The Podcast of Oa: A Green Lantern Podcast

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Episode 24 - Last Will and Testament Jun 27, 2012

Show notes

We continue to celebrate the first year anniversary of the Podcast of Oa with episode 24. Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey talk about Red Lanterns #10 and for the first time since the launch of the book both hosts are not filled with rage! Green Lantern #10 concludes the "Secret of the Indigo Tribe" arc in epic fashion. Myron and Bill share their opinions on Alan Scott's sexual preference and the recent news about the Justice League movie, plus we look back on one "Legacy: The Last Will and Testament of Hal Jordan" which helped pave the way for the return of the Green Lantern Corps.

The Podcast of Oa is the official podcast of the Blog of Oa and a proud member of the Comics Podcast Network. Share your comments and questions by calling the show’s voicemail line at 406-PODOFOA (406-763-6362) while Skype users can leave a voicemail on the show's account, blogofoa. Send your emails to greenlantern@stny.rr.com. You can also find the Blog and Podcast of Oa on Facebook and Google+.

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Show Links: Raging Bullets www.ragingbullets.com

Show Notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:06:25 Red Lanterns #10

00:17:49 Alan Scott and Earth 2 #2

00:36:27 Justice League Movie

01:13:00 Green Lantern #10

01:31:43 Legacy: The Last Will and Testament of Hal Jordan

01:52:22 Closing

1st Anniversary Special - A Conversation with Giancarlo Volpe Jun 25, 2012

Show notes

In this very special episode of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey celebrate the first year of the show by spending an hour with Giancarlo Volpe, Producer on the Green Lantern animated series aring on the Carttoon Network. In our exclusive conversation with Giancarlo we talk about some of the high points from the first season, some of the tough creative choices that the show's producers had to make, and a little bit about what we can expect from the second half of the first seaon.

There's some previously never before heard information from Giancarlo about the show including some of what was cut from the finale episode, "Homecoming" as well as confirmation on the appearance of a couple of characters and tease about the villain we'll see this fall when episodes resume. All this and some great talk about Razer, Aya, Carol Ferris' cleavage and Goggan fart humor highlight this very special episode!

The Podcast of Oa is the official podcast of the Blog of Oa and a proud member of the Comics Podcast Network.

Share your comments and questions by calling the show’s voicemail line at 406-PODOFOA (406-763-6362) while Skype users can leave a voicemail on the show's account, blogofoa. Send your emails to greenlantern@stny.rr.com. You can also find the Blog and Podcast of Oa on Facebook and Google+.

Show Notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:28 Giancarlo Volpe Conversation

01:13:09 Closing

Episode 23 - Homecoming Jun 02, 2012

Show notes

In this episode of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey discuss Green Lantern Corps #9 and Green Lantern: New Guardians #9 and how all the books are on a collision course this summer before everything comes to a head in August’s Green Lantern Annual. We also talk about the epic final two episodes of Green Lantern: The Animated Series and how well Warner Brothers Animation has captured the essence of the Green Lantern universe.

While this episode was recorded before the announcement about Alan Scott’s sexual preference we have a conversation about the notion of a homosexual Green Lantern, plus we reveal the winner to last episode’s “Nok Nok” joke contest and share comments from listeners and followers on our Facebook page.

Show Notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:10 Green Lantern Corps #9

00:15:42 Green Lantern: New Guardians #9

00:37:14 Animated Series Finale

01:00:22 Green Lantern News and feedback

01:22:40 Nok Nok Joke Contest Winner

01:24:21 Closing

Episode 22 - Nok Nok! May 19, 2012

Show notes

In this episode of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey discuss Red Lanterns #9 and how the events of this series might connect to the rest of the Green Lantern books. “The Secret of the Indigo Tribe” was revealed in Green Lantern #9 which prompts our newest contest. Post your own Green Lantern themed “Nok Nok” joke on our Facebook group before the end of May and you could win a digital copy of Green Lantern #9.

Plus we talk about the latest episodes of Green Lantern: The Animated Series, “Regime Change” and “Flight Club” and Myron makes a prediction about what he thinks might be one of the major changes promised in the August solicitations for the Green Lantern books.

Show Notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:32 Red Lanterns #9

00:15:34 Green Lantern #9

00:38:21 Nok Nok Joke Contest

00:40:09 Green Lantern News

00:49:29 Green Lantern Animated “Regime Change” and “Flight Club”

01:10:45 Voicemails

01:20:45 Closing

Episode 21 - Free Comic Book Day 2012 May 05, 2012

Show notes

In this episode of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey talk about DC's Free Comic Book Day offering and what it might mean for Green Lantern. Issue 8 of both Green Lantern Corps and Green Lantern: New Guardians continue to impress with the first chapter in the "Alpha War" begins and the New Guardians go their separate ways.

Plus we talk about the "Fear Itself" and "...In Love and War" episodes of Green Lantern: The Animated Series and how the show continues to mine the rich history of the Green Lantern universe with the most recent episodes playing up other parts of the emotional spectrum.

