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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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Episodes

Zone 4 #413: Villainy and Symbiosis

The crew returns with an episode all about the villains! First, they take a look at the Venom trailer and the teaser image for Glass. Then, for Topic Time, it's a discussion all about Villains! What types there are, what makes a good villain, and what some of our favorites are. Check out Patreon.com/Zone4Podcast for the EXCLUSIVE pre-show for even more off-the-wall insanity for just a dollar!

May 11, 201857 minSeason 1Ep. 413

Zone 4 #412: Stay Awake, Wear Pants

The crew returns for a special May the 4th Be With You episode! First, we have some residual fun from the Patreon exclusive pre-show before diving into some discussion on Free Comic Book Day this weekend! Then we talk about Star Wars and when too much is too much. Patreon.com/Zone4Podcast

May 04, 20181 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 412

Zone 4 #411: I Can't Talk About It!

The crew returns for a pre-Avengers: Infinity War discussion as the movie hits theaters. After a bunch of sidetracks into Rampage, Jumanji, Black Panther, etc., we discuss our thoughts on the film, what kind of opening numbers it will do, speculate for the future of the franchise and so forth! Plus, which one of us saw it before release and was under an NDA when we recorded? For the exclusive pre-show, check out our Patreon page! www.patreon.com/Zone4Podcast

Apr 27, 201855 minSeason 1Ep. 411

Airship 27 Podcast #38: Windy City Pulp & Paper 2018

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis set off on another podcasting adventure aboard the Airship 27! This time they discuss the Windy City Pulp & Paper Convention 2018, plus new releases, gags of the month, and much more! If you're a Zone 4 Patron you can access a RAW unedited version of the show with a nearly 10 minute post-show discussing a new top secret project Ron and Rob are working on! Zone4Podcast.com Patreon.com/Zone4Podcast

Apr 23, 201859 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Zone 4 #410: Discovering the Mysteries of the DCU

The crew returns with a brand new episode of your once again favorite weekly comic podcast... Zone 4! This week, Gordon fills us in on his Doctor Who panel from C2E2. In headlines, we discuss the hilarity that is the DC Beach Blanket Bad Guys one shot. And finally, in Topic time, we discuss some of the mysteries yet to be revealed folding out of DC Rebirth nearly two years ago! Plus, a "rare" heated discussion between two co-hosts during the show! If you're a Patron, you get access to exclusive ...

Apr 20, 20181 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 410

Zone 4 #409: DC's MARVELOUS New Age

The crew returns as they discuss what Kanye West, Ariana Grande and Fathom's Aspen Matthews have in common. Then, for Topic Time, they talk about whether or not DC is doing Marvel better than Marvel with the new slew of books in the New Age of Heroes. As of this posting, our website is down, but look for it to be back up and running soon! Zone4Podcast.com Patreon.com/Zone4Podcast

Apr 13, 201854 minSeason 1Ep. 409

Zone 4 #408: Marvel Breaks its Promise... Again!

The crew returns to a WEEKLY schedule as they celebrate their 9-Year Anniversary! Topic Time: The relevance of events in the modern comic reading atmosphere. Plus: Marvel's Infinity saga and more! Zone4Podcast.com Patreon.com/Zone4Podcast for unedited raw editions of the podcast with exclusive pre-shows!

Apr 06, 201848 minSeason 1Ep. 408

Zone 4 #407: Huey, Dewey & Loki

The crew returns for a brand new episode of your favorite comic podcast... ZONE 4! This episode, they discuss the latest DC/Hanna Barbera crossovers and come up with their own. Then they discuss the possibilities of Disney/Marvel crossovers. Zone4Podcast.com Become a Patron at Patreon.com/Zone4Podcast for unedited raw versions of the show including exclusive pre-shows!

Mar 31, 20181 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 407

Airship 27 Podcast #37: Windy City Pulp & Paper Convention

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis take to the air once more aboard the Airship 27! This time, they talk about the Pulp Factory Awards, the upcoming 18th annual Windy City Pulp & Paper Convention, share the Joke of the Month, and more! airship27.com zone4podcast.com

Mar 21, 20181 hrSeason 1Ep. 37

Zone 4 #406: They Call Me Captain Twinkles

The crew returns with a special Ask Me Anything episode of the show! Listeners asked the questions, the cast answers them and has fun in the process! Get the fully unedited raw version of the show with 20+ minute pre-show by becoming a Patron! Patreon.com/Zone4Podcast Zone4Podcast.com

Feb 24, 20182 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 406

Airship 27 Podcast #36: Quartermain and the Three Musketeers

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis bring you aboard the Airship 27 for another exciting adventure into the world of New Pulp! Discussed this episode: Pulp Factory Awards Allan Quartermain The Three Musketeers Secret Agent X Vol 6 Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detectives Vol 11 The Purple Scar Brother Bones: City of Lost Souls And much more! Zone4Podcast.com

