Danny, Paul, and Nick talk non-fiction comics, emphasizes the importance of letterers, and touch on The Rocketeer’s core character aspect: getting cucked.

Mike, Kait and guest CK Carpenter catch up and bring some of their Kickstarter books from their giant “To Read Piles” to discuss. Then dive a little deeper into the KS platform and talk about more comics they may never get a chance to read!

Mike, Paul, and Kait get together to discuss works like Ryan North’s Fantastic Four run and 2000AD’s massive upcoming anniversary issue. We also hear about Mike’s trip to the Jersey Shore and Paul’s new apartment.

Zach helms the episode this week with René and Paul on the panel to discuss comics about the felling of giants--physical or metaphorical.

Paul, Brian, and Nick gaze into the cosmic horror that is... comic books.

Apparently it’s “BACK TO SCHOOL” time? I figured this out, not because I have kids, or because I actively engage with my community, but beca

On this Goodreads Theme episode, Kara and Nick go back home again to talk about comics set near their home towns. From the X-Mansion in Westchester, NY to a gritty supernatural mystery in Detroit, they explore how these comics explore the cultural, and even culinary, aspects of the locations.

Mike, Zach, and Kait are joined by guest Adam Tierney to talk about the comics they’ve read, Adam's history in with comics, and his most recent comic OGN, 13 Demons Dead.

Mike and Brian host Matt Burbridge to talk comics, Matt's successful attempts at creating his own local comics community, and Matt's latest Kickstarter: Futility!

*cracks the door open, puts wallet on nightstand, throws suitcase against the wall, which I will refuse to unpack for the next couple weeks*

In this week’s episode, Danny, Paul, and Paloma gather together for our Goodreads Theme of the month: black and white comics. Prepare to hear what it’s like to have the World Cup in your backyard,…

Guys, I’m worried. I mean, beyond the usual ineffable fear and dread that always manage to ride shotgun with my anxiety. See, with the podca

Mike, Nick, and Brian each discuss a comic from the 2026 Eisner nominees for the IRCB Reading Challenge, Nick’s Apple TV+ subscription, and what influence the Eisners has on their reading habits.

Mike and Danny are joined by Zack Kaplan to talk comics they've been reading, Zack's bravery(?), color use in comics, Mike's obsession with conspiracy comics, and more (including some of Zack's upcoming comics!)

Mike and Nick welcome author Julio Anta to the show to talk about his upcoming series Beast of Borikén as well as what they’ve been reading lately. Topics discussed include the chupacabra, kaiju promotional material, Blink 182, and much, much more.

Mike and Paul are joined by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill to talk comics--old manga, Judge Dredd, and web comic cool guy Alex Krokus--but more importantly Henry and Rachel's latest comic, Death To Pachuco from Image Comics!

This year, Fantagraphics celebrates 50 years of publishing and Mike, Kara, and Brian dig comics from the publisher as part of May's Reading Challenge Theme of the Month!

Mike, Kait, and Zach discuss comics they’ve read recently. The books include over-the-top ‘80s absurdity (Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre), a video game adaptation (Zelda Twilight Princess), and the worst guy you know (End of Life).

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Mike and Brian are joined by long time friend of the show, Gabe Cheng, to talk about Gabe's latest Kickstarter - This Seems Normal #2! Gabe experiences Assorted Crisis Events, Mike brings up a comic you probably can't buy, and everyone loves Absolute Wonder Woman!

This week: Paul, Kara, and Paloma! Where else could you go to hear all about anthropomorphic dairy products, forgotten 90s Elseworlds Batman books, fairy-like hippopotamuses going on adventures, and Swamp Thing being present for the Crucifixion?

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Matt Rosenberg joins Mike and Danny to discuss Batwoman, Daredevil, The Smell of Starving Boys, and other comic books. They share some of their favorite artists and talk about the giant Abe Lincoln in Matt’s robot comic, If Destruction Be Our Lot.

Matt Rosenberg joins Mike and Danny to discuss Batwoman, Daredevil, The Smell of Starving Boys, and other comic books. They share some of their favorite artists and talk about the giant Abe Lincoln in...

Danny, Zach, and Paul are joined by Kyle Starks! They discuss Kyle’s comic Wrestle Heist, storytelling in real-world wrestling, and their favorite wrestling events.

Paul, Danny, and Kate discuss Superman, Batman, Star Wars, and a man-made spooky lake disaster.

Kait, Nick, and Danny ride the waves of emotions as they talk photographers in war torn countries, godlike superheroes, peppy pirate shonen manga, and a book about a space trucker by Post Malone! Plus so much more!

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Kara, Kate, and Brian discuss magical girls and "trash boys" in comic books, from classic characters to recent releases. They consider if horses are accessories and if the 90's are a trash boy.

Paul, Nick, and René discuss the IRCB Reading Challenge Theme of the Month, “OWN VOICES.” They discover interesting reads by stepping out of their usual reading habits and find cool comics at the local library.