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The iFanboy.com Comic Book Podcast is a weekly talk show all about the best new current comic book releases. Lifelong friends, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan talk about what they loved and (sometimes) hated in the current weekly books, from publishers like Marvel, DC, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, BOOM! Studios, IDW, Aftershock, Valiant, and more. The aim is to have a fun time, some laughs, but to also really understand what makes comic books work and what doesn’t, and trying to understand the craft of this great, often under appreciated art form. Sometimes they agree, and sometimes… they don’t. With decades of experience talking about comics, interacting with comic book professionals, this is all about the love of an art form. If the names Brian Michael Bendis, Amanda Conner, Geoff Johns, Gene Luen Yang, Donny Cates, Jason Aaron, Kelly Thompson, David Marquez, Kelly Sue de Connick, Kieron Gillen, Charles Soule, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Scott Snyder, Tom King, Mitch Gerads, Esad Ribic, Rick Remender, Nick Spencer, John Ridley, Skottie Young, Chip Zdarsky, Jöelle Jones, David F. Walker, Grant Morrison, and Darwyn Cooke get you excited, then this is the place for you. This podcast is so good, you don’t even need to read comic books or graphic novels to enjoy it, but it’s a lot better if you do.

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Latest Episodes:

2021 All Media Year End Roundup Dec 19, 2021

Show notes

It’s the sixteenth annual iFanboy All Media Year End Roundup! Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and special guest Ron Richards discuss some of what they enjoyed in media in this, the weird year that was 2021. Movies, television, music, books, and comics — it’s all here!

(Disclaimer: Ron Richard’s opinions are his own and do not represent Marvel Entertainment or the Walt Disney Corporation.)

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Running Time: 02:28:20

Movies:

00:02:32 – Licorice Pizza

00:05:52 – The French Dispatch

00:08:13 – Stillwater

00:10:27 – Dune

00:13:43 – No Time to Die

00:15:27 – Together Together

00:17:52 – The Sparks Brothers

00:21:20 – Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself

00:23:06 – The Mitchells vs. The Machines

00:24:40 – Annette

00:26:48 – tick, tick… BOOM!

00:29:33 – The Harder They Fall

00:32:22 – Zola

00:35:55 – The Fast Saga

00:39:07 – The current state of the movies

Television:

00:40:26 – Only Murders in the Building

00:42:47 – Ted Lasso

00:43:39 – Swagger

00:46:25 – Scenes from a Marriage

00:47:52 – Billons

00:49:17 – Mare of Easttown

00:50:46 – Gossip Girl

00:54:27 – Lupin

00:56:15 – Foundation

00:58:27 – The Expanse

01:02:02 – DC’s Legends of Tomorrow

01:04:11 – Dopesick

01:10:18 – The Beatles: Get Back

01:17:20 – Yellowstone

01:18:42 – Succession

Books:

01:28:13 – “Termination Shock: A Novel” by Neal Stephenson

01:32:04 – “Project Hail Mary: A Novel” by Andy Weir

01:34:11 – “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: A Novel” by Quentin Tarantino

01:36:14 – “The Mirage Factory: Illusion, Imagination, and the Invention of Los Angeles” by Gary Krist

01:37:55 – “A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear: The Utopian Plot to Liberate an American Town (And Some Bears)” by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling

01:40:32 – “The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood” by Sam Wasson

01:41:52 – “The Poet and the Murderer: A True Story of Verse, Violence and the Art of Forgery” by Simon Worrall

01:43:01 – “Truman” by David McCullough

01:45:49 – “Made Men: The Story of Goodfellas” by Glenn Kenny

01:47:29 – “The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel” by Richard Osman

01:48:50 – “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” by Junot Díaz

01:51:17 – “The Spy Who Came in From the Cold” by John le Carré

Music:

01:52:48 – “Distant Populations” – Quicksand

01:54:50 – “El Camino 10th Anniversary” – The Black Keys

01:56:14 – “Drives Out East” – Koyo

01:57:20 – Lukas Nelson and The Promise of the Real at the El Rey in Los Angeles

01:58:59 – The “Distortion” Sets – Bob Mould

02:02:27 – My Bloody Valentine Reissues

02:06:22 – “Hit the Breaks” – PLOSIVS

02:07:10 – “Glow On” – Turnstile

Comics:

02:08:30 – The mini-series is back!