Feb 16, 201858 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Zone 4 #405: 2017-2018: Mice, Metal & Milestones

(aka Countdown to Doomsfinity!) The crew returns with a brand new episode of Zone 4, the first of 2018! In this episode, they take a look back at highlights in the world of comics in 2017. Then they look forward and talk about some upcoming highlights in comics for 2018! Some of the topics discussed: 2017 Secret Empire Doomsday Clock Wild Storm Bendis Goes to DC Justice League Flops Disney Buys Fox 2018 The Wedding of Colossus and Kitty Dan Slott's Amazing Run Ends? Action Comics #1000 Earth-M (...

Jan 26, 20182 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 405

Airship 27 Podcast #35: A Moonman, a Lawman & a Detective

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis return aboard the Airship 27 for another adventurous episode of the podcast! In this episode, they discuss their holidays, books produced in 2017, what to look forward to in 2018, and much more! Titles discussed include: Captain Action, Secret Agent X, Lawman Bass Reeves, Moon Man, Cape Noir game, Faces of Fear, Moonstone, Sherlock Holmes, Brother Bones, Barry Baskerville, Captain Hazard, and The Three Musketeers. www.airship27.com www.zone4podcas...

Jan 16, 201858 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Zone 4 #404: New Avengers?

This episode we discuss the Disney/Fox buyout, the state of the comics industry and more before getting into our main topic. Topic Time: What Happens to the Marvel Cinematic Universe When All the Original Actors' Contracts Are Up? All this and more in this brand new episode of... ZONE 4! www.zone4podcast.com

Dec 15, 20171 hr 36 minSeason 1Ep. 404

Airship 27 Podcast #34: The Shrike

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis bring you aboard the Airship 27 for another pulp-tastic episode! The duo talk about their latest releases and much more! Featured: Secret Agent X #1 "The Man of a Thousand Faces" http://www.indyplanet.us/product/157620/ Mystery Men (& Women) Vol. 5, Introducing The Shrike! Doc Atlas So jump on board the Airship 27 for another monthly adventure into the world of New Pulp! www.zone4podcast.com...

Dec 08, 201755 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Airship 27 Podcast #33: The Silver Riders

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis return for another exciting adventure aboard the Airship 27! It's a shorter show this time around due to some technical difficulties, but that just means more show packed in a shorter time! They talk about their newest release The Silver Riders, Secret Agent X, Nightbreaker, and much more! So hop on board the Airship 27 with us! www.airship27.com www.zone4podcast.com...

Nov 14, 201733 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Zone 4 #403: That Was a Thing...

The crew returns for another exciting episode of Zone 4! So many tangents we couldn't even keep things straight! We talk headlines, random discussion, and for Topic time we discuss what classifies a comic as an independent. The sensitive might be offended... The Last Ember #1 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brantfowler/the-last-ember-1-teenager-by-day-fire-goddess-by-n Gordon's Links: http://chicagotardis.com/trion/activities-2/our-charity-auction/auction-donation-information/ ...

Nov 04, 20171 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 403

Airship 27 Podcast #32: Six-Gun Terrors

Join Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis on another journey through the airwaves aboard the Airship 27! This episode, they talk about Six Gun Terrors, Sherlock Holmes, Bob Hall, conventions, and so much more! Plus the latest and greatest from Airship 27, answering listener questions and enduring their issues with Skype! Get your ticket punched now to climb aboard the Airship 27!

Oct 13, 201753 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Zone 4 #402: Runaways, Redheads and Resurrections

The crew returns with a brand new episode of Zone 4! This episode we talk way too much about The Orville , cover some comic book headlines, navigate through some segues, and round it out with a short in-depth discussion of Runaways #1! There may or may not be a sidetrack on redheads in the Marvel Universe. Just sayin'. If you enjoy the episode leave a comment and let us know! We had fun with this one, hopefully you do too! www.zone4podcast.com www.comicfrontline.com www.lastemberpress.com...

Sep 29, 20171 hr 52 minSeason 1Ep. 402

Airship 27 Podcast #31: Skinners

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis return for another fun-filled hour of New Pulp discussion! This episode, they talk about C.O. Jones #2: Skinners, the 5th Baskerville children's book, and a peek at Ron Fortier's Tales of the Macabre due for release near Halloween!

Sep 15, 20171 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Zone 4 #401: Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Sexy Bacon!