Show Notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:45 DC's Free Comic Book Day offering

00:13:01 Green Lantern Corps #8

00:26:02 Green Lantern: New Guardians #8

00:39:05 Green Lantern Animated “Fear Itself”

00:49:28 Green Lantern Animated “...In Love and War”

01:05:50 Closing

Episode 20 - The Secret of the Indigo Tribe Apr 20, 2012

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In this episode of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey talk about Red Lanterns #8 and Green Lantern #8 and what the connection between the Indigo Tribe and Abin Sur might be. Myron shares Green Lantern news and they have a lengthy conversation about the latest episodes of Green Lantern: The Animated Series. All that and listener feedback round out our twentieth episode.

Show Links: Raging Bullets www.ragingbullets.com

Show Notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:51 Red Lanterns #8

00:21:12 News

00:31:10 Green Lantern #8

00:48:26 Green Lantern Animated “Lost Planet” and “Reckoning”

01:19:43 Listener Feedback

01:29:00 Closing

Episode 19 - DC Relaunch: Six Months Later Apr 05, 2012

Show notes

In this episode of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey return to the Heroes Your Mom Threw Out comic shop to talk with owner Jared Aiosa about the DC comics relaunch six months later. We discuss the latest episodes of the new Green Lantern animated series, “Into the Abyss” and “Heir Apparent”.

The seventh issue of Green Lantern Corps is covered and we talk about how this issue puts John Stewart face to face with the ramifications on his decision during the Keeper War. Myron and Bill also discuss the seventh issue of Green Lantern: New Guardians and how Invictus might figure into the bigger picture of the history of the Corps. All this and some Green Lantern news including comments made by DC about Green Lantern at the Emerald City Comicon.

Show Links: Heroes Your Mom Threw Out Comics www.momthrewout.com

Show Notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:56 Green Lantern Corps #7

00:20:04 Green Lantern: New Guardians #7

00:36:38 DC New 52 – 6 months later

01:13:21 Green Lantern Animated “Into the Abyss” and “Heir Apparent”

01:39:53 News

01:50:12 Closing

Episode 18 - Razer's Edge Mar 23, 2012

Show notes

In this episode of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey talk about the latest episode of the new Green Lantern animated series, “Razer’s Edge”. Things pickup with the seventh issue of Red Lanterns with Bleez leading the team while Atrocitus confronts some of the demons from his past and Rankorr makes his entrance on Ysmault.

We also discuss the start to the “Secret of the Indigo Tribe” story in the pages of Green Lantern #7 and share some Green Lantern news, plus we get an audio response to our last Kilowog Challenge.

Show Notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:45 Red Lanterns #7

00:23:54 Green Lantern #7

00:53:35 News

01:04:23 Green Lantern Animated “Razer’s Edge”

01:18:39 Kilowog Challenge

01:32:08 Closing

Episode 17 - Justice League: Doom Mar 09, 2012

Show notes

In this episode of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey talk about the recently released DC Animated Film "Justice League: Doom". The finale to the Keeper War saga in Green Lantern Corps #6 stirs conversation about the shifting roles of the Corps and the underlying narrative behind the history of the Keepers and their relationship with the Guardians of the Universe. Meanwhile the rise of Invictus in Green Lantern: New Guardians #6 sparks talk about the nature of the emotional spectrum.

And last but certainly not least we have a very special guest on hand for a new Green Lantern spotlight - and Bill and Myron may never be the same again!

Show Notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:48 Green Lantern Corps #6

00:25:25 Green Lantern Spotlight

00:33:11 Green Lantern: New Guardians #6

00:49:46 Justice League: Doom

01:09:54 Closing

Episode 16 - Red and Green Lanterns #6 Feb 17, 2012

Show notes

The sixth issues of Red Lanterns and Green Lantern are the subject of the sixteenth episode of the Podcast of Oa. Hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey talk about the latest member of the Red Lantern Corps, Rankorr, and what lies ahead for Atrocitus and company. Meanwhile there's plenty to talk about with the events of Green Lantern #6 and the vision that Sinestro has of the future and the upcoming arc "The Secret of the Indigo Tribe".

Are YOU ready to take the new Kilowog Challenge!? Plus we talk about the behind the scenes effort that brought last episode's Salaak interview to life and whether or not the podcast will include discussion about the Green Lantern animated series.

The Podcast of Oa is the official podcast of the Blog of Oa and a proud member of the Comics Podcast Network. Share your comments and questions by calling the show’s voicemail line at 406-PODOFOA (406-763-6362) and Skype users can leave a voicemail on the show's account, blogofoa. Send your emails to greenlantern@stny.rr.com. You can also find the Blog and Podcast of Oa on Facebook and Google+.

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Show Notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:14 Red Lanterns #6

00:23:01 Green Lantern #6

00:49:25 Listener feedback

01:12:21 Kilowog Challenge

01:16:26 Outro