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Chattin about Connor Hawke in DC Pride 22' May 25, 2022

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This week starts our first of a few DC Pride centric interviews! To kick it all off, we are joined by the absolutely charming and wonderful Ro Stein who Ted Brandt penned the DC Pride story "Think of Me". In this story, Connor foils the Music Meister's evil plan all while we read his letter coming out as asexual to his mother. Ro and Ted chat with Dan about the experience of bringing this to the page. We get the chance to chat about sandwiches, pride, and so much more! Check it out!

X-Men 92 and Archer & Armstrong Forever with Steve Foxe May 18, 2022

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We get into all things X-Men 92 House of XCII and Archer & Armstrong Forever with the incredible talented Steve Foxe! Steve returns for another episode of GateCrashers to talk about all of his new projects from Marvel and Valiant comics! Steve is an incredibly talented editor and writer of other projects such as Party & Prey, Spider-Ham, and many other titles. He is also the co-creator of horror magazine Razorblades.

We get into everything about X-Men 92 House of XCII #1 and Steve's approach to the most well known iterations of everyone's favorite mutants. We dive into his approach to a story like House of X/Powers of X set in a much different time period with more distilled versions of the characters. We talk about some of the things that go on in issue #2 with teasers of what you can look forward to! Dan also does ask about the greatest X-Men character of all time, Wolverine. He also asks about the other most extreme mutant Adam X the X-Treme.

Jake and Steve talk about Archer & Armstrong's newest series Archer & Armstrong Forever. We dive into who these characters are and their dynamics as partners. This new series is the perfect jumping on point for new readers, as Dan and Jake have both never read anything about the characters before. Steve teaches them about the story behind the characters.

Dan also starts the interview off with a question he has been saving until he got Foxe on the show again: What are his thoughts on the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Let us tell you what, Steve has a lot of thoughts on requels!

Make sure you're picking up these and all titles that Steve is working on! There is much more to come for one of the biggest talents in the comics world.

Doctor Strange May 11, 2022

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Did you see Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and say to yourself "I need a little more magic in my life" or even "I need to get a little more Strange"? Well if so, we've got you covered this week! Today's episode is all about Doctor Strange with our fellow GateCrasher and first time guest, Jordan!

For this episode, Dan opened up a portal all the way to New Zealand thanks to a mysterious magical tome/software called Zoom to consult with a Doctor Strange expert on the topic to see where is a good place to begin reading more about the character!

As someone who hates magic, even Dan found the spark in the comics we read but more so from hearing Jordan talk about his favorite character maybe in all of fiction. A lot of questions flew in this one about Doctor Strange's rogue gallery to pondering on what was going through the minds of the developers on Marvel VS Capcom when they threw in Shuma Gorath as a fighter. They really took us for a ride with that one... Fun fact about that multi-dimensional tentacle haver, they're a Conan the Barbarian character which we get into.

At the tail end of the episode, Dan and Jordan give their honest thoughts and feelings on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness with FULL SPOILERS. But we give a ton of warnings, honestly Dan may have given too many. It's a lot of warnings that the film will be spoiled if you listen to the very end. You're warned there and here. That Jordan and Dan of the GateCrashersverse warn you and the Dan of our Earth (me) are warning you as well!

For this episode we covered:

Doctor Strange: The Oath

Writer: Brian K. Vaughn Penciler: Marcos Martin Inker: Alvaro Lopez Colorist: Javier Rodriguez Letter: Willie Schubert

Doctor Strange Vol 2 Issue 46

Writer: Roger Stern Penciler: Marshall Rogers Inker: Terry Kevin Austin Colorist: Bob Sharen Letterer: Jim Novak

Travelin' the Road to Dark Crisis with Joshua Williamson May 06, 2022

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Listeners should be familiar with the Detective Comic Comics universe by now being that's what all this was born from. Well, listeners, we've covered one of these before and opened with a musical number but this time, we are here with someone who is penning a...

DARK CRISIS

Red skies, death, destruction, trying to make sense of the DC universe's multiverse and how at one point all of it happened in 5 years...

Today we are once again joined by the current architect of the DC Universe; the writer of Robin, Batman, Deathstroke Inc, and now… DARK CRISIS... New York Times best-selling author Joshua Williamson joins us again to talk about the DC Universe.

It's been some time since the last major Crisis in the DC Universe but the pieces have been laid out since the very first steps into the Infinite Frontier. Joshua's work on so many of the biggest DC Comics titles have been laying the groundwork for what has come for the Dark Crisis. There are pieces that Joshua says are obvious that we have all missed so far.