Welcome to the Zone! This episode, we discuss our intellectualness, sexy bacon, and Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots! Oh, and some comic stuff! In the news, we discuss Wizard Magazine's return, Titans casting, ABC & Marvel's TV plans, the Joker's status in the DCEU, Runaways and more! For Topic Time, we take a look at November DC & Marvel Solicits briefly, then discuss the Marvel Generations books that have come out as of this recording! If you're a Patron at the Bacon Brigade level ($1.00) you ...

Sep 01, 20172 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 401

Airship 27 Podcast #30: Pulpfest 2017 (Plus New Releases!)

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis bring to you another episode of the Airship 27 Podcast! This time they talk about Pulpfest 2017, new releases Tales from the Hanging Monkey, and Jim Anthony Super-Detective Vol. 5: Vs. Mastermind. They also talk about the Zone 4 Patreon, and a Comic Book Scripting class Ron is teaching at Front Range Community College in Fort Collins, CO! So strap in and hang tight for another ride on the Airship 27! Zone 4 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/zone4pod...

Aug 16, 20171 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 30

There Can Be Only One #5: End of the Beginning

From the Highlands of Zone 4 comes the next episode of THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE! Join Brant and Chris as they discuss the fifth and final issue of Highlander: The American Dream from IDW! Zone 4 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/zone4podcast There Can Be Only One (Podcast) Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH_DRa83aPNV9NN9bGU1yBi5Xkc7TaYSL http://www.zone4podcast.com http://www.idwpublishing.com Song sampled: Princes of the Universe Artist: Queen Year: 1986 Album: A Kind of Magic...

Aug 12, 201735 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Zone 4 #400: No Frank Miller Love

The crew celebrates the milestone 400th episode! (After legacy renumbering of course!) We talk Spider-Man Homecoming, share some funny Facebook Shout-Outs, and wrap things up with San Diego Comic-Con news! www.zone4podcast.com Our Patreon page will be up next week!

Jul 29, 20172 hr 48 minSeason 1Ep. 400

Airship 27 Podcast #29: Faces of Fear

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis return with an all-new exciting adventure aboard the Airship 27! This episode, the duo discuss Faces of Fear from Moonstone, The Ruby Files Volume 2, the Brother Bones movie, and much more! Find more on www.zone4podcast.com and www.airship27.com Faces of Fear http://moonstonebooks.com/shop/search.aspx?sfield=keywords&search=FACES+OF+FEAR The Ruby Files, Volume Two https://www.amazon.com/Ruby-Files-2-Alan-Porter-ebook/dp/B0738H1XZT/ref=sr_1_1?s...

Jul 13, 201756 min

Zone 4 #399: Brother Bones: The Undead Avenger!

Welcome back to the Zone! This time, the crew adds a member as we welcome Jay to the show! Then we welcome a special guest, Writer/Director/Co-Producer of the Brother Bones: The Undead Avenger movie Erik Franklin for a special feature interview! Learn all about the Brother Bones movie, the Kickstarter and more! After that, we have some fun with Erik in a lightning round of questions. For the second part of the show, Jay, Chris and Brant discuss Marvel Legacy and a few tangential topics before cl...

Jul 07, 20172 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 399

There Can Be Only One #4: Penultimate

From the Highlands of Zone 4, Chris and Brant return to discuss the fourth and penultimate issue of Highlander: The American Dream from IDW! What do Connor and Vazilek have in store for Locke, and what does Locke have in store for them?! Find more on www.zone4podcast.com and www.comicfrontline.com

Jun 19, 201727 min

Airship 27 Podcast #28: Brother Bones Kickstarter

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis return for another packed hour of the Airship 27 Podcast! This time they discuss: The Brother Bones Kickstarter Jezebel Johnson Sslits And more! Find even more at www.zone4podcast.com and www.youtube.com/comicfrontline

Jun 09, 201750 min

Airship 27 Podcast #27: Detectives, Pirates, Ghosts and More!

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis return with the 27th episode of Airship 27 Podcast! This month on the show, they talk about conventions, the Pulp Factory Awards, meeting new friends, the Brother Bones Free Comic Book Day offering, Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Vol. 9, Mystery Men (& Women) Vol. 4, and much more! Find more on www.zone4podcast.com and www.airship27.com ....

May 12, 20171 hr 3 min

Zone 4 #398: Secret Empire (8-Year Anniversary!)

The Zone 4 crew returns for a special 8-Year Anniversary episode! First, the guys shoot the breeze about Star Wars Day, Free Comic Book Day, their 8-Year Anniversary and more. Then Brant, Gordon and Ron discuss some media news and spotlight some comics they are reading. For Topic Time, Brant, Gordon and Chris talk about Secret Empire #0-1 and mainstream comics in general a little bit. Plus Facebook shout-outs, plugs and more! (Original Numbering: Episode #331) Don't forget to check out www.zone4...

May 06, 20172 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 398
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