131 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 279

Hall of Toys #12: NYCC, Assassin's Creed IV & The Walking Dead

Welcome back to the Hall of Toys! Brant and Chris are back with tons of discussion on toys, video games, card games and board games. First up, it's Toy Talk, as the guys talk about some stuff Chris saw at New York Comic Con, including Power Rangers, The Walking Dead, Iron Man and much more! Then it's Game Gab, as they guys talk about Beyond Two Souls, Batman: Arkham Origins, Assassin's Creed IV, The Stanley Parable and more! After that, it's Table Top Talk, talking The Walking Dead contest and m...

Oct 30, 20131 hr 28 min

Zone 4 #278: Halloween!

It's that time once again... time for the Zone 4 players and their annual Halloween radio drama! That's right, folks, those crazy guys of Zone 4 put on another Halloween skit. Will they make it out of this one unscathed? Will they get bacon at the end? Will John Wilson do more than three parts?! Listen in to find out! After that fun, it's Halloween-ish topics for headlines, some very unique shout-outs, and some chit-chat before getting into the topic of the evening. And that topic? Let's just sa...

Oct 26, 20131 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 278

Zone 4 #277: Too Much Superhero TV?

The crew returns to talk some news from Comic Related and beyond, chit-chat about Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Arrow, and do some Facebook Shout-Outs. For Topic Time, the guys discuss whether there are too many superhero and genre TV shows out these days or not, and if we're headed for over saturation or not. So strap on your cape, grab your remote control and plate of bacon, and get ready for some good, fun discussion in the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #239) Sponsor of the Week www.audible...

Oct 18, 20131 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 277

Zone 4 #276: Zone 4 Reviews #5: TV Reviews

Zone 4 Reviews covering Fall TV 2013! This episode I review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. S1E4: Eye Spy Walking Dead Season 4 Premiere Supernatural S9E2: Devil May Care www.zone4podcast.com (Original Numbering: Zone 4 Reviews #5: TV Reviews)

Oct 18, 201315 minSeason 1Ep. 276

Zone 4 #275: Shadow Legion: New Roads to Hell

The crew returns to talk some news from Comic Related and beyond, chit-chat a bit, and then speak with a very special guest. Thomas Deja, author of SHADOW LEGION: NEW ROADS TO HELL Vol. 1 joins John, Ron and Gordon (in Brant's absence) to talk about the book and more! (Original Numbering: Episode #238) Sponsors of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) www.newyorkcomiccon.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone ...

Oct 11, 20131 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 275

Zone 4 #274: The Walking Dead Season 4 Preview

Brant is once again joined by "The Mayor" Don Johnston, and Brandon "Brando" Barrows to talk The Walking Dead! With Season 4 about to begin, the guys talk a little about how Season 3 ended, speculate on what's to come in Season 4 and beyond, and debate who won't make it past the season. They also chat about the comic that started it all and its 10-year anniversary! So pull up a chair, get in the spirit of the season, and have some zombie fun with Zone 4! (Original Numbering: Zone 4 - Extra: The ...

Oct 10, 201348 minSeason 1Ep. 274

Hall of Toys #11: NYCC Exclusives & GTA 5

Welcome back to the Hall of Toys! Brant and Chris are finally back with tons of discussion on toys, video games, card games and board games. First up, it's Toy Talk, with the New York Comic Con exclusives the guys found interesting, plus some other stuff from Autobot hardcovers, to wrestlers, to Mario, Stan Lee and more. Then it's Game Gab, which provides our topic of the episode: Grand Theft Auto 5 ! The guys talk about some of the features of the game and how cool it looks. Plus other gaming n...

Oct 08, 20131 hr 12 min

Zone 4 #273: Best Raft Ever!

The crew returns with many things to talk about this week. First up, it's a short discussion on the second episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., a little talk on Sleepy Hollow, and some other little tidbits. Then it's into headlines, with talk of Comic Related's anniversary, Fantastic Four rewrites, BOOM! Studios and 20th Century Fox, castings, Samuel L. Jackson being a blabbermouth, Aquaman and Wonder Woman fan-made videos, and much more. And finally, it's time for another issue of Mark Waid's Gre...

Oct 04, 20131 hr 52 minSeason 1Ep. 273

Zone 4 #272: Welcome to Level 7!

The crew returns to discuss the premiere episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in depth (SPOILERS). They also discuss several movie and TV headlines involving Marvel and DC properties, have new Facebook Shout-Outs, and more! (Original Numbering: Episode #236) Sponsors of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) www.newyorkcomiccon.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us . I...

Sep 27, 20131 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 272

Zone 4 #271: Creating Villain Teams

The crew returns to create their own teams of villains in honor of Villains Month. In fact, the entire show is villain themed! From evil headlines, to nefarious shout-outs, to despicable recommendations, it's all villainous and full of villainy! (Original Numbering: Episode #235) Sponsors of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) www.danconcomiccon.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, ...

Sep 21, 20131 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 271
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