We discuss the importance of Legacy in the DC Universe with much of the younger generation of heroes stepping up to fill the shoes left behind by the murdered Justice League in the pages of Justice League #75. With DC shying away from legacy until recently, we discussed the importance of people like Nightwing and Flash rising to the occasion. We spend a fair amount of time discussing the true heart of the DC Universe, Dick Grayson and why everyone turns to him in the times of crisis.

My Dress-Up Darling May 04, 2022

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Created in 2018 by Shinichi Fukuda and adapted by CloverWorks, My Dress-Up Darling follows Wakana Gojo, a reserved first-year high schooler who dreams of becoming a craftsman of traditional Japanese ornamental dolls called hina dolls. One day, his popular, bubbly, and incredibly gorgeous classmate Marin Kitagawa recruits him to help her make her cosplaying dreams come true! Though he has no experience sewing clothing for real people—only dolls—he agrees to help Marin and the two embark on an adorably nerdy and endearing journey of friendship and potential first love.

Equal parts sweet and spicy, My Dress-Up Darling appeals to die-hard romance enthusiasts and cosplay lovers alike! From best boy Gojo to best girl Marin, My Dress-Up Darling manages to be both incredibly wholesome and deeply horny on main.

Using cosplay as a vehicle, Shinichi Fukuda puts a fresh new spin on classic themes and subverts archetypal tropes, handles both cosplaying and Gojo and Marin's budding romance with genuine care. Join Amanda and Scarlett as they squeal over the anime and manga so far and share their respective cosplaying experiences.

Find the manga, which is still ongoing, wherever books are sold and watch the finished anime on Crunchyroll!

Are you a cosplayer? Have you watched My Dress-Up Darling? Are you as obsessed with Gojo and Marin's romance as we are? Let us know!

Sex + Whiskey: The Art of Self-Love Apr 29, 2022

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Welcome back to the second episode of 'Sex + Whiskey: An Educational Series,' our new podcast special! Our hosts Nikki and RJ will sip on a dram of the good stuff, while discussing the more exciting stuff. They will take you on a journey, exploring whiskeys from around the world, while also educating you on the birds and the bees, especially correcting what school or your parents missed on. Their goal is to promote a safe and fun environment, that will leave you empowered and educated on your next bedroom adventure.

Our second episode covers the 'Art of Self-Love', which is a fancy way of saying masturbation. Nikki and RJ will cover the facts, the myths, and the best way to come to your own conclusion when it comes to being a sexually health adult. Some people feel ashamed of exploring their bodies, and even more people feel ashamed talking about it, when statistically speaking, EVERYONE does it! They are here to remove the shame and stigma, and even give some tips and tricks to make your body shoot off its own fireworks. So, grab a drink and keep one hand free as they lead you down a path of self-discovery.

For a quick recap on the premise of the show...

Nikki and RJ came together and asked the important question: "Why is there still a shameful and negative outlook on sex education?" Well, the answer is multi-faceted, but the way to correct it is not. They will use their educational backgrounds to cover a variety of topics, relaying their own personal anecdotes and proven science, as a form of Sex RE-Education for those who need it most. There will be moments that will have some listeners blushing or perhaps ensuring that no one else is in ear-shot, but the advice provided is essential for a safe and fun sex life.

They also wondered, "What pairs well with pillow-talk?" and the answer is undoubtedly Whiskey! As self-proclaimed connoisseurs of the brown stuff, they will introduce 3 whiskeys of their own choosing and hold a tasting. The bottles will change every episode with our hosts providing all the insight you need for your next addition to the liquor cabinet.

Cheers!

The Ghost That Ate Us Interview Apr 27, 2022

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The Ghost That Ate Us questions if you remember the brutal crime of on small town...

Maybe you read about it on Twitter. Maybe a friend sent you a news clip. Maybe you saw it on an episode of Spectral Journeys that night you were flipping through channels, unable to sleep.

Maybe after reading the true story, you won't ever sleep again.

On June 1, 2017, six people were killed at a Burger City franchise off I-80 near Jonny, Iowa. It was the bizarre and gruesome conclusion to nine months of alleged paranormal activity at the fast-food joint—events popularly known as "the Burger City Poltergeist."

The story inspired Facebook memes, Twitter hashtags, Buzzfeed listicles, Saturday Night Live sketches, and more. But the case was never much more than a punchline…until bestselling writer Daniel Kraus (The Shape of Water, The Living Dead) decided to head to Iowa to dig up what really happened.

Presented here is the definitive story of "the most exhaustively documented haunting in history," including—for the first time ever—interviews with every living survivor of the tragedy.

The employees of Burger City were a family. They loved one another. At least, at the beginning.

But love can make you do unspeakable things.