02:09:15 – Nightwing

02:10:22 – Fantastic Four

02:11:11 – Beta Ray Bill

02:11:56 – King in Black: Thunderbolts

02:13:28 – Rorschach

02:14:31 – Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

02:15:32 – Haha

02:16:56 – Karmen

02:18:02 – Maestro: War and Pax

02:19:17 – Kang The Conquerer

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Music:

“It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”

Slowey and The Boats

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Talksplode #99 - Will Dennis Dec 16, 2021

Show notes

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.

Just in time to fulfill his yearly Talksplode obligation, Josh has a great conversation with longtime editor, Will Dennis. Will was working at Vertigo Comics in the late 90s and early 2000s, which was one of the most fertile times for the publisher, when they introduced many of the creators who would become the superstars of comics today. Will talks about his work as an editor and how he approaches it as a job and a career. It's a side of comics production we still don't talk about enough, it's an entertaining and enlightening talk.

Total Running Time: 01:11:20

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Music:

“Everyone Needs an Editor"

Mates of State

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Pick of the Week #810 – Batman #118 Dec 12, 2021

Show notes

It's the jam-packed final Pick of the Week show of the year! Comics are discussed! A robot's need to eat is debated! Memory lane is heavily trod! It's all here and it's all happening!

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Running Time: 01:05:04

Pick of the Week:

00:02:01 - Batman #118

Comics:

00:11:39 - Fantastic Four: Life Story #5

00:15:47 - Devil's Reign #1

00:20:28 - Superman: Son of Kal-El Annual #1

00:26:10 - Made in Korea #6

00:29:06 - Crossover #10

00:29:50 - Amazing Fantasy #5

00:31:42 - The Good Asian #7

Year End Statistics:

00:34:46 - Picks of the Week: By The Numbers!

Patron Pick:

00:38:01 - One-Star Squadron #1

Patron Thanks:

00:46:29 - Cody

00:47:41 - Charles Phillips

Listener Mail:

00:49:13 - Mike from Buffalo, NY asks about the iFanboy Handbook.

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Music:

"A Willie Nice Christmas [feat. Willie Nelson]"

Kacey Musgraves

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Booksplode #46 - The Death of Captain Marvel Dec 09, 2021

Show notes

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another Booksplode!

This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick take a look at...

The Death of Captain Marvel: Gallery Edition by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Jim Starlin, Doug Moench, Steve Englehart, Gene Colan, Pat Broderick, Frank Giacoia, Paul Reinman, Vince Colletta, Jack Abel, Bruce Patterson, Stan Goldberg, Ben Sean, Steve Oliff, Carl Gafford, Glynis Wein, Artie Simek, Sam Rosen, Tom Orzechowski, Elaine Heinl, Diana Albers, & Jim Novak!

What's a Booksplode? It's a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don't have time to do on the regular show.

Running Time: 00:35:34

Music:

"The End of Everything"

Chris Isaak

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Pick of the Week #809 - Fantastic Four #38 Dec 05, 2021

Show notes

The Gentlemen from iFanboy would like to put forth a motion to dismiss all comic book renumberings. This week's books have triumphs and failures, and at least one spectacular page. Also, what is sexy? Well, we'll tell you, while we go long on every single part of the show.

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Running Time: 01:18:45

Pick of the Week:

00:01:44 - Fantastic Four #38

Comics:

00:12:48 - The Human Target #2

00:16:32 - Daredevil #36

00:26:37 - The Me You Love in the Dark #5

00:33:52 - Serial #8

00:36:02 - Nightwing 2021 Annual

00:39:07 - King of Spies #1

00:42:05 - The Avengers #750 (#50)

Patron Pick:

00:38:31 - Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons, Book One

Patron Thanks:

01:00:30 - Old Man Tony

01:02:42 - Jake

Listener Mail:

01:04:29 - Dave's thinking about Wonder Man and his absence in the MCU.

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Music:

"Winter Wonderland"

Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra

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Booksplode #45 - Avengers Forever Dec 02, 2021

Show notes

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another Booksplode!

This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick take a look at...

Avengers Forever by Kurt Busiek, Roger Stern, Carlos Pacheco, Jesús Merino, Steve Oliff, Richard Starkings, & Albert Deschesne!

What's a Booksplode? It's a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don't have time to do on the regular show.

Running Time: 00:36:40

Music:

"A Hazy Shade of Winter"

Simon & Garfunkel

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Special Edition - Eternals Nov 24, 2021

Show notes

Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan are summoned to discuss Marvel Studios' second attempt in 2021 at launching a new franchise -- Eternals! Plus, just what the hell does the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe looks like and what phase are we in exactly and where do we all go from here?

Running Time: 00:33:10

Music:

"Broken Wings"

Mr. Mister

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Special Edition - Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings Nov 23, 2021

Show notes

They had to wait for its Disney+ release and now it is finally time for Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and Paul Montgomery to gather to discuss Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings!

Running Time: 00:31:51

Music:

"Hotel California"

The Eagles

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Pick of the Week #807 – Kang the Conqueror #4 Nov 21, 2021

Show notes

It's another strong week, but one conquers all, as it must be. The French are an apparent theme, as well as the exploitation of your billionaire relatives. Also, Josh said Prohibition ended in 1932, but it was 1933, and we are all deeply shamed. And make sure you check out Tough Jews, if it sounds good to you.

Running Time: 01:09:45

Pick of the Week:

00:02:15 - Kang the Conqueror #4

Comics:

00:13:22 - Dark Ages #3

00:18:43 - Not All Robots #4

00:22:33 - The Amazing Spider-Man #78.BEY

00:27:08 - Blue and Gold #4

00:29:23 - Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #5

00:33:15 - Robins #1

00:35:26 - Nightwing #86

Patron Pick:

00:38:23 - We Only Kill Each Other #1

Patron Thanks:

00:50:04 - Bishop Dequaine

00:51:02 - Darren Jackson

Listener Mail:

00:53:47 - Paul from Vancouver is thinking about the extended universes of the Big 2, and how it's being tied in with continuity, and what all that means.

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Music:

"Search and Destory" (Iggy Pop Mix)

The Stooges

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Mediasplode #20 - Holiday Media Traditions & Year End Mailbag! Nov 18, 2021

Show notes

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!

Running Time: 00:49:36

This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss...

What We've Been Enjoying:

00:02:03 - Conor finished Supergirl and has been watching DC's Legends of Tomorrow.

00:06:17 - Ron as been listening to Mike and Tom Eat Snacks, and watching The Sparks Brothers and Succession.

00:11:25 - Josh has been watching Dear Rider and Dopesick.

Discussion:

00:15:40 - The guys discuss their holiday media traditions from childhood to adulthood.

Listener Mail:

00:27:35 - Joel L. from Prosser, WA wants to know if Night of the Living Dead counts as a disaster movie.

00:30:00 - Jay B. wants to know if Ghostbusters counts as a disaster movie.

00:30:36 - David B. from Minneapolis, MN wants to know if David Lynch is a GDAT.

00:33:15 - Ryan S. is finding himself watching more films that were made before he was born and asks the guys their favorite decade or era of film and an overlooked classic from that time.

SPOILERS ABOVE!

What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.

Music:

"High Times"

Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real

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