Turns out that The Ghost That Ate Us is a fictional story written by Daniel Kraus, it just took Dan some time to catch up on that in this interview. Dan and Dan get into the details about building a fast food franchise from scratch. Daniel talks about things that have been inspiring him.

The book is out on July 12th from Raw Dog Screaming Press. Pre-order the book here to learn all about the poltergeist that changed one small town forever.

You can find Daniel on his website here.

The cover design of The Ghost That Ate Us was done by Tim Daniel of Second Rocket Comics. (Tim also designed our logo as well!)

Steve Orlando and Nyla Rose Interview Apr 20, 2022

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It's no secret that Dan has gotten in deep with wrestling but for the first time ever we are joined by an AEW superstar in this week's episode with our Steve Orlando and Nyla Rose interview about their upcoming one-shot from Marvel Comics GIANT-SIZED X-MEN: THUNDERBIRD 1.

Nyla Rose teams up with comics star Steve Orlando and First Nations artist David Cutler to grapple with the ramifications of Thunderbird's recent resurrection on Krakoa. The world John Proudstar has returned to is completely different from the one he once knew. Looking to find refuge in the familiar, Thunderbird seeks out someone from his past at an Apache reservation…and uncovers a horrifying threat to the Indigenous mutant community. Will Thunderbird be able to save his people? Or will his justified rage lead him astray?

Steve and Nyla chat about who John Proudstar is after all this time being... well not alive. We dive into the character's costume redesign with artist Dave Cutler. Nyla discusses what is was like being able to bring authentic voices to the characters when typically John has not had a native person writing or designing his character. Both writers talk about how they approached how death has changed John who was a pretty stubborn and brash person. Both Steve and Nyla school Dan on wrestling stories and history. This is one Steve Orlando and Nyla Rose interviews you don't want to miss.

Do you know who the Undertaker's manager was? You're going to learn today!

Noted Dakenologist Dan McMahon who has a PhD in Daken studies gets to chat with Steve about his approach to the character. Orlando drops some pretty big hints to the future of the character and what he has in store with him.

Nyla also chats about some of the inspirations for her in ring personality, her wrestling rituals, and we talk about what Marvel characters are wrestling fans.

All of that and more in this interview! You can find Steve on Twitter here and Nyla Rose on twitter here!

You can check out all of GateCrashers wrestling coverage for RingCrashers here!

Spy X Family Apr 13, 2022

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On this episode Dan and Jake talk about spies, specifically Spy X Family! But which spy?

James Bond? No, we did that already!

Austin Powers? No, much to Dan's disappointment.

Loid Forger aka Twilight? YES! Join the brothers as they follow a different family, the Forgers, as they action and antics play-out in Spy X Family!

In this manga turned anime series, a spy on a quest for peace must undergo his most difficult mission yet… starting a family!?! He's got a week to start a family from scratch or face complete failure. When he finally does assemble his nuclear family...things aren't as they seem.

Dad is a spy, Mom is an assassin known as Princess Thorn, and the daughter, Anya, is a telepath! Can the spy Twilight maintain peace between enemy nations and peace at home? Can the Thorn Princess keep everyone in the dark about her killer career? Will young Anya get good grades at school or the silenced pistol she has her eyes set on?

Find out by listening to GateCrashers as we cover the first volume of Spy X Family, which contains chapters one through five. The entire series is available on the Shonen Jump app which is a huge value for the low price every month. If you want to pick it up physically, make sure to check your local bookstore or call Third Eye Comics who can get you set up with the series.

Dan gives his review of the first episode now available on Crunchyroll!

This is our second recent episode with a manga/anime combo that Dan loved, really becoming a big manga guy. It's just a preview of what's to come later this summer when we have our second annual Anime August. This year is going to be bigger and better with four episodes dedicated to different anime and manga series that we think you are going to love. BELIEVE IT!

West of Sundown Rootin' Tootin' Interview Apr 06, 2022

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Enter the world of West of Sundown with Nikki and Dan as they sit down with the co-writers, Tim Seeley and Aaron Campbell, and artist Jim Terry, the creative team behind the new series from Vault Comics. They explore the creative process behind the blending of horror and western genres in the series. West of Sundown promises a fresh take on monster mythology, with interesting character choices and arcs, while reconceptualizing the monster world in the context of a horror western.

We talk to the crew about their love of a cultural crossroads in New Mexico and small historical details included throughout the first issue, plus hints at what is to come. We talk about how much a of a dungeon master that Aaron Campbell truly is and how Tim has to reel him in. Jim Terry is very bougie in his sandwich choices. Tim reveals which of his own characters he would fist fight and so much more on this episode! Special shout out to Nikki on knocking her first interview out of the park!

Check out Nikki's West of Sundown issue 1 review here.